Things are getting tricky for this mom (OP), who finds herself at a crossroads, juggling the demands of breastfeeding and the pressures of returning to work.
She spilled the beans on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, saying her maternity leave is soon to end, so her husband's pushing her to get back to work. However, breastfeeding is wiping her out, and she can't sleep well, so she is not ready for work.
Even with all this going on, the husband won't let up on the work talk. The reason for all of this is that his mom needs money, and he wants to pay her $1200 to babysit at their house for 3–4 days a week. This puts pressure on their finances; therefore, they need more sources of income.
What should the new mom do? Scroll down to read the entire story and the opinions of the online community.
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So now the OP is asking...
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The OP's husband wants her to return to work. So, he has his mom stay overnight 3-4 days a week to babysit, which makes her uncomfortable
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While the OP gets tired of taking care of the baby, the husband ressures her to return to work despite her strong desire not to
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The OP isn't ready to go back to work
Source: Emotional_Fan_7011
The husband's plan isn't financially practical
Source: Reddit User
It's not fair for the husband to pressure the OP
Source: Reddit User
The MIL has a spending problem and the husband, FIL, and MIL came up with the idea for her to babysit
Source: Gloomy_Emphasis_740
The idea of her going back to work was pushed by the in-laws, especially the MIL
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Commenter sees the situation as nonsensical
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The OP believes the husband is committed to the idea pushed by his parents
Source: RealTalkFastWalk
The OP could humor her husband by going back to work on weekends to save money
Source: MacaroonHead5187
The husband's proposal is unreasonable
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Relying on a MIL who lives 2 hours away as a full-time babysitter is impractical
Source: teresajs
The OP should discuss and consider the partner's concerns about being the sole income earner
Source: Lorraine221
Paying someone else to care for the child with her entire paycheck doesn't make sense
Source: Looking-Glass4815
"His idea makes no sense"
Source: BirdLover007
What are your thoughts on the OP's situation? Do you agree that it doesn't make financial sense for her to return to work if her entire paycheck goes to her mother-in-law's babysitting? Have you faced a similar dilemma or have advice to share? Let's hear your opinions and experiences!