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It sounds like you don't have an option but to work. Maybe you can get the employees to do a little more of the physical stuff, so you can get a break. Perhaps after you deliver, you can then look for another job. I don't think anyone but you and your husband can make the decision about what's best for you. You need to sit down, write out your options and then think about it to make the right decision for you.

I gave birth in February and am facing child care issues, though to be honest, I really don't want anybody else but me or my husband watching my baby. I have much older children from my first marriage, and despite offers from my youngest daughter, who's 19, to watch the baby, I don't wish to feel as though we're asking her to put her life on hold for us. It wouldn't be fair, especially given that she's been offered a couple of jobs (which she'd been trying very hard to find since she graduated from high school). Anyway, my husband tells me not to worry about our impending change in circumstances, but the reality is that unless something ultra bizarre happens, and he lands another job where we can switch shifts watching the baby ourselves, it appears I'll be changing careers in the very near future, so as to be able to watch the baby while earning money. I'm trying to keep from stressing about it (I'm a Grade A worrier), and am trying to be very philosophical about it...you know the saying, "Everything happens for a reason". I previously had a (payrolled) job doing data entry work from home, and have contacted that employer. God willing, I'll hear from him before my extended maternity leave is up so that I have a continued source of income. In the meantime, though, I've just started floral delivery (baby can join mom) for a couple of hours, 2-3 days a week. There's also school bus driving, which I've applied for as well, which allows you to bring along your children. I've had a couple of interviews, and am supposed to contact one company, in particular, that also allows for you to bring the bus home with you (something else to consider with gas prices being outrageous). Perhaps you might want to check into something similar? Maybe you could start up a different job now that you could continue after baby's birth (and you've had a chance to recover)? While it may sound harsh, perhaps if it appears that your husband's truck stands a chance of being repossessed, he might wake up and take on the extra work necessary to keep financially afloat. Right now, he may not fully "get it", especially if he isn't the person who primarily pays the bills. Perhaps he should assume more of that responsibility so it takes the burden off your shoulders. You need a break.

Check out sohojobs.org. This site really seems to be promising if you want to work from home. It also seems to prove itself to be legit. I wish the best for you. I'm 9 weeks and already thinking about the same issues. I CANNOT afford to stay home with no pay. But I can't imagine leaving my precious first child with ANYONE other than my mother who lives 1200 miles away. So my only choice is to quit work (I manage a retail store), and opt to work from home. I may have to take a pay cut, but as long as I can pay the bills and have a little extra. I'm unmarried, but with a very reliable and loving man. STILL though, I need to make sure that I can make it no matter what. I don't blame you for not wanting a chain smoker handling your new child with smoke smelling hands and clothes. No way. God bless!

I know no ones been to this thread in about 3 weeks, but thought i'd post anyway! Me and my partner both work, but i only get 6 weeks maternity leave at 90% od my pay and 20 weeks at half my normal wage! Were really worried how were going to afford all this too, and i'm being kinda selfish, i'm so unhappy where i work, and don't want to come back, plus child care would cost around £300 a month! So i may as well stay at home. But what i'm going to do, is get some cleaning jobs, it will help out with the bills etc. Theres so much you can do at home! It just depends on you and your husbands finances! My dp earns ok money, so can pay the bills, but spending money would come from me! It sounds to me though like your working way too hard! Get him to take some of the pressure off you!