How soon did you go back to work after having your baby?

I went back after 8 weeks. I was ready though. I missed adult conversation and the mental stimulation. I was stuck in the house for 8 weeks because it was the middle of winter and a screaming baby can take its toll on you. I love more daughter more than anything in this world but I wanted to go back to work (I also really love my job!). I'm glad I had a great support system when I went back - my mom and sister watch the baby.

I worked from home until she was 20 months and only then did I get a part-time job (3 days a week) out of the house.

I went back after my daughter was 6 weeks old, then I turned around a month later and quit.

Went back to work after a year. Gave up a career abroad because I wanted to personally take care of my son. I had him when I was 35 yrs old.

I went back to work when my baby was 6 months old. It is very difficult but I found her a trustworthy nanny.

When my daughter was one. I started going back to work, then a month later I quit.

Im having the same problem!!!! My partners on shift work so bub wont b without one of us much! But im planning 3 months off wish it was longer but financially its hard on families now to have that bit longer off work! Only you know how long you cant survive without work!

i waited till she was 8 months but thats because she was my first... now that im about to have my second i am only going to be out of work for about 6-12 weeks

8 weeks and regretted it but had no choice

well i had a choice but that choice was to have no finacial future , so if i want to make a future for my daughter and get her everything she wanted and needed tehn ihad to work but i also stay home two days a week to be with her

i go back on my daughters first birthday.. :( I had no choice.. im going back part time and she only has to be with a sitter 5 hours a week,,