There is one story in the news today which I wholeheartedly agree with, that
working mums are happier than those at home. Being a working mother myself, I obviously jump on stories like this to quell my guilt at leaving The Bean day after day. There are two saving graces, a) I love my job, and b) The Bean doesn't seem to be distressed by my leaving in the mornings (apart from the occasional tantrum every three weeks) and she actively encourages me to leave the house by saying 'bye-bye' about twenty minutes before I have to go. Of course I believe working mums are happier, because there is never time to contemplate where you are in life, you're just far too busy! There's something about that Friday feeling that stay-at-home mums don't get. Mind you, they probably don't feel the dread of work on Sunday nights! My self-righteousness at being a working mum doesn't stop me from being jealous of my part time working, or stay-at-home mum friends though!
The second bit of news concerns
Caesarean babies and how evidence has shown that
babies born by elective Ceasarean are up to four times more likely to have breathing problems than those born naturally. Mmmm, I had an elective Caesarean because The Bean was breech and I had Pre-eclampsia. I'm sure the medical evidence is completely sound, but probably like most mums, I believe what I want to believe for the sake of my daughter. So, yes working mums are happier and it's a load of old rubbish that Caesarean babies are more likely to have breathing difficulties. Selective news believing: I think we're all guilty of it...
See today's new article on
the financial impact of having a baby, so you can be well prepared and also
financial help for parents to see what assistance you might be eligible for.