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What would you be willing to sacrifice, in order to provide to provide for your baby?

I guess I'm just looking for a little support here, and personal stories or experiences... I'm a SAHM. We are just getting by on my fiance's income, but once his health insurance starts coming out of his check, we will need another income. We share a car, so if I were to go back to work, I would have to take baby to daycare on the bus very early in the morning, and somehow find a way to get my oldest to school. We have some brutal winters here, so it's not exactly an ideal situation. However, I do have an antique piece of jewelry that is worth a pretty penny. It's a family heirloom, passed down to me by my grandmother. Her and I were never close; in fact, she was an alcoholic and abusive to my mother, and I rather resent her for it. If I sell the jewelry, it will buy me a car, and enough money to put away so that I can stay home with my baby a bit longer. Ideally, I would like to stay home with him until he turns one year old. He still nurses frequently, and I can't stand the thought of putting him in a place with no boobies for six to eight hours a day. It pains me to have to sell such a valuable item, but my family is more important. I do worry that I might kick myself down the road, and regret my decision, but I don't know what else to do. Anything you have to say on the subject would be appreciated. If you have made a sacrifice for your family, please share.

Public Comments

1. I'd sell it. You said it yourself - Your family is worth more. Do you even wear the heirloom or is it tucked away somewhere? Nah, I'd sell it. Get yourself a car and take your time finding a good job. Just my opinion. :)
2. Hi, you seem to have answered your own question! also if you go back to work why do you and the baby have to get the bus? My partner would sooner walk to work so my children and i could use the car. If it was me i would sell the piece of jewelry, you can never get back those Precious moments with your child. Many people i know sent their children to childcare and have walked in to see their child walking for the first time thinking wow, when the truth is the child has been walking days before hand, but the staff cant tell the parent that as it can be too upsetting for the parent. You need to do whats best for you!! hope this helps