i have a 17 m/o daughter and one on the way. both my husband and i work full time and have great jobs. he works days and i work nights so we only need a sitter for about an hour each work day (4 days a week) just to cover the time that i am commuting to work and waiting for my husband to get off.
my babysitter recently told me she doesnt want to watch my daughter anymore because she thinks that since i work full time i am “neglecting my daughter”. this just sickens me. being a SAHM is something that not everyone can pull off. our bills (mortgage, all the normal things like cars, food, utilities, insurance, and the cost of a child and one on the way) require that we both work and both my husband and i take excellent care of our daugther… i see working as providing for my child, instead of leaving the burden just on my husband who would in turn have to work 2 jobs if i ever quit mine..
do any of you see a working mom as a ”neglectful mom”
mind you, this girl that refused to watch my daugther is a sahm that has never worked a day in her life and sits home all day and spends her husbands money buying clothes online.. doesnt know the value of a dollar and never will.. her husband brings in over 3k a month and she still collects food stamps and medicaid because she lied on the applications, saying they were both unemployed. i think this is more irresponsible than both parents working full time could EVER be.
for vertigo: my sleep is very limited.. i get home at 7 am and my daugther is up around 10, i just sleep in shifts, and thankfully she loves taking naps with me 
i get 3 days off each week so i catch up on the weekends not sure how, but i manage.
also, i appreciate all the kind answers. my daugther and i have a wonderful relationship, lots of quality time together, whether its a relaxing bath before i leave for work or having lunch together outside in the grass, she is very well rounded and i dont belive that my work schedule confuses/harms her at all. thank you all
LESLIE
