u/Affectionate_Two9473

I‘m currently 6 months pregnant and working as a locum. I have just been offered a 6 month contract which could become permanent. My employer is really happy with my work, it’s a great team, it’s also not easy to find a role in my profession this well paid & this close to home (spent a year searching/applying with no success). Is it crazy to consider returning to work 6 weeks post-partum? We have 2 school aged kids so it’s not all new to us, hubby is eligible for 4 months paid parental leave from his employer. It is very likely I can work 3 days a week (currently working 4) & hubby could potentially extend his leave by working the other 2 days. As far as breastfeeding work is very close to home (so he can bring bub in for feeds) & I know I’ll have to mix-feed due to other issues, so bub will be partially bottle fed from birth regardless. We’ve always wanted a more equal split in the parenting, I just don’t see much about dads being the primary carer for such a very young baby. usually dad takes the leave much later & I’m wondering if it’s realistic?