I was just re-reading as well -

"She worked hard to get that contract with the company and she does not want to give it up that easy or lose it."

That's how your friend should feel about that baby. Please advise your friend not to make a hasty decision because this was a surprise and is proving a bit challenging. When I got pregnant with my first, I had a crap job with no maternity leave and my husband had no job. But it worked out for us and it will for your friend.