tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138888569160200241.post7092998773065144267..comments2023-10-26T05:31:25.974-06:00Comments on Let's Coddiwomple: Thoughts From a Soon To Be Working MomJamie Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06817336040892479674noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138888569160200241.post-34753260977066155802013-09-21T23:55:04.328-06:002013-09-21T23:55:04.328-06:00Thanks for sharing. I return back to work full tim...Thanks for sharing. I return back to work full time on Monday....my second baby boy will be three month old.....it's only harder the second time :-) kind of dreading it...ok completely dreading it. But like you said, we just do our best. Good luck to you. And don't tell your self you won't cry....just embrace the fact that you will the first day....or week.... :-)Leslee https://www.blogger.com/profile/09831259658447040010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138888569160200241.post-77271044107396781092013-09-20T15:27:55.403-06:002013-09-20T15:27:55.403-06:00I returned to work when my daughter was 3.5 months...I returned to work when my daughter was 3.5 months old. And it was tough. Being away from your baby, being pulled in many directions, being sleep deprived and trying to work AND breastfeed is not for the faint of heart. Still there are benefits from working beyond financial (although, as the primary breadwinner I couldn't afford to quit anyway). Those benefits involve the self-improvement and gratification that comes from work and getting relief from the housework. It seems selfish, but it's true. I also think that it's important for children to know that both parents contribute financially lest one parent become more highly valued. Working FT is the tough part for me, but working is not. If I had the option at work to work a more flexible schedule I would jump at it. Here's to dreaming... :-) Chaton T. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559666326419145702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-138888569160200241.post-20638482217211291142013-09-19T15:43:41.609-06:002013-09-19T15:43:41.609-06:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You are the only...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You are the only one who knows what is best for your family - and it certainly sounds like it. I'm a working mom - I now have teenagers but I have worked since they were 6 months old. We needed a little extra pay & frankly I needed a little time that was solely mine. I know I am a better mom because I work. But I get the guilt thing. Know your children will be phenomenal people. They will be loved by so many people around them. I love the confidence boost that gives my gang!! Thanks again for sharing. Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944189643576996956noreply@blogger.com