This group is for moms who work outside of the house while raising children. Anything that may confront us in the everyday life of a working mom such as returning to work after birth, pumping, childcare, separation anxiety, what to do when school is canc
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Crystal Knisely
in Working Moms
updated about 1 month ago
Just started back to work this month after maternity leave. I hate it! I want to stay home with my baby. I hate hearing about all the things he did at the sitters that I missed! I wish we had a better system for moms taking leave. In other countries, they get 6 months paid!
Here's an interesting perspective that won't make you feel better in the short-term, but that I've found interesting. I know how you feel - I feel the same way and have since I dropped by now 18-month-old off at daycare when she was 3 months. But recently, I've been interviewing candidates for a part-time position at my company and was really interested to hear from mothers of middle-school and teenagers and they all said it's way more critical to be home at that point in their lives...for a million reasons. This has given me the insight to plan for part-time work at that point in my child's life. But at the same time, I've realized that my child loves me and my husband the best - no matter who takes care of them all day long. Be comforted to know that they love you best and KNOW you best. Enjoy your weekends and evenings with your little darling - it's best for you both. We're all doing the best we can. Best to you. Hang in there. And be sure to take care of YOU!
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Jessica Branham
in Working Moms
updated 2 months ago
I work with a wonderful welness company. I love the fact that I get to be a work at home mom. Playing with the kids one minute and then working the next. If you would like to supplement your income at all. Like 100-500 dollars a month. Or maybe where you can stay at home completly and replace your outside job income please visit my website
http:///www.internetceomoms.com/westfamily
Kelly Norber
in Working Moms
updated 6 months ago
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Tammi woodward
in Working Moms
updated 6 months ago
I'm a mom, wife and business partner. Each day I get up and go to work right at home. That's right I never have to leave my family and yet I can earn a great income that would equal or exceed some of the top executive in the corporate world. I don't have to fight traffic, office politics or leave my children for someone else to raise. I have the best of all worlds and you can too! TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT www.betteryourlife2day.com
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in Working Moms
updated 7 months ago
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Stephanie Jones
in Working Moms
updated 8 months ago
I'm feeling a little angst-- my DD who will be 2 here shortly will soon be going to daycare 4 days a week. She's been going to daycare since she was 4 months, but only for 2 days a week. I'm starting to feel guilty about her going so much. On one hand I know she will have fun (she is a very active and outgoing toddler) but on the other hand I have this guilt about "I should be the one raising her" and am feeling that 4 days is just over the top.
Those of you who have her little ones in care full time, was this ever an issue for you? How did you deal with it? What do you do to make up that quality time w/ your little one?
I can feel your frustration & I emphathize with this - it can be a difficult issue to deal with. However, I really don't like the idea that you feel like you "should be the one raising her." Please don't feel like you're not! Of course you are! Some one told me that once - and I was really hurt and offended.
I am my DD's ONLY MOTHER - I am her caregiver, nurturer and moral guide. My DD may be in daycare but I AM RAISING MY DAUGHTER. And you are too - in the way you choose, in the way your best feel honors your commitment to her and your family.
I work full time and my DD has been in daycare full time since she was 1 (she is now 2). She is vibrant, bright, and well adjusted - in fact, if I can brag, I feel like she is ahead of stay at home kids her age because she is constantly stimulated by her excellent daycare teacher & her classmates. I do work from home so when I can I pick her up early (or drop her off later in the morning) to have some extra time with her. But most often she tells me she's ready to "see friends" and "play on the playground" - and that's because she goes to daycare.
I know its hard, I cried when I took her to part time and I felt the guilt of going full-time - but looking back I know I shouldn't have felt so bad. I feel like its an investment - in her, in our family and my well being. No matter what Dr. Laura says I don't feel guilty about working. And that does not make me a bad mom or bad wife. I choose to work because it stimulates me, makes me happy and I want my family (especially in these economic times) to have as much financial resources as we can. So if I can be a healthier mom, a happier mom why should I feel bad? My DD has a healthy sense of who I am - when I pick her up she proudly yells "That's my mommy!" We then go home, color or play, then we make dinner for Daddy and for a few hours enjoy our bath/bedtime routine as a family.
It's all about perspective and your commitment to her. Please don't let anyone disrespect your decision... you're doing the best you can. And if you do it with dignity and respect for your child no one can fault you for it!
Sorry for the long post but I feel very strongly about this issue! If I can ever be of help please drop me a note! Us working moms gotta stick together!
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I'm not sure it's possible to go through care decisions without some angst, no matter what you decide.
For me, DD spends about 45 hours a week at daycare. Which is a lot. I think I'm worse off than she is. She has fun all day, and I miss it all.
Of course it all hinges on finding great daycare. Before I found a good place I stressed every day about how to improve her situation. Now at least I know she's happy during our time apart, and she does get to do a lot more activities than I would ever have time for.
Quiet time at home is just as important as activities and stimulation, though - even just open-ended play by herself while you do chores. There's no "one way" to foster child development.
And no one will ever replace Mama :-)
I now what you mean. All my kids went to daycare fulltime till It really mad me upset. I wanted to be home with them more. I found something I can do from home while I was working full time and now 10 months later I am at home with my kids. I love it. Dare care is good for a lot of reasons though. It helps child develop relationships with others and be in school setting. It is expensive and carrys germs though..but what doesnt. lol
It did take a lot of my paycheck and that bothered me. I didnt think it was worth not being without my kids to spend 60% of what I made to let someone else watch my kids. Then another 20% of it was in docter bills because of stress from the job. Anyway if your interested in doing something from home you can go to my website and I can tell you more about what I do to help. Either way just take a deep breath and do the best you can and everything will be ok. God Bless
here is my site if you want it www.FutureFromHome.com
Kelly Norber
in Working Moms
updated 9 months ago
Maternity leave is up...I go back to work on Monday. I have so many mixed feelings about it.
My 6 weeks at home with Maggie seemed to FLY by. While towards the end it was getting hard to be at home alone for so many hours...me I'd gladly "learn" how to deal with that over being back at work. If only right? Mondays are really hard. Then I'm into the swing of the week. Then Fridays (today) DRAG by because I'm always so ready to get her and spend a weekend with her.
It was really really hard to go back at first. I guess over time you just "get used to" leaving baby all day, but it's pretty sad that so many of her waking hours are spent at daycare.
Finding the right caregiver(s) is key. I've switched my daughter twice because of disappointing situations. Third times the charm for us, I think! Keep your ears open even after you have your first situation worked out.
I still wish I was financially able to stay home and watch my baby grow and discover all day
xyz bedruz
in Working Moms
updated 10 months ago
hi everyone, im mom arvie from the philippines..
im new in the group.. yet, i believe i'll be learning a lot..
=)
Kelly Kortright
in Working Moms
updated about 1 year ago
anyone live in alabama
I'm from Pennsylvania.
I'm from Santa Clara, California
i'm from Mexico city
Michelle Gillen
in Working Moms
updated about 1 year ago
Hey Everyone... I'm still fighting the battle at my work place. I found a contact at our department of health that had some great resource information and pamphlets that PA is using. If anyone is interested let me know and I'll post and make copies or scan or something to send to you guys!
what battle? Sure im interested!!
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Oh sorry! The battle to give nursing moms dedicated space at our building other than saying use the restroom!
Kelly, 5 months ago
Crystal...I'm so sorry. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better.