Career mom worries

jbbolton

Wow! I can't believe how different the website Bump is than the mobile! It will take me awhile to figure out the nuances...but I love all the extras!  I have began cutting my hours at work until my due date, so should be able to get online more than hone.

Sorry if this is a repeat post...I've not been able to bump for a couple of days.  But I am wondering...for career moms.. anyone worried about being home after being used to being at work all the time?  I used to work 60 -80 hours a week, but have cut back to a regular work week during most of my pregnancy.   Though I feel like I will LOVE being home, part of me is nervous about being away from work.  My guess is, that after they put that little girl in my arms, I won't give a darn!    

floridababy3

I'm kinda nervous about a couple of things. I do really well with routine. Getting up and out of the house is really good for me. Being at work and being productive is as well. So I guess I am planning to apply some of the same concepts while I'm home with LO. For instance get up and out in the sun everyday, exercise etc. GL!!

Khaleesi07

I'm working right now, but since I'm a contract employee I'm not sure if/when I'll return to work after the baby. I definitely agree with seashell...getting into a routine sounds great. We're having our babies when there is still enough time to enjoy sunshine and nice weather, so it will be easy to get up for a walk everyday

 

mrsf123

You are correct.   You just won't give a damn! 

I am 34 and have worked incredibly hard to get a job I love in a very competitive field in the arts.  After I had DD1, I wanted to quit and be a SAHM.  It wasn't in the cards and of course as time went on I realized that my job was something not only important to me, but also, I think, important for my girls to see their mom working in a career she loves.  That having been said, I figured out a way to work part time.

I don't have nearly as much ambition as I used to.  On the days I work, I work and come home.

Before I had DD1, I was incredibly nervous about being away from work.  Still am a little bit.  But now I know that my priority is my family.

All will be fine.

lydsyjane

I'm more worried about having to go BACK to work. I don't want to leave my baby, or burden my Mom with babysitting her all the time, but financially we can't hire a sitter and can't afford for me to stay at home all the time. I hope something works out so I can stay home with LO.

MrsZ&Ella

I agree with mrsf..for me I thought I wanted to be a sahm and the first 8 were incredible but I realized I missed the career setting and professional interaction..now with DD at 2 years old I look forward to her running into my arms when I pick her up and she's so excited to see me after the day, that most of our nights are very enjoyable! Going back to work was difficult but like PP said, its also important to me having DD see me as wife, mother, career woman and farmer all in one!

echanduga

I agree with everyone's sentiments and am both worried and exited. I have spent the last 12 years focused on building my successful career and a big part of who I am has been my career. I am taking 12 weeks of maternity leave and then will be deciding about going back PT or becoming a SAHM. I am worried about missing the adult interaction and not being challenged intellectually, but I am also very excited to spend time with LO when he or she arrives. Both mine and DH's moms stayed home and I love the thought of being at home, but I know I will need to make some SAHM friends for my sanity's sake!

jbbolton

Thanks everyone. I think I agree that structure and routine will help as well as keeping perspective at work. Good luck to u all!