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FFFC anyone?
Because I do. I haven't read any baby development books since maternity leave ended. I have really no idea where C should be in terms of growth, development, crawling, eating, talking, etc. I know that my child has two teeth, he eats way more than I can produce at this point and he sleeps from 8:30-5:30 and then 6:15-whenever DH gets him up to take him to daycare. I read too much at work to read at home.
Also, before I had C, I was panicking about having to go on work trips once I returned to work. Well, that time has come. I am going to have to take at least one trip in September and one in October (but October could increase to 3 trips depending on some logistics). Granted, these trips are currently just one overnight, but I know that it will not be easy to fit in pumping without majorly disrupting the presentations/meetings/press events I am participating in. Because of this, I'm seriously considering beginning the weaning process.
Lastly, I am having some major jealousy of my older sister who, prior to her 3 kids was hardly maternal or crafty. Now she is a SAHM with a crafty blog where she rehabs and sells old furniture. I, on the other had, have always been a nurturer and serious about sewing, and yet I feel trapped in a energy-sucking 9-5 (plus hour long commutes).
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Re: FFFC anyone?
Sure!
I can not get myself motivated about my job anymore. I can do it with my hands tied behind my back, so I feel like I'm just mailing it in most days. I really want to work PT and spend the rest of time with DD, because I feel like that's what would make me happy. I know we could do it financially, but would have to sacrifice savings and maybe travel down the road and DH is terrified about being laid off again (even though his current job is pretty much secure) so he doesn't want me cutting back at work. I sit here at my desk most days nostalgically looking back at my maternity leave days and wish I could be a SAHM. Funny, because I never thought that would be me, but here I am. I know I should be putting all my extra energy into making my professional life more fulfilling but I do not have the motivation.