Comments on: Changing Gears After Maternity Leave: Melissa and Melodie

By: sally

sally — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:51:22 +0000

well, I am searching on the internet to find out my way. How I Can be at work while my son is in home day care?!?!?

By: Cheryl Arkison

Cheryl Arkison — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:34 +0000

I’m struggling with this right now. I’ve recently returned to work after the birth of my second daughter (I went back in between as well). Having kids made me see who I really was and just how much I was struggling to find meaning in the work I do. It has also made me want to be more true to myself than ever, in order to be a good role model to the girls. I enjoy the idea of working, but not biding time just to have more money. If that’s the case I’d rather be home and broke. Because of that Hubby and I are working to find a solution that gets me out of my soul-sucking job and either at home or doing something that makes me happier.

By: StorkStories

StorkStories — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:38:57 +0000

Thanks so much for letting my ‘play’ along in this carnival. I find everyone’s story so incredibly fascinating! I have loved reading all their different journey’s, accomplishments, trials and tribulations so to speak. I have become much more aware of what other new mom’s face…from such a variety of perspectives and have learned so much from you Amber! I hope I can apply this aspect of knowledge in practice as I encounter mom’s in my care seeking advice when returning to work. Perhaps I am better able to provide them with option ideas. Thank you!

By: Lady M

Lady M — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:06:23 +0000

These are great stories. Motherhood is such an interesting intersection of universal experiences and individual ones, and how to return to work (or not) can be complicated. Even for me, absolutely certain that I wanted to go back to the office, it had challenges.

By: Melodie

Melodie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:52:07 +0000

Thanks for this Amber. It was great being a part of your carnival. And congrats on your last Mat Leave Monday. It’s been quite the journey but I’ve learned so much.