I relate to so many of these – was excited to get back to work–I missed having conversations with other adults!–and I only did 3 months maternity leave. Also... working FT and being a mom is FT – it's exhausting. No two ways about it.
As a mom currently navigating this chapter too, I feel that tug-of-war between missing independence and missing my baby all at once. It’s such a layered experience. I’ve been having so many conversations lately (both personally and professionally) with women trying to make sense of this shift. It’s comforting to know we’re not alone in feeling conflicted.
I relate to so many of these – was excited to get back to work–I missed having conversations with other adults!–and I only did 3 months maternity leave. Also... working FT and being a mom is FT – it's exhausting. No two ways about it.
As a mom currently navigating this chapter too, I feel that tug-of-war between missing independence and missing my baby all at once. It’s such a layered experience. I’ve been having so many conversations lately (both personally and professionally) with women trying to make sense of this shift. It’s comforting to know we’re not alone in feeling conflicted.