To Work or To Stay for Your Baby

As soon as you give birth to your child, you enjoy the first few weeks of their life. Time flies fast and pretty soon, you have to think about going back to work. You usually look forward to the change of atmosphere. After all, you also need to get out after weeks of staying home. But with your restart date only a few days away, you dread leaving your baby. Though you miss the camaraderie and challenge of your job, not being with your newborn is actually one of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make. Should you go back to work or be a full time mom? The fact is, there’s really no right answer for it. Each choice has both ups and downs. This simply means that you won’t be wrong no matter what you decide, but you likely won’t be absolutely certain either. Fortunately, your decisions can be reversible.

It might help if you thought in terms of the next 12 months rather than an entirely new and permanent career path. This can overwhelm you more, and this even makes decision-making more challenging. You’ll, of course, have to consider your family’s finances. If you’re left with no choice but to go back to work, you may as well realize that this is for the good of your little one. So whether you’re wrestling with yourself or already have a firm plan, you should know what is required of you.

If you return to work, your greatest challenge may be striking a comfortable balance between your work and your family. You may feel that you’re not giving enough of yourself for both. You’ll occasionally have to miss things because of work, and it may be especially hard to make peace with your decision. The bottom-line is, your earnings keep your family afloat. You’ll be happier juggling your two worlds if you gave yourself a break. Unless you learn to clone yourself, you simply have to adjust. Switch gears when you switch hats and let go of any uncomfortable emotions. As long as your intentions are pure and that you give as much time for your baby as possible, there is nothing you should be guilty about. Get the support of your partner as well and just don’t accept to get the lion’s share of responsibilities.

If, on the other hand, you opt to be a full time mom, your greatest challenge would be to adjust to your new life. Work has taught you to thrive in a hectic and competitive environment. Then all of a sudden, you find yourself shoved in a completely different environment. In the pre-baby world that you once lived in, you’ll realize that nothing has prepared you for motherhood. The demands are constant but the pace is remarkably slower. This is where chronic interruptions preclude efficiency and where tireless labor goes relatively unacknowledged. It’s a huge shift, but maybe you don’t have to think of this as a permanent aspect. Know that you can start a job once your child grows. Having new mom friends would also help you. Try to be proactive about getting the support that you’ll need from the people who understand. And never forget that you are doing a darn good job being there for your family.

HiSense BabySense V Baby Safe Infant Movement Monitor
publisher: Babysense
ASIN: B0039UEJCI
EAN: 0094922549655
sales rank: 8188
price: $112.49 (new)

Overview: The simplest and most reliable monitor available, the BabysenseTM V is comprised of two very sensitive sensor pads which are placed under the baby’s mattress, and a high speed microprocessor control unit.The control unit alerts you with a loud alarm if it does not detect any movement for 20 seconds or if it detects less then 10 micro-movements per minute. Even the slightest body motions are registered as movement. BabysenseTM V is not a medical device. It monitors and alerts, but cannot prevent any type of distress. The responsibility of assistance rests on you. BabysenseTM V senses movements and motion only and cannot monitor other occurrences. The purpose of the device is to alert you when stopping or slowing of movement occurs.Features: Green light flashes to indicate movements Red alert alarm light Low battery indicator light Suitable for infants up to age one Needs no direct contact with your baby Easy One-button Activation Activation button safely cover ABS plastic exterior Powers by 4 AA Standard 1.5 V Batteries (not included)/ Dimensions: Sensor Panels 268 x 438 mm / Control Unit 113 x 157 x 35 mm