Discussion about Returning back to work after pregnancy

Savita Mom of a 7 yr 3 m old girl 6 years ago

i started back to office, once Vaishnavi completed 6months, its been bit hard initial weeks, as i have to stop feeding her almost 10 to 12 hrs, which is difficult for both of us, touch wood she started to have home food like veg soup, cerelac, fruits and milk, which made me relax bit as she is having food, her grany took care of well, no need to be tensed, you just keep your baby happy and plan your work and give them time post work, they will get use to it, post 8 months i just joined her to infant care, she is happy playing and growing well too, its really great experience to be parenting with work, its just new phase and challenge to life.

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Ankita Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

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It is very challenging indeed. I am soon to join back to work and still not been able to come to terms with my heart and soul to leave my child in the hands of a caretaker. But, do I have an option? Answer to it is, can be yes for many; I can certainly quit the job. Afterall our little one is the top most priority for everyone. But, dear fellow women, have we not struggled for almost 25-30 years of our life competing in this world for our job, our career, our education etc to carve an identity of our own, walking shoulder to shoulder with men. So, how can we give up everything we fought for after our little one's birth. Let our child be our strength and not our weakness. Be an inspiration to him/her.
I plan to look for work from option. If that doesn't work out then certainly I will make up for him on weekends. I will be there for him whenever he needs me.
Let's add to the society by being what we are rather than what we helplessly chose to be. Imagine if all the female doctors, bankers, teachers, defence forces, engineers, politicians chose to sit back after childbirth. Weird! right?
So, let's go for it women. Take a dive into the ocean and be a dolphin rather than being a frog in the well. Cheers!

Well said! I completely echo your sentiments! Even I need to join back next month and looking out for various options for my little one. Deciding to not quit our job to raise our kids doesn’t make us less of a mother. In fact they will be raised by mothers who are strong and independent. That’s how I want my baby to see me.
All the best!

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Mumtaz Banu Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

during pregnancy I worked till my 8months and my baby girl got deliver in 8.5 months.

I started enjoying every moment with her. she was the one who started teaching my duty towards her. Very soon the third month after my delivery was a worry to get back to job.

i started hunting day care for her. Thank u God he gave me the right one. she was just 2.5 months and I have to choose to keep her at day care. It was not very easy but no other option. I still remember a day before to keep her at crush, I cried at night a lot. I said to my husband that I can't do this. I can't keep her away from me. How can I do this.... she is just 2.5

Than came that day, I still cried when I left her there.... but slowly as days past all was good. thanks to her take carer and a owner- Renu she treated her like her own daughter.

Grown up there my little Renita has now turn 1year 5 months. Still at day care... loving her day spent there.....

Upasna Rai Khongsngi Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

I am to Join my work by Aug... Mind says ok but the heart doesn't agree.. thot f extending my leave, but it seems next to impossible s we are having staff shortage nw. it's difficult but it has to be done. have to balance home and work together. but a big thanks to God for blessing me with a good husband. he is very Co operative. because f him I hv d strength to go back to my work. cuz he is my greatest support..

deepthi.b Rajashekar 6 years ago

In reply to Saumya

It is very challenging indeed. I am soon to join back to work and still not been able to come to terms with my heart and soul to leave my child in the hands of a caretaker. But, do I have an option? Answer to it is, can be yes for many; I can certainly quit the job. Afterall our little one is the top most priority for everyone. But, dear fellow women, have we not struggled for almost 25-30 years of our life competing in this world for our job, our career, our education etc to carve an identity of our own, walking shoulder to shoulder with men. So, how can we give up everything we fought for after our little one's birth. Let our child be our strength and not our weakness. Be an inspiration to him/her.
I plan to look for work from option. If that doesn't work out then certainly I will make up for him on weekends. I will be there for him whenever he needs me.
Let's add to the society by being what we are rather than what we helplessly chose to be. Imagine if all the female doctors, bankers, teachers, defence forces, engineers, politicians chose to sit back after childbirth. Weird! right?
So, let's go for it women. Take a dive into the ocean and be a dolphin rather than being a frog in the well. Cheers!

Excellent dear 💕 I really appreciate ur words towards woman,, go head all d very best ur future even am also needs be joined job after few days as little one is smaller

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Shipra Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

In reply to Saumya

It is very challenging indeed. I am soon to join back to work and still not been able to come to terms with my heart and soul to leave my child in the hands of a caretaker. But, do I have an option? Answer to it is, can be yes for many; I can certainly quit the job. Afterall our little one is the top most priority for everyone. But, dear fellow women, have we not struggled for almost 25-30 years of our life competing in this world for our job, our career, our education etc to carve an identity of our own, walking shoulder to shoulder with men. So, how can we give up everything we fought for after our little one's birth. Let our child be our strength and not our weakness. Be an inspiration to him/her.
I plan to look for work from option. If that doesn't work out then certainly I will make up for him on weekends. I will be there for him whenever he needs me.
Let's add to the society by being what we are rather than what we helplessly chose to be. Imagine if all the female doctors, bankers, teachers, defence forces, engineers, politicians chose to sit back after childbirth. Weird! right?
So, let's go for it women. Take a dive into the ocean and be a dolphin rather than being a frog in the well. Cheers!

So inspiring!! Now I’ll have to rethink about joining my job back soon. Kudos!

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Swathi Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

In reply to Saumya

It is very challenging indeed. I am soon to join back to work and still not been able to come to terms with my heart and soul to leave my child in the hands of a caretaker. But, do I have an option? Answer to it is, can be yes for many; I can certainly quit the job. Afterall our little one is the top most priority for everyone. But, dear fellow women, have we not struggled for almost 25-30 years of our life competing in this world for our job, our career, our education etc to carve an identity of our own, walking shoulder to shoulder with men. So, how can we give up everything we fought for after our little one's birth. Let our child be our strength and not our weakness. Be an inspiration to him/her.
I plan to look for work from option. If that doesn't work out then certainly I will make up for him on weekends. I will be there for him whenever he needs me.
Let's add to the society by being what we are rather than what we helplessly chose to be. Imagine if all the female doctors, bankers, teachers, defence forces, engineers, politicians chose to sit back after childbirth. Weird! right?
So, let's go for it women. Take a dive into the ocean and be a dolphin rather than being a frog in the well. Cheers!

yes you are absolutely right.

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Vidhya Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

Hi everyone ! I am also a working mom with two kids. it's not a easy job to choose Carrier and future. we can balance both if we get a good partner and family ( care taker of our kids). so the final decision is yours. you decide and work for it.

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sravs Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

if you have support from your family it's well and good to continue your career but if u want to leave your kid with someone unknown to your family it's not a good idea.I know we struggle 25-30 years to be independent. but we reborn again when we given birth to our little baby. be with them until they needs us at least 2years.
we can be independent anytime because we educated we have plenty options to be independent . lets our child also be independent.
don't make unhappy their little heart. they don't even know to express their feelings....

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tata sirisha Mom of 2 children 6 years ago

any one who quit the job and rejoined after 2-3 years