I just returned back to work after being on maternity leave for the past two and a half months. Honestly, I am so thankful for my company for offering maternity leave as it is a much needed time for both the mother and the baby. I loved it!
I always knew I needed to go back to work but now that I am back, I have mixed emotions if I returned to work sooner than needed. The company I work for offers an 18 week maternity leave period and I just took a 10 week leave and saved the rest for when I would need it the most. I’m not sure how is it for the fathers but for mothers, it’s always difficult to return back to work or just have a job when you have little children- there’s a term called ‘mom-guilt’ and it’s REAL! Even with my first born, who is now a toddler, I used to feel lot of stress when I had to manage taking care of the little one and working in a full-time job from home.
Today, it’s been 3 days since I resumed my work and each day felt very different- first day, it was a total breeze and I thought working is really good(I have my mom to help me out during this time). I was able to give my newborn a feeding at the right time and everything was peaceful and worked out perfectly. Second day started little late because of sleeplessness and third day was worse, things seemed so hard.
May be, I did join back too early. But, if I want to continue with my job, I would need the remaining leave time later when my mom isn’t around. I also think about stopping work or taking a break to take care of my children and work on something else for fewer hours. I’m just tangled with many thoughts but I definitely don’t want to make any decision based on what I’m feeling in that moment. That’s what people who don’t know Jesus would do. I will rely on Jesus for every decision I have to make.
I don’t want to make any decision based on what I’m feeling in that moment. That’s what people who don’t know Jesus would do. I will rely on Jesus for every decision I have to make.
Any working moms here? Please share your thoughts & feelings.
Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9