It's working for Anonymous
Oak Park, Alabama
1 child
"I was stubborn and determined to breast feed, and since I was working from home, I was able to do so. I think if I had gone back to work before my son was 6 months I would have had to stop."
What is one piece of advice you wish you could offer your former expectant self?
You have to do what works for you both, emphasis on the both. The husband needs to be in this as much as the wife.
FOR MOMS: If you breastfed, was there a place for you to pump that met your needs and was conducive to your success? If you breastfed, how did you decide to continue? FOR DADS: What, if any, adjustments did you (or your workplace) make to your schedule after having a baby? Was it specific to your manager or larger, whole work culture?
I was stubborn and determined to breast feed, and since I was working from home, I was able to do so. I think if I had gone back to work before my son was 6 months I would have had to stop – it had been pretty difficult for us.I did pump some, so that my husband could handle some feedings (for his bonding) and so I could travel when needed.
How much leave did you take, and how comfortable were you taking it?
Freelancing meant I had to get back to some work right away, but the hours were totally flexible and it worked pretty well for me.