It's Working Project

“Keep a journal! It all went too fast.”

What is one piece of advice you wish you could offer your former expectant self?

Keep a journal! It all went too fast.

What was your primary motivation for deciding to return (or not) to work? How early did you tell your employer?

I was a freelance writer–no one to tell!

How much leave did you take, and how comfortable were you taking it?

As a freelance writer this did not apply.

 

 

Who was your biggest source of support in returning to work? What was your biggest pregnancy indulgence?

My husband. He has been a big cheerleader as Momtrends has grown and has provided invaluable business advice.

I indulged in a nightly dose of ice cream!

Fill in the blanks: As a working parent, I never expected ____ would be so hard and ____ would be so much easier!

I never expected finding time for everything would be so hard and loving my work would be so much easier!

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