So, I've been a little bit quiet on social media about this topic and its for fear of judgment...sad I know.
I'm going back to work. My baby is five months old and he is going to daycare.
There I said it.
I've been a bit worried about sharing this. Worried about judgement and negative comments and I know I shouldn't be, because this is the right decision for me and my family.
I'm also not trying to justify why, but I thought I might explain a little bit in the hopes it helps other mamas out.
I'm bored. I love my baby and he keeps me on my toes but I am bored at home. I miss adult conversations, a sense of belonging in my work place (they are an awesome bunch of gals) and I miss contributing financially to my family.
We are fortunate (And I am very appreciative of this) that I do not need to go back to work but I want to.
I thrive off being around people. I also love my job. I am so lucky that as an early childhood teacher I can take Parker with me. I guess it may have been a different story if I couldn't, but here I am and I am so grateful for it.
I miss the teachers, the kids and their families. I love the daily interactions I have with them.
I thrive on these interactions. I love to be surrounded by positivity...it makes me a better person.
Sure when I get back into it, it might be hard, sticking to a routine but I know that this is the right decision for us.
Another driving factor is money. A topic not everyone likes to talk about.
I want to contribute to my family. We enjoy spending (ha!) and holidays and I want to make that possible. I want Parker to experience travel from a young age. I want to be able to say yes when he wants to go on an expensive school camp and not worry about how to pay for braces if he needs them.
I guess that may sound snobby? or materialistic? and it may be to some extent but its definitely not the only driving factor.
I understand that not everyone is in the same boat and some people need to work and others don't. Thats cool too. Theres absolutely no judgement here. Everyone has to do whats right for their own family.
I'm using this post to share that there are some mamas who want to go back to work and that its ok. We shouldn't feel a sense of shame or embarrassment over it.
I dont know why I do. I guess its because it's not 'the norm' because mums are meant to stay home with their babies?
I'm also not 100% sure where this post is going to be honest! HA!
I guess I just wanted to let you know what I'm up to...especially if Im a little quiet on social media.
I'll only be working part time, so don't worry I can still update you all with daily Parker spam :P
Im going to do a little post on my instagram about some tips for starting daycare so watch out for that! Ill keep you posted with how we get on...first day is tomorrow!