That being said, here I sit, 33 weeks pregnant & about embark on a crazy journey. I have wanted to be a Mom for as far back as I can remember, though it's funny how when it's actually about to happen, you start second guessing your ability to even be a Mom. May sound weird, but I guess it's just anxiety...the thought that I am responsible for this human being for the next 18+ years, 30+ if you live in California and can't afford to move out :) Nonetheless, it's very strange mix of feelings.
Oh, and I can barely see my toes.
My view.
So why have I chosen today to post here? Not for any particular reason...maybe boredom, annoyance? Let's see, my work email is down, I can send them but not receive....and they are intermittently jack-hammering outside of my office window. Fabulous.
On a positive note, I'll only be working out of this office for the next 3 weeks! Am I going on early maternity leave? NOPE! We're going to be working from home! Sweeeeeeet. Yup, my boss decided she was sick of this office after 16 years & was ready for a change. The company is just the two of us plus an accounting lady, & though we stay busy, it's not what it used to be before the economy crashed, so essentially there is no need for the extra space. Plus, 95% of our correspondence with clients is done via email. Aside from site inspections & nights where we have events, we can do everything from home. My boss has a full office in her home & she works from there most of the Summer anyways, as her 2 kids are in and out of camps. This isn't to stay we'd never explore the option of getting a smaller office, but she figured we'd give the home thing a shot. Oh, and I'm taking the full 12 weeks off for maternity leave starting Oct 1st (unless Baby G comes earlier than that.) I may cut the 2nd 6 weeks of leave short & do some part time work from home (in which case she'll pay me hourly)...I really couldn't ask for a better situation, especially considering I was so upset at the prospect of leaving a 12 week old to come back in the office 5 days a week/8hrs a day. Of course this won't come without it's challenges, but fortunately DG is off 2 days during the week & my Mom can watch the baby when I need to give certain things my utmost concentration & he's at work. I figure it will be easier in the beginning when the baby is mostly eating & sleeping... but I'll progressively need more help the older the baby gets and more interaction they require (i.e. crawling, walking etc..) But again, it's a much better scenario than being away 40+ hours a week.
Has anyone else worked from home with a baby? I welcome ALL advice.
Till next time...
And the jack-hammering just started again. FML.
XOXO J
Oh...that view of your toes!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI never worked from home with a baby, but I imagine it will be wonderful if you can stay in your comfy pants and do most of your communication via email The only obstacles that can up are if you're on the phone with a client and the baby starts to cry. Otherwise, you really have a great deal there.
I went back to work full time after 6 weeks with my first and absolutely hated it. I had to because my job was the one holding all the medical benefits. No choice. But you do what you have to do, and it all works out.
Stay off those feet as much as you can!
xoxoxo
Awww look at your pretty toes... for the last time possibly until MiniTwired shows up that is ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that your work and time off is working out so well for you.