Updated: Aug. 13, 2023
Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2008
The morning rush is a whirlwind. I stumble out of bed later than I planned, the chaos of getting my little one ready for daycare leaves me a few minutes behind schedule. As I step into the office, I mentally shout, “I’m here! I’m ready to work!” even if my mascara tells a different story, having streaked down my cheeks from the tears shed during my commute.
Once at my desk, the first thing I do is call to check on my baby. The clock ticks away, and before I know it, it’s time to pump. I manage to squeeze in some work between my thoughts of home and the little one. I can’t shake the feeling of longing, and I desperately try to hold back tears. Time to pump again, I remind myself.
Lunchtime rolls around, and my mind drifts to thoughts of quitting and never returning. I pick up my phone for a “quick call” to see how my baby is faring. Hearing the cries in the background makes me gasp for breath into a paper bag. Oops, “let down” again; it’s time to pump, and I feel like I’m fading fast.
The worry creeps in: Am I going to lose my job? I try to focus on the tasks at hand, but my mind races back to home. I wonder if my baby has calmed down. It’s best to call again, just to check in. I start brainstorming financial alternatives to working away from my little one, but every idea feels bleak and unfeasible.
Eventually, I head home, only to do it all over again the next day. It’s a cycle of love, worry, and juggling responsibilities that only a working mom can truly understand. For more insights into parenting and the challenges we face, check out other stories on Modern Family Blog.
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In summary, navigating life as a newly working mom is a delicate balance of emotional turmoil and professional responsibilities. With each passing day, we learn to adapt, breathe, and embrace the chaos that comes with loving our little ones while pursuing our careers.
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