New Name

I wanted to continue this blog after my baby is born and just realized that the name of this blog wouldn't fit by then. Oh well..think more on that later. It's amazing how much energy I still have being in my 7th month. Work has kept me busier than ever and I feel so needed. I love it!

But then I go off to lunch at some place nearby the workplace and I see all of these mothers with their babies enjoying a leisurely meal. The guilt then starts to sink in.....

I won't be able to able to plan mommy and baby lunch dates 7 days a week because I will have to go back to work as soon as my maternity leave is over. You hear about mothers always feeling guilty but I got to experience it a moment today when I saw all of these strollers in the restaurant. I won't get to be around my baby all day long planning our activities like going to the park, museums, or libraries. After that moment of guilt/sadness passed, I remembered that I have to work in order to take care of both of us. I am doing what's responsible and necessary to ensure that my baby gets what he needs. Would I like to be home all day? Sure, but since that is not an option, I will make sure that every second that I have with my baby is filled with love and focused on him.

Now I do realize I won't be the only mother in this world working and thank goodness for that! There are so many women out there who seem to do it all. They are the ones to look up to and admire. They are also the ones who are great at giving advice to new mothers going back into the workforce. They offer comfort, sympathy, and support when you seem to need it most. I am thankful to be around other women like that. Makes me feel a little less alone..

Lastly I wanted to mention a side benefit of being pregnant....the glow! Everyone comments on it. And believe it or not I never felt more attractive than when I'm wearing a baby doll dress with my belly sticking out and me smiling with pure happiness. You're carrying another life! It far out weighs most of everything else. :)

Now I just need to figure out what to do about the title of my blog...