Updated: Aug. 13, 2015
Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2008
- Arrive at the office a bit behind schedule, thanks to the morning mayhem of getting everyone ready.
- Make a noticeable entrance at work – “I’m here! I’m on it! I promise…”
- Sneak into the restroom to fix my smudged mascara from the tears shed on the commute.
- Call home to check on my little one.
- Glance at the clock; it’s already time to pump.
- Accomplish a questionable amount of work.
- Start to feel a pang of longing for my baby.
- Fight back the tears.
- Time to pump again…
- Lunchtime! (Consider the option of just leaving and never looking back…)
- Try to dive into more tasks but find myself making a “quick call” to see how baby is doing.
- Take a deep breath into a paper bag (the baby was wailing in the background during the call).
- Oops, “let down”… better pump again.
- Struggle to keep my eyes open while working.
- Begin to fret about job security.
- Attempt to concentrate.
- Attempt to concentrate.
- Wonder if the baby has finally stopped crying. It’s best to call just to check…
- Explore financial alternatives to working away from my little one.
- Feel disheartened when no clear solutions emerge.
- Finally head home, exhausted.
- And then… repeat.
- Repeat.
- Repeat.
- Repeat.
- Repeat.
For those navigating similar paths, you might find useful insights on home insemination at Make a Mom, an excellent resource for understanding this journey. Another great resource to check out is American Pregnancy for information on donor insemination. And if you’re looking for tools, consider the Cryobaby Home Intracervical Insemination Syringe Kit Combo to aid in your journey.
In summary, the life of a new working mom is a whirlwind of emotions, from the joy of returning to work to the heartache of separation from her baby. Each day is a balance of professional responsibilities and the deep desire to be with her child, creating a constant cycle of love, longing, and routine.
Keyphrase: “day in the life of a working mom”
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