Comments on: When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It

By: Lorea Gorosabel

Lorea Gorosabel — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:19:27 +0000

Desde que nació Ander (tu primo, mi único hijo), he trabajado sólo media jornada (4 horas diarias). Esto suponía la mitad del sueldo, pero hoy, casi 17 años después, me parece que es la mejor decisión que he tomado. No sé si hubiera dejado el trabajo si no hubiera podido trabajar así pero estoy segura de que a pesar de las dificultades que ahora encontréis, a la larga estarás orgullosa de tu decisión. Creo que es muy importante para los hijos tener a sus madres cerca, sobre todo cuando son tan pequeños.
¡Animo, que todo saldrá bien!.
Muchos besos de tu tía Lorea.

By: Boopa

Boopa — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:39:57 +0000

Been home 2 years and counting, you get used to it. Its worth every penny especially when your children tell you when you ask them if they want mom to go back to work, “NO” and don’t even have to think about what you asked them. Good Luck Dearie.

By: Bekki

Bekki — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:23:15 +0000

All we can do is do the best we can for our kids. And it sounds like you are doing exactly that. Congrats and best wishes!

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:05:07 +0000

I loved this post, lady. Your girls are beautiful. So much of this resonated with me.

We can do this.

By: kim

kim — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:19:11 +0000

Wow I congratulate you on making an extremely difficult decision. I can’t imagine how difficult this must have been, but look at those angels you’re responsible for. You’re making the right decision.

I’m going back to work after next week, and leaving my 12week old twins in a darned good daycare. And even though I have complete confidence in their abilities and reputation to take care of my little ones, I am STILL wondering if it’s the right decision. I’m a career-minded person who loves her job, and yet I want to be there for every ‘first’.

Good luck to you I wish you all well!

By: tess

tess — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:28:47 +0000

honey, i believe u did all that u could do, and if God gets you to it, He’ll get you through it If I can do anything to help, just let me know honey!!!

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:35:05 +0000

I purposefully did the same thing, although knowing so when I left for my ‘maternity leave’. It’s a weird life and is taking some getting used to, but hey – now you can IM all day with Maria and I and compete with us in the “how many days have you been wearing that nursing tank” competition. Oh, and work from home.

We’re gross. But it’ll get better.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:58:27 +0000

I applaud you!! I went through years with no adult conversation other than the check out lady at the store. Sometimes purposefully forgetting things so I had a reason to leave when my hard working husband finally came home from 12 hrs of work. But now I have light….I’ve finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel. Everyday I interact at school, sports, and playdates. I love it all and the few years of struggleing were worth it. You are doing exactly what your supposed to do, your taking care of the most precious, delicate, important beings you will ever have the pleasure of doing this for. So again I applaud you. You are an awesome Mom!!! (sorry so long)