I went for a baby-free walk today, and began to ponder the questions that have been ruminating in my mind for the past several weeks. Where to begin?? Before Amelia arrived, I had a vision in my mind of returning to my career after three months, and leaving Amelia in the care of a capable and loving nanny. There are so many factors, though, that need to be accounted for, incuding our finances (I need to invest in my business since I'm self-employed, and also cover child-care before regular income is earned), where to find such nanny, my comfort leaving Amelia in someone's care here, getting Amelia to take a bottle, and getting her to sleep on her own!! All of this is yet to be sorted through, and then there are the larger questions of how much do I want to work?, and what will it take to be self-employed and a mom? It would be easier to return to a 'corporate' job, or anywhere that paid me regularly and provided the work up front!
No answers yet, just questions. Today, my challenge is decided what to do with Amelia's sleep and feeding schedule. Its a bigger challenge than I anticipated!!
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I am sure whatever your decision on the work thing will become clearer to you soon. Plus, this doesn't have to be a forever decision, right? much love,
iv and kate
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