Today I'm really feeling down!! I just quit my part-time job. I am a nurse and have been for the past almost 8 years. I took time off after my first son was born and then decided to go back to work part-time. At the same time I found out I was pregnant with my second son. I continued to work throughout my pregnancy and though there were days I didn't want to be working while I was at work...there were also days I wanted to be working when I was at home.
Why do I alwasy think the grass is greener on the other side. I really do love nursing, but I love staying home with my boys as well. In the end I love staying home with my boys more, but there is still a part of me that feels like something is missing. I don't feel like I'm contributing to my family (an yes, I know that's crazy too!), but I just can't help but think that I'm making a mistake giving up my job. Being a mom is so hard (if you're doing it right I think) and I hate being away from my babies. At the same time, it's also nice to get away sometimes.
Is anyone out there? Does anyone relate?? Why do we as moms put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect and do everything and sacrifice our own happiness??? Confused today!!
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