only working moms responses please.

In short, my manager suggested that I transition to part time instead of resigning to find a PT job after I spoke with her about needing more time in my day to take care of my baby. So, we had a conversation yesterday and she told me that the department VP said it was company policy to offer a...

I go into the office Monday-Wednesday from 8-5 (but really, everyone strolls in between 8:15 and 8:30), and then I work from home on Thursdays and Fridays. Starting July, I will most likely have to go in office every day. I’m pretty upset at this to be honest but I don’t have any choice in the...

Moms, Husband has gone above and beyond on the disappointment scale and I need a break. I’d like to fly to my home country to see my family and spend a few weeks recovering from the immense stress I’m feeling at home right now. It’s a short international flight (just over 3 hours) and since...

I am going back to work after maternity leave later this year with my first baby. He is 12 weeks old and I feel like the last few weeks we finally have gotten into the swing of things. But the thought of going back to work while being a mom is flabbergasting, even if intellectually I know that's...

I’m pregnant with number 2 and trying to decide what to do in terms of maternity leave. What would you do? Husband and I are both teachers. Our state recently passed 3 weeks paid parental leave for all teachers including dads. I’m also entitled to 12 weeks of FMLA, 6 of which will be paid 2/3...

TL;DR on Friday we found out my oldest got a spot at the public pre-K (8 am-3 pm, follows school calendar, no bus) and also that my husband got an internal job offer that would significant increase his earnings ($80k to $110k) but he would go from being in the office 1-2 days a week depending on...

We’re expecting our first child in January. My husband is a PhD student and I’m a therapist with total autonomy of my schedule. We’re considering an arrangement (after maternity leave, planning to take 3 months off) where I stay home with the baby until 5ish then see clients from 6-9pm. So 3...

how intensely are y’all playing with your kids after you get home from work? my daughter’s 7 months, so playtime is still pretty chill, but i often wish i was doing more. some days the stars align and i can crawl around with her, read books with alllllll the silly voices, point out objects and...

I always wanted 3-4 kids, but I’m beginning to think 2 will be our number. But how hard is the transition with work? I was part time for the first 6 months with my first, but I don’t think I’ll have that option with my new employer. So I’ll be Monday through Friday 40 hours a week. I’m not...

Okay I feel like I’m doing something wrong here…I work full time in an office and I have a 16 month old. I get off at 5:00 and by the time I pick him up from my in-laws’ house (they are our child care) and get back home, it’s 5:45. That leaves time to do dinner (I usually don’t even cook or if I...

I have a 3.5yo son who is extremely bright, imaginative, social, and funny. I have zero concerns about his development and think he’s pretty well-rounded imo. But folks, this kid loves watching tv. He goes to daycare everyday and when he gets home he’s usually wiped so we got in the habit of...