Although sitting at the doctor’s office with one of my babies yesterday with a high temp wasn’t a highlight, it was a good reminder, one that triggers so many emotions for me. I remember feeling so sad leaving for work every morning when McKenzie was a baby. I hated it and felt hopeless and desperate for a change. I wanted to be a Stay at Home Mom so badly but I knew that was not a financial option for my family. I wanted to be available for these moments when my baby needed me most. There were days that I took off work to be with McKenzie but I always felt guilty and stressed over the fact that I had “called in”, even if it was for good reason. I would spend the day thinking about all the things that were piling up while I was out, how I’m sure my boss was annoyed with me, and that I had to use a PTO day. I much preferred to use those days for vacation or the holidays with my family! I hated the fact that I had to choose who I was going to disappoint more.My poor baby girl #momlifewardrobe Being a mom is hard enough! The guilt is so real and we already have so much on our plate! Three years ago I sat my husband down and we had a very serious conversation. I told him I was extremely unhappy and that “this” was NOT living. From that day forward we made some BIG changes and since then I started my own business and can now say I am a Work from Home Mom. Yay!!!! This has provided me with the opportunity to still bring in income for my family, which is necessary, BUT when Bryn spiked high fever yesterday, I was able to drop EVERYTHING and take her in, snuggle her and take care of her. If you’re a mom reading this, you know how big of a deal that is! I want all of you to experience that same feeling. You deserve it and so do your kids! Now, that doesn’t mean that what I do is the right fit for you, but if reading this hits home, let’s chat and find a way so that you too can have this same feeling! Life is all about hope and I NEVER want another mom to feel stuck and hopeless like I did. Stephanie Sinclair, How 2 Mom
