I am so grateful that I'm able to stay home with Hallie everyday. I didn't know how good I had it until I started learning about the struggles that so many moms face who don't have that same luxury that I do.
I used to just assume that women worked because that was something that they wanted to do. I didn't stop to think about how it is completely financially necessary for many. (Duh. why did that never cross my mind?) I never stopped to think about how stressful it would be to pick and choose a baby sitter or a specific daycare that you could completely trust to care for the most precious thing in your life. I never considered how frustrating and heart wrenching it would be to find that your child is terrified to go to that person day after day. I never considered the scheduling worries of dropping off, picking up etc. and making sure that those times fit in your schedule. I never considered how hard it would be knowing that someone other than you might be there for all of their "firsts". I never considered how you would worry day after day that your child was being treated and cared for as best as possible.
I really was completely ignorant to a lot of the struggles that can come with being a working mom. Granted, not all working women face all the above worries, but for now I am just SO grateful. I've been able to meet and talk to working moms who have opened my eyes to what they go through, and I am in awe of them!
I can't help but feel so blessed that I get to spend every day side-by-side with Hallie. There are tough days for sure, but I wouldn't trade them for anything!
