It's working for Erica L
Massachusetts
2 children
“Things went exactly as planned. We gave a lot of thought to timing, child care, and transitioning ahead of time.”
What is one piece of advice you wish you could offer your former expectant self?
Enjoy the journey – spend less time worrying about what is to come and celebrate what is now.
How much leave did you take, and how comfortable were you taking it?
I returned part time after 8 weeks with James; I returned part time after 6 weeks with Jacob. I returned to full time work with both after 12 weeks. Things went exactly as planned. We gave a lot of thought to timing, childcare, and transitioning ahead of time.
Who was your biggest source of support in returning to work? What was your biggest pregnancy indulgence?
My husband … my wonderful, wonderful husband.
I indulged in all things beef with James and ICE CREAM with Jacob.
Fill in the blanks: As a working parent, I never expected ____ would be so hard and ____ would be so much easier!
I never expected the financial aspects would be so hard and the love would be so much easier! Loving my family is the easiest thing I’ve EVER done in life.