I'm sure every working mom would have faced this question in her life. In today's trend of nuclear family, it's difficult to manage our new born alone and the choices left are child care centers or saying good bye to your professional life. I'm personally not very much in favor of child care centers especially for less than a year old kido. I know it's tough to take a break from career and sitting at home especially when you are working for last 4 -5 years. I'm going through the same phase. For Yesha I have to resign from my current organization. True this wasn't an easy decision but anything for my Doll. I won't call this a sacrifice (that most of us say) as this is a self chosen decision for the well being of my daughter. I won't lie by saying that I'm happy to leave my work but again priorities changes in life and it's better to accept the changes. Even big happiness has their own cost. Well written by Gulzar "muskuraye to muskurane ke Karz utarne honge".
Few mothers also face post pregnancy depression due to sudden changes in life and leaving career is one of them. How to keep balance & face these sudden changes? Here comes the role of your life partner, without whose support this journey can't be completed. Mr. Husband this is for U:) Every woman has their own way of handling these changes. Well for me what works is music, writing & of course smile of my sweetheart - Yesha. Being a mother is completely a wonderful experience but again we should not lose our own identity.
nice chronicling. bests.
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