A Business and a Baby
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No one said it would be easy, I think to myself some mornings at 2 a.m. as I’m working away at my computer, catching up on paperwork before baby Isaiah’s next feeding. It’s one of those challenges where ignorance is bliss. Looking back, I couldn’t have prepared for even less sleep than the lack of sleep most new mothers experience. However, there is something to be said for loving what you do and wanting its success that gives you that extra energy just when you need it.
It is hard to be positive all the time, though. Sometimes when I hear new moms talk about all the things they get to do with their babies, I certainly do feel a little envious. It’s at this moment that I do need to stop and remember that quality of time spent with children is most important—not necessarily the amount. I feel that society is very judgmental of the working mom and the stay-at-home mom at the same time. It seems to be a no-win situation.
It’s about BALANCE. And with that in mind, I always say that the moms who don’t get maternity leave must schedule in their down time (or else it won’t happen), delegate without guilt, be prepared to make some mistakes, create social opportunities that meet more then one need (like exercising with your baby), shop for groceries with a friend. Also, don’t do things that other people can do—like clean your house. Even if you don’t have a lot of disposable income, you can justify this expense. If you, the entrepreneur, are cleaning instead of working, then you’re actually losing money!!!
Cheers,
Andrea Page
