Am I an overachiever or glutten for punishment? Or do I just want to vent to others who know what I'm going through? Whatever the reason, I've just created a new community blog for working mothers, The 2-Hour Mom.
While pregnant, I thought I would surely be a stay at home after I had the kid. About a month into maternity leave, I realized that I just wasn't cut out for full-time mommydom. I'm a multitasker. I needed to work in addition to being a mom. So I work. But I work a lot. Workaholism runs in my family, so when I work, I WORK. Early morning conference calls with colleagues overseas. Full days at work that don't allow me to leave until 5:30. Leaving me to parent on weekdays between the hours of 6 and 8pm. I am The 2-Hour Mom.
My two-year-old is thus far well adjusted, even-tempered (mostly), eats well, obeys reasonably (for a two-year-old), and meets or exceeds all major milestones for development. So this blog exists to reassure working mothers that while we're not SuperMommy, we can have careers and amazing children at the same time. And there will be problems, too. Tantrums. Illnesses at the WORST possible time. Sleep problems. Yep, all of it. And we will still get up and be on that conference call at 7 am. Or at work by 9. Or both.
My friends will also share their stories here, and we encourage you to share as well! Community! Therapy! And it's free! :-)
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