This week's topic is all about changes in life after baby. How has life changed since I've had Henry? It may be easier to answer how life hasn't changed, but I'll give it a try -- at least how Henry has changed my direction in life.
Once upon a time, this blog was called The Kavanaugh Report: Law School Edition. Because, once upon a time, I was going to be a lawyer.
Six weeks after I graduated, I found out I was pregnant. On March 18, 2011 my life drastically changed, my direction changed, my dreams changed.
I sat at home dreading the idea of being a lawyer. All I wanted to do was stay at home and have the privileged of being with Henry. Thanks to my wonderful, hardworking, understanding husband, and a great stay-at-home consulting job, Morgan and I have been able to make me staying home a reality -- at least for now.
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After being at home for these last 15 months, and especially after starting tot-school, I truly believe that I have missed my life's calling and should have been a teacher. And, I'm really not sure law school, or being a lawyer, was ever something I truly wanted to do.
But, I've made choices. Choices I'm going to have to pay off live with for a long time. So, eventually I'll work outside my home. Maybe in the legal field, maybe as an attorney, but maybe not.
I know there are people who judge me for this change of heart. Its not easy for me to understand some days either. I worked hard to get my J.D., to graduate Magna Cum Laude, and to pass the bar. Why don't I feel compelled to use my education?
While I don't have an answer to that question, I do know one thing. I'm loving every second of this very unexpected career decision...this amazing life change.
How has your life changed since having a baby? Or after some other big event? Link up at Growing Up Geeky!
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I'm in the opposite boat. To me, it *sounds* nice to be a SAHM with my son...but I'm not cut out for it. Or rather, I'm not cut out to be a stay at home stepmom (we have custody of my husband's two kids from his first marriage, too.) I've been home for 3 weeks with AJ, and I'm ready to go back to work. I don't go back until August 1st, and I'm trying to enjoy the time we have now before I go back to work, but I can't stop checking my work email and checking in with my coworkers and working on a research project on the side while I'm on maternity leave.
But I also really feel that I found my calling in my job. I landed just where I needed to and I love what I do. And I think I'll be a better and more appreciative mom when I go back to work. (And then I'm sure I'll long to be home with my son, haha.)
But I think part of the GOOD part of feminism is that we're allowed to make that choice (at least as far as money is concerned.)
To answer your question: My life has definitely changed, but I was expecting it. We worked hard in prior years to get to the point where I could turn over the breadwinner hat. I'm glad my bachelors degree will be put to use again someday but even then I'm sure I'll just be looking for a paycheck. Sorry employers, I'm not the model employee, I'm too busy being a wife and mother. :P Jessie :)
I've been sitting here wishing I was a SAHM or WAHM all day....
BTW, thanks for your comment! I'm just starting out blogging seriously and I appreciate it.
Sara
Also, I wanted to mention how much I love your tot-school idea. Is it alright if I borrow/pin some of these ideas. I'm going to be home with my 17 month old at the end of June until Sept 2013 and would love to teach him while I'm off.
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