Friday, December 23, 2011

One week left and not much holiday spirit

According to my employer, my maternity leave is called "bonding time". I received a call from the FMLA company confirming my return date to work. Ugh. I wasn't ready for THAT call. So I have one more week of bonding time with my baby...the end. Like most other mother's in this country, I work. Therefore, I am being stripped of my time with her. I feel like somebody is trying to pry my screaming baby out of my arms. By American law, we only need 6 weeks before they deem us fit to return to work. Screw that and screw them. I took 13 weeks and I STILL think that's too short. Kudos to you, California, for also saying screw that and giving mother's 6 months to cherish this time. I'm not ready, work. I'm not ready to say goodbye to sleeping in with Josie next to me in bed. I'm not ready to say goodbye to morning walks, noon naps and afternoon hikes. I'm not ready to hand you over to another person for feedings, diaper changes, laughing, snuggling, and holding. You are too young and it's too soon. I hate this.

Thanks for raining on my holiday parade, work.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Flying high with the baby

Josie is almost 3 months old now. We thought it was high time she took her first flight. Actually, it was my need to get out of town and take a little trip before I am back to work. She did great! I wish I could say the same. I ended up getting sick on the last day....but it was worth it, every moment.