Career Change

Since learning I was pregnant I was tormented with the decision of what to do once the babe arrived. I could see the pro's and con's of both sides... Stay home to raise our baby and be tasked with being personally responsible for each of her developmental milestones or send her to day school to let the professionals handle it. After all, they are all much more qualified than I in child development.




I decided to wait a few weeks after her birth to make such a decision as I did not know how it would feel staying home. At some point during the past 6 years I started to feel like quite the professional and at times thoroughly enjoyed working, earning an income, etc.




Each day that I have spent with her the past 9 weeks made it increasingly obvious of what decision I should make. By staying home I risk ruining her, but by sending her to day school I risk missing out on so much that I really do not want to miss out on. I read somewhere that if one does decide to stay home they will never regret the time spent with their child. I really agree with that statement - so, not to say how long I will stay home, but for right now it is the right decision. With that I resigned from my professional position yesterday. Bitter sweet, yes it is, but if I ever need reinforcement of the decision that I have made I will just ask Elaine to give me a little smile or a snuggle and that seems to make it all worth it.

6 Weeks Later

Things are looking up in the Saltsman home! Last week we began our use of cloth diapers... Elaine has finally packed on enough pounds to where I felt like they fit her appropriately. John has embraced the usage of cloth diapers, and I secretly believe that he likes them. As a friend told me, "cotton has to feel better on their bottoms than plastic!" I settled on using the BumGenius 4.0 pocket diapers with snaps - and am very happy with my choice! I also purchased a few BumGenius AIO's, while both are great, I am actually much happier with the fit of the pocket diapers.

Other breaking news... after almost 6 full weeks of sleeping on our chests at night in the trusty living room recliner, Elaine Grace has successfully slept in her crib for the past two nights! While she is not sleeping "through the night", which is what some would consider success, I cannot express how much more rested I feel spending my time in between feedings in my actual bed! Before, Elaine was only almost perfect, now she is surely perfect (to us anyways...)!

I was so excited about this new occurence that I picked up my knitting needles yesterday and finished a baby cocoon and a matching hat! This morning I started a little sweater for Miss Elaine. It will be her reward for sleeping in her crib.

I will post new pics this week - Have a Happy Sunday, All!