In honor of my last night on maternity leave, I give you a poem... ![]() T'was the last night on leave, and all through the house, The baby was sleeping while mom ironed her blouse. Her slacks were hung without much a care, because going back to work just didn't seem fair! While pumping some milk moms eyes shed a tear, when most other countries get at least half a year. Eight weeks seemed to pass awfully quick, returning so soon made moms stomach feel sick. And then faster than lightning this dreaded day came As she shouted "why so soon? it is such a shame!" and with detailed instructions; diagrams she drew, A line up of bottles and extra milk, too. Upstairs she went without a leap or a bound, With her hair falling out and her belly still round. She spoke not a word as she thought about work, "get it together" "don't be a jerk" Leaning into the crib kissing baby's sweet nose, giving one more hug, into bed mom goes. just when she thought everything was alright She heard baby cry out.... ... and now she'll be up all night!
All kidding and sarcasm aside... I just can't for the life of me understand how it is okay to do this to a mother and her baby so young. Fortunately between Matt, my mom, and his mom, our kids are always with someone who loves them... who really loves them. Unfortunately that can't be me... And we wonder what the Mental Health crisis is from in this country.
Mothers should be raising their babies, and our Free country should support us in doing that.
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Patricia Clark
10/12/2017 04:04:33 am
Yes!
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10/12/2017 10:53:18 am
What a lovely poem! Perfectly written and sadly correct. Hope your first day wasn't horrible. 8 weeks is way too soon :`( On a happier note- love the blog!
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Annie Ruiz
10/15/2017 07:09:11 pm
So true and so sad. Sending you love and strength as you make this transition. Be gentle on yourself Mama. ❤️
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