The Moment I Quit...

~ Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM ~

Alyson is 2 months and 2 days old today...

And 2 years ago, exactly 2 days after my 2 months maternity leave, I quit my IT job.

* Photo credit: Google search

I still remember how worried and stressed out I was during my maternity leave in deciding whether to continue on with my job or to quit and stay home to take care of Ben. You can read this post on one of the reasons why I quit my IT job (it's in my old blog) for more details.

On the 2nd day after I returned back to work, the decision was clear. QUIT. I served my 1 month notice and paid up the other 2 months (no loss as I get paid during my 2 months maternity leave) and began my SAHM journey from then on.

I am glad I'm a SAHM now that Alyson comes along, at least I don't have to go through the headache and heartache of worrying who and how is she going to be taken care while I work etc etc.

Btw, today Ben turns 32 months old, which marked my 32 months of breastfeeding him, the first 6 exclusively, then breastfed him through my pregnancy and now, tandem nursing him (mostly down to once a day prior to bedtime) with Alyson... Happy 32 months old to my dear Benjamin!

And I'm also being featured in Mumsgather blog today! Go and check out my guest post!

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Aries

All the twos, what a coincidence. Should call it the terrific twos. I am sure you are glad that you actually did stopped work and take care of your children. I did it much latter, when my two sons were about to turn to teenagers, I realize I should be at home giving them support rather then have them at a baby sitter house. Too old to be baby sit by others and too young to stay at home alone, so I called it quit and glad I did. Happy parenting to you

24yomummy

thanks for sharing your experience Smile based on your situation, I think you made the right choice. Ben and Alyson is blessed to have a mummy like you. Hope you'll have a great weekend with everyone at home.

Take care!

aurie

How wonderful that you were able to stay home with Ben, and now your little princess Smile

Jenny @ I'm a full-time mummy

Hey Aries!
Yes, I'm glad I don't have to go through the heartache and heartbreak of leaving my daughter to other to care for if I'm still working! Happy parenting to you too!

Hey 24yomummy!
Thank you! You have a great weekend too! Smile

Hey Aurie!
Yes, praise God for that!

teresa

Congratulations on making the decision and on SAHM-hood. Your children are very fortunate.
Enjoy!

Kayla

i wish were in a good place to be able to do that. i would love to stay home with tater man.

Jenny @ I'm a full-time mummy

Thanks Teresa!

Hey Kayla!
I'm sure all mothers if given the chance would love to stay home with their kids! And just because a mother is working doesn't mean she loves her children less!

af

Dont have courage to be full time mother..everybody might think so !

even im now just an expecting mother!
but this entry(IT job entry also) help me.. extra-courage!!
credit for u jenny.

Even the baby x yet come to the earth, but the mummy already ask for 24hour notice.im resigning! start the 'new job'. expecting mother! (The situation also like a 'mother' ; stressful , need to be tough. ist? )

may all ur entries always inspire me on and off.Decision Done!

Jenny @ I'm a full-time mummy

Hi af!
When the moment comes, you will know what to do. Pray for it, pray for solutions, pray to God to let you know what to do. Even while expecting, already we are worried how are we going to care for the baby, then when the baby comes, you will be more worried! You worry how is the baby going to cope if you place him/her under a nanny, will he/she grow more attached to nanny, less bonding time etc etc.

I wrote a post in my old blog (imafulltimemummy.blogspot.com/.../...tay-home.html)

Do take a look and praying for the best to you and family!

Carolyn

I have high respect for your bravery to quit! Read your old post and totally understand why you quit. Your children are so blessed..Smile Happy 32 months old to Ben!

Jenny @ I'm a full-time mummy

Thank you Carolyn! I'm blessed that God blessed us continuously even with 1 income less...

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