Could I really do this???

Posted By: Kira on 2005-07-19
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I am a single mother to a 5 week old. I would really like to enroll with Career Steps to become an MT. I want to be able to stay home with my son. I would probably start working when he is anywhere from 6-12 months old.

For those of you that have babies and do this, Can I really expect to be able to do this at home with a baby? I know if so, it will be hard...but definately worth it in the long run.

Thanks!!

Kira

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Could I really do this??? - Kira
- You can do this with a baby. - Home MT Mom
- It is hard but only at first... - sm
- Yes, if you do it right - I did it
  - Babyproof! I still have my babyproof things on our cabinets -sm - Laura E.
- I don't know how it's possible to do this with a baby to contend with unless you put him in da - It's no different than working in an office
- another point sm - MTMom
- Like lots of the women here, I got into MT for that reason (Please sm) - Chickadee
- the point in a nutshell, IMHO sm - MTMom
- How many lines?? - Kira
- A lot of negativity here - I did it
  - Negativity and reality...... - SM
    - Have to say I agree with you - LM
      - Sorry, I meant didn't have to do it at home full time - LM
    - I assure you, MTs NOT taking care of their own kids while working at home is NOT the rule. Its the - HappyMomMT
      - So far HappyMomMT, you are the only negative person in regards to this post. SM - nn
        Wait a doggone minute here... I would BE MY LIFE... - SM
        I wonder how much attention HappyMomMT pays to her kids... - SM
        Well, collectively it probably took 20 minutes of my time to post today. - raising YOUR kids, which is, of
        LOL, that's exactly what I was thinking - This is NOT a "parenting" debate
        This career is so closely related to "parenting" that they are one and the same, really. - AnotherMomMT
        Since when is this career closely related to parenting??????????? (sm) - childfree by choice
        Heavens, now you're popping in about NOT having kids. You've sure been quiet for a while! - raising YOUR kids, which is, of
        You're still missing the point. She needs to hear ALL sides. - sm
        There is a big difference between being negative - BTDT
        But you are being negative! Your experience sounds horrible, but it wasn't like that - LM
        But you are being negative! Your experience sounds horrible, but it wasn't like that - LM
        So, just simply summing it up. You have 2 kids, and they fight while you work, so you just - HappyMomMT
        To HappyMomMT. Me again. LOL. I agree with you about daycare, I do. SM - nn
      - Hey, don't jump all over me.... - Me again
- Previous posters are 100% correct. Here's what I've learned... - sm
  - Your first boss really sealed your fate! You had failure handed to you at the start! - NutherMT
    - Did you even READ my post? - No gloom and doom here.
      - Yes, I read your post, and I just re-read it, and I've copied and pasted for you in case - Me Again
  - I wish I had read this BEFORE getting in the field - fg
- I broke into the field with a 9-mo baby.... - SM
- You can do it but you have to be determined, have a solid office background helps, obviously an - sm - Laura E.
- Thanks for the honesty - Kira
  - You have a good, realistic attitude about it. Good luck to you. nm - nm
  - It sounds like you've done your research, and your - BTDT
- Not to discourage you, but wanting to work at home - BTDT
  - My kids have suffered greatly from me working at home with them home. SM - nn
    - Working full time at home with small children is hard but part time works great - Sharyn
    - Your post should be required reading for anyone wanting to do at-home MT to be with kids...SM - SM
      - How can you NOT do both? How can you NOT take care of kids and do this? Heavens! - HappyMomMT
        You act like all women are walking wombs..SM - Good God
        Now that certainly followed the thread! Bravo! Thanks for - LM
        I love reading your posts..and having my own feelings - validated
        Kids are demanding and so is MT work. My question is how CAN you do this with kids, rather than how - nn
        Well, I'm not sure that you really want an answer of HOW to do it versus - HappyMomMT
        I love what you just wrote - lea
      - I agree - Kira
        Your time at home with your child is so - short...!
        to short... I dont think you guys know what day care is. - nn
        OF COURSE we know what daycare is! Its anyone OTHER than Mom spending the majority of the day - raising YOUR kids, which is, of
        My kids were out of control before daycare, when they were home with me while I worked all day. - nn
        OMG! Don't just change your mind immediately because of a few negative women! - HappyMomMT
        I'm not giving up - Kira
        I know of a company who is restarting up their mentoring program for newly-graduated MTs. A GREAT - LM
  - MT working at home - Gaile
  - sorry, but I have to agree w/BTDT sm - I agree
    - I second that - PJ

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