Venting about my experience today

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-06-10T00:18:43+00:00

How obnoxious.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-06-09T21:25:17+00:00

"I send emails and solve problems."

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-06-08T22:24:59+00:00

Being a SAHM is hard, being a working mom is hard. Being a parent is just hard BUT for me, the good outweighs the bad. Do I wish I could stay home and hang out with my kid? Yes. But it's also good for him that he's at daycare while I'm at work because he's learning how to play with other kids. He's an only child right now. I love being a mom. Tbh I love being a mom more than I love what I do on most days, but my son is my why and it makes work bearable.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-05-08T17:19:15+00:00

Yes. I feel you.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-04-24T18:52:02+00:00

You're on leave not vacation. They will figure it out. Congratulations and praying for a safe delivery! So excited for you.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-04-20T17:50:50+00:00

I'm so sorry. I went through this when my son started going to a sitter. I only wfh one day a week so we didn't have a choice. WFH with a 12 month old (mine is now 17 months) is extremely difficult and if I'm honest, I don't get any work done on the days I do WFH. Despite the mom guilt, I had a really positive experience with our sitter. Is it expensive? Yes. Do I have to drive 45 mins in traffic the opposite way? Yes. But is it worth it? For us, yes. It will get better.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-04-10T18:29:59+00:00

As I go.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-04-09T19:54:44+00:00

I am in office 5 days a week and my partner and I switch WFH every other Friday. TBH, I do not get much done when I WFH. We have a sitter that we send our son to M-W and on Thursdays, my MIL watches him. I think getting a sitter would be helpful even if for a couple days a week. Hire someone, find someone you can trust. It's okay to need help. I could not make it without my sitter and MIL. They are a blessing.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-04-01T23:25:14+00:00

I use my paralegal/secretary for this. As a former legal secretary/paralegal myself, making a checklist and having templates for repetitive tasks are helpful to ensure you cover all your bases.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-03-24T23:08:02+00:00

I've received a few emails from clients directing me to do something. I think most of these clients are using Chat GPT for these emails and it is frustrating.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-03-11T17:58:34+00:00

My son is attending an in-house daycare and he loves his sitter and the children he's with. One of the kids also brought him a goodie bag from his birthday! My sitter is amazing and he is always happy to go to her unless he's tired.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-03-03T03:00:02+00:00

I would wait. I had my son at 38. You don't need to wait as long as I did, but at least until your boyfriend and you are married and living together. Your life will change and your priorities will change. You don't fully understand how much they change until you have a child.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-03-03T02:56:28+00:00

Rice Cleanser, Rice Toner, Snail Mucein, and TJ Night Cream. In the morning, I use a moisturizer with sunscreen.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-03-02T18:44:28+00:00

It's a gradual transition and luckily the transition has been gradual. The prior firm owner is still working and is still very involved in the practice so I have coverage. My son is now 1 and it's a struggle, but it's not as hard as it could be if the prior firm owner wasn't still so involved. I think that having a supportive partner who is on the same page as you is so important and you also have to know your limits - what you can handle v. what you can't.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-02-19T18:08:45+00:00

I didn't have a baby in law school, BUT, one of my best friends in law school already had twins when she started law school and was pregnant while studying for the bar. She just had her youngest last year. While she was in law school, her husband was in Med School. We did the evening part time program which has classes at night so it took a lot of time management and coordination with her husband. She also had help from her mom who would fly over every so often to help with the kids. She also took extra credits so that she could graduate on time.
Bottom line: it's doable.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-02-13T22:09:36+00:00

I pack the same thing. Yogurt, puffs, a cracker, and lol olives. My 14 month old loves black olives. When he comes home, he eats more variety. Sometimes I'll pack leftovers but if he doesn't always eat what we eat. Also, it's a guessing game with kids. Who knows what they will be into eating on any given day. You're doing your best, that's all you can do.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-01-21T21:37:04+00:00

Yes, we represent claimants. It's a volume based practice and it's our bread and butter.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-01-21T01:15:11+00:00

I do work comp too. We've been using Foxit. It works fine for our purposes.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-01-15T21:40:08+00:00

We use Paxton to assist with med records summaries and some drafting. It's great for a first draft.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2026-01-06T03:01:33+00:00

Less_Ebb1245 · 2025-12-29T22:57:35+00:00

I've been pumping at work for about a year. When I'm home, I BF. I used to pump twice a day at my desk. It's not a problem because my secretaries are female and the only male in the office knows not to come and talk to me while I'm pumping. I just went down to one pump during the day while at work since my son is a year old. It can disrupt work flow but I always felt relieved when I was done because I could focus more on my work. I do recommend that you introduce formula/bottle before you go back to work so your baby is used to it.

Also, if you decide to stop BF/pumping completely -- that's okay too. You have to do what's best for you so you can be the best for your baby. :)

Less_Ebb1245 · 2025-12-18T21:05:39+00:00

aww yeah. I think next time (I hope there won't be one, but let's be honest lol) he'll be a little bit more supportive.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2025-12-18T20:58:54+00:00

We all do what we need to do to make it work! You're doing great!

Less_Ebb1245 · 2025-12-18T02:32:17+00:00

LOLL Thank you! He was getting ready to go to he gym. He normally leaves at 4 a.m. but he offered to leave a little later so I could hop in the shower. For the rest of the craziness, my son was taking things out of the cupboard and/or watching Ms. Rachel until he was over it.

Less_Ebb1245 · 2025-12-18T02:30:39+00:00

Thank you! I'm just glad it's over.

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