Will i still like working after having my own children???

Serene - posted on 04/25/2011

Hi Charmaine I know just how you feel. I know this post is a little old but, I have been in the same situation as you. I ended up moving on with another/different career. I had worked in childcare for 6 years and after I had my son that will be 3 in June, I still enjoyed my job. But, when my second came around, it was time to find another job...

Jennifer - posted on 01/03/2011

I can relate...As a once single mom with a very stubborn child i def go to the point you are at. I find that taking some refresher coarses (professional development) or even talking to some others in the field that really have some passion for it can jump start you. Your paitence will be different with the children you care for vs your own, ask for a transfer to an older age group/room. gets you away from your girls and less "poo and spew" as you call it. Best of luck!

Candy - posted on 12/23/2010

You sound like you are a lovely person to be working in childcare, but you need a little time out to deal with your own tiredness. Good on you for recognising you are short on patience. Can you find an alternative job until you have a few more resources, or work in the preschool rooms where you won't be doing the nappy stuff? It's not that great an idea to be in the same room as your kids anyway- it makes the other staff a bit tense and unnatural because they know a parent is right there watching all the time- they will give you better feedback about your babies if you leave them to it. You would be just down the hall. Working in an older kids' room would also prepare you for what to expect next from your own kids. Just a thought!

Jennifer - posted on 09/01/2010

Hi! Yes! With just one, almost 2 yrs old son, I've had days where I felt like the other kids were taking away from my son and my personal time with him. I found myself struggling with impatience and such. I had to really pray, go over the reasons I wanted to work with children, and why it's good for my son too. I tell myself when I have another child and they're a newborn, I may not be able to do this anymore. God is bigger than our minds, and He knows what is best for us and what we can handle. So, I don't know your answer, but I do know I go through the same thing.