So I have been a mommy for nine weeks now. I must admit it is way harder than being a nanny. (Something I was in the late 90's). I am exhausted all the time. (Baby girl still does not sleep through the night.) I am also way busier than I was working.

One word. Gas. My baby has gas (I am hoping it is not acid reflux) and I can't seem to help her. We are using Gripe Water and as of last night Mylicon drops. I am hoping it works. It is heart breaking to hear her cry with pain. That said, I am thankful to be able to stay at home. If I was returning to work it would be tomorrow. Now that would be really heartbreaking.

Well, I am a proud mother of a four week old. I must admit the first couple of weeks were tough. It is very humbling to be entrusted with teaching a new human. That said, I feel my baby girl teaches me much more than I will ever teach her. I am extremely honored to be a member of the mommy set.

So this weekend, I say weekend because depending upon the ultrasound we had three different due dates, the baby is due. Mine has technically, not been a difficult pregnancy. There has been no "real" illness, but there have been lots of the "minor" inconveniences.

I am now shifting from the world of -ugh- late, 30-something, professionals to mommy. Due to a miraculous constellation of events, I have decided to 'opt out' or as author Pamela Stone of Opting Out? Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home prefers "silent strike".