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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP. I can completely relate to this feeling. I'm a new mom that doesn't have baby here yet, but the idea of "leaning in" just makes me want to check out professionally. I give 100% at work and love what I do, but I believe sometimes priorities need to adjust for seasons, and this is a case where it is acceptable. On top of that, I am in a graduate program so will likely be taking a leave of absence from that too.

It took so long for baby to come, and now that it is getting close, I just want to cherish the time and give my 100% to her. At least until she is a little bit older!

Not that people can't do both or more (work, school and parent), but why does it have to carry such a professional stigma? I wish corporate america were more family friendly in general, like other countries are when it comes to maternity leave and starting a family.

I feel like you have to prove people that you aren't lazy when you are pregnant. When really - you ARE feeling lazy, tired, sore, and irritated --  but it's only because you are pregnant and doing work all the time in making another life!!! I know we CAN do both, but not sure that we always SHOULD do both.

Sigh.
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But you want to get paid like you are doing both, right?[/quote]

Umm..no, I didn't say that. You said that. 
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Lots of women in this post are saying this though.  They are slacking off at work instead of quitting.[/quote]

Well, that is them, not me. I can't speak for them. As I said, I give 100% and I enjoy my work. But I completely understand (and dont judge) the conflict being discussed here, and know I will face a crossroads soon.

Anyway, I think the feelings of tiredness and having less motivation is totally normal! It's a life changing event. Everyone has ebbs in flows in performance from time to time. Pregnant or not. It happens.

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