Cradles and Careers

Just a mom navigating parenting while working full-time.

Working moms

  • Today, I got out of the house with my 3 month old for a good 9 hour stretch because my husband was tired and needed a break. Mind you, he had a full night’s sleep last night, while I went to bed at 1:00, nursed from 4:00-5:00 and was up at 7:00. So, you can Read more

  • I’ve officially made it through the first few days of pumping at work! Hooray!! This mom stuff is not for the faint of heart. I do want to take a minute and say that we are also supplementing with formula and have been for a while. If you are a formula mom, I see you Read more

  • I Put Mascara On For This

    Last night (rather, this morning), I went to bed around 12:36am only to stand over my son’s bassinet for a couple of hours crying over the fact that I had to return to work in a few hours. Once I finally calmed down and went to sleep, he woke up to eat at 3:00am. He Read more