Two years ago, the thought of children did not cross my mind. I was career-driven. I was ready to take over the world. Then... I turned 27. And suddenly, from somewhere deep inside me, I started to her the tick-tock of my biological clock. It was sudden. It was alarming. But, it is there and I can no longer ignore it or pretend it's not a factor in my decision-making.
I spend a lot of my time pondering questions like "What if I got pregnant?" and "How would we make it when I'm earning only a fraction of my income while on maternity leave?". Will getting pregnant (if I even can) ruin my career growth by putting me on the mommy track? Will I lose interest in my career because suddenly my priorities will drastically change, including my inclination to spend 4 hours commuting to a job that I like, but don't love?
So many questions. So few answers. But, what I do know is that in my heart, I really want to have kids. I want to shape the future by raising a child that brings value into the world.
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Good for you! There's no need to rush. You know what you want but don't let anyone expect anything out of you.
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- Jun