onward

So, I think I’ve finally gotten over my little whiney stage concerning the whole maternity leave thing. It’s a sucky situation but it’s time to refocus and start planning. It’ll be tough for the first few months, trying to balance school, work and baby but I’ve got a great, unbelievably fantastic husband and wonderful supportive parents and parents-in-law all there to help. Together we’re gonna raise a wonderful little boy and I can’t wait…

So, the plan for now is for Mike and I to both continue working where we are. We just can’t afford to do otherwise. If all goes well, I’ll pass my comprehensive exam in October and finish my last class in December (hopefully with most of my sanity intact). Meanwhile, I’m going to start sending my resume out now in hopes that I may be able to land a full time position with salary as soon as possible, somewhere in Oklahoma, hopefully within driving distance (is this really so much to ask?). As long as they can pay me the equivalent to what Mike and I are making together right now, then Mike will potentially be able to stay at home with Liam. Our plan is still to someday move up North somewhere, but for now, we have a house that’s paid for which is a very good reason not to do anything reckless like skipping town with very little money saved up, minimal job experience, a new baby and an ailing dog.