Work Life Balance for Moms: My Journey from Laptop to Lullabies
One of the first and most difficult challenges I faced as a new mother was balancing work and parenting — especially when I didn’t have the family support I expected. Due to family issues, particularly with my mother-in-law, my own mother wasn’t allowed to stay with me. That left me to raise my baby mostly on my own, starting from her third month.
Working from Home with a Newborn
The first month actually went better than I feared. I worked on my laptop with my baby lying nearby on the bed. I’d talk to her in between typing emails and joining meetings. It felt like a special bond — like we were a little team.
Still, many people around me were quick to criticize. They said I was too focused on my work and warned that my baby might have delayed speech because I wasn’t spending “enough” time talking to her. That really hurt.
But the truth is, I never ignored her. I spoke to her all the time — about everything. Honestly, she felt like my only friend during those long, quiet days.
Creating My Own Version of Work Life Balance
During her fourth, fifth, and sixth months, I became even more intentional about talking to her, singing to her, and keeping her close. Slowly, those critical voices faded, and I stopped letting others define what good parenting should look like.
The biggest challenge came during meetings, especially with clients. But thankfully, some of them understood. A few even encouraged me. That support — even from strangers — gave me strength. It made me realize that work life balance for moms doesn’t have to look perfect. It just has to work for you.
Finding Strength in the Chaos
Even when things felt overwhelming, I felt like God was helping me in small, quiet ways — through kind words from clients, through my baby’s smiles, and through the small victories each day.
Balancing motherhood and work wasn’t easy, and I’m still learning. But I’ve come to understand that balance doesn’t mean doing everything — it means doing what matters, and giving yourself grace for the rest.
💬 A Note for Fellow Moms
If you’re trying to find your own work life balance as a mom, remember: there’s no one right way. Whether you’re working from home, in an office, or taking a break from work, your love and effort matter more than any perfect routine.
You’ve got this. 💛
