I was blessed with the birth of my second born son in January of this year (my first-born is ten, going on 16!). Before he was born I worried about how I would handle business during his early days but had hoped that since it was winter - not really a slower time of year here in Omaha but you would think it might be - and I had a good independent contractor with my firm that I would handle it all okay and enjoy at least 4-6 weeks at home with my beautiful baby.
Boy, was I wrong! My bundle of joy was indeed, bundled up and out with me on appointments at the ripe old age of 11 days. We had a vacant install and two vacant tear downs that day (with the assistance of my independent contractor). The next two days brought a couple of occupied home staging appointments in Omaha and neighboring communities and the following weeks were much the same. Every time one of my agent partners would call with an appointment request, I would mention that I was home with my (fill in the blank) week old baby and not leaving him with the sitter yet. The options were that either the seller could work with my independent contractor or I could come with the baby. Wouldn't you believe every one of them wanted me to do the appointment and everyone was happy to see the baby. They often thought of it as a bonus!
Though I was a little frustrated from time to time with my lack of sleep and juggling the care of a newborn with the rest of my family AND business, I continuously reminded myself how truly blessed I am to have a wonderful family and a great business that allows me to earn a decent living and care for my family.
We are considering possibly having another baby a year or two down the road ... I am thinking I might have to carefully plan conception so that he is born mid-December which tends to be the slowest time of year for me and perhaps I could have a solid two weeks at home. Any thoughts? How have other new mothers/home stagers handled this situation?
Couldn't resist popping in a photo of the little guy. Here's Preston at 2 months, enjoying a day off from work :-)
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