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The biggest benefit for me has been working from home. My wife stayed home with our young daughter before the pandemic, and this has reinforced that decision. B
by mike1o1 6y ago
The biggest benefit for me has been working from home. My wife stayed home with our young daughter before the pandemic, and this has reinforced that decision. Being able to work from home and seeing her go from 6mo to 16mo and being present for all those milestones has been a blessing, especially with an accommodating workplace. It hasn’t been easy as we live in a small home, but we do what we can.
So, I wouldn't say we're necessarily thriving, but we're doing the best we can to see the silver linings and I’m thankful that I’m able to work at home.
- codq 6y agoIn a similar boat. Our first was born this past June, and while it hasn't been easy—FYI TO ANYONE READING, BABIES ARE A LOT OF WORK—I feel like this pandemic couldn't have come at a better time, if it had to come at all. There will be a point soon, I'm sure, where I may start to feel he's missing out on building relationships with other toddlers and trusted adults. But for now, all things considered, we can't really complain.
- giantg2 6y agoBabies can also be a ton of money. My kid developed a condition which will pretty much lead to me hitting max out of pocket every year on the medical insurance.
- tomcam 6y agoI have multiple kids like that, and after more than two decades of being a parent I still love every damn day of it.
- tomcam 6y agoI was frequently reminded as a kid how much trouble kids are, so I was totally ready for that when I became a parent. What I was not ready for was how shockingly fun and beautiful the whole process has been.