So here is the primary reason I telecommute!

My daughter, Danielle, was born Sept 20, 2004 (yes, the picture is a few months out of date but cut me some slack, I’m a busy, working mom!). I work from home and have a nanny come in to look after her. (For those future moms and dads who have a baby on the way and think they can work at home and take care of the baby simultaneously, please rethink - more in me e-book coming soon!) This way whenever I need a break from sitting in front of my computer, I can stop and play with my daughter for a little while. I get to have little spurts of quality time with her throughout the day and she gets to know mommy is around if she needs me. I also can be around for the nanny to answer any questions or help her with any problems (which especially gives me peace of mind when the baby is sick).

Telecommuting allows me to have a closer connection to my baby than if I were going into the office and just seeing her for an hour in the morning and a couple hours in the evening before her bed time five days/week. I am very thankful that I’m in a situation that allows me to do this.

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