I was laid off right after I found out I was pregnant. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I was laid off right after I found out I was pregnant. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

The author was laid off right after she found out she was pregnant.Photo credit: Emily Moelker PhotographyA week after I learned I was pregnant, I was laid off. I was panicked about job-hunting while pregnant, but my husband encouraged me to rest.Though I'm still angry at how it happened, having the time to recharge was something of a gift.One night in November 2023, I took a pregnancy test. When a faint second pink line appeared, it almost seem…

I Was Scared To Become A Mom

Those who know me may be surprised to read that. Of course, I was beyond excited when I found out I was pregnant last January, and that excitement was genuine. But being pregnant was one thing—having a baby was another! See, I was one of the youngest in both my immediate and extended family, so I had very little experience with babies. I always loved the idea of babies and thought they were precious and wonderful, but decidedly intimidating. The…

I Lost My Job After Becoming a Mom Because They 'Need Someone Who Won't Get Distracted'

They told me I was too distracted to keep my job just months after returning from maternity leave. What I did next sparked a conversation millions couldn't ignore. I used to wake up at 5:30 in the morning. My son would already be crying, red-faced, and wriggling in his crib...