This is a tough job. We started looking for a decent maid since I was 5 months pregnant. My baby is now almost 3 months, but we still don't have a paid helper at home. Currently, we have my sister-in-law who is with us since I gave birth. She and my brother are childless, so we requested her presence for the meantime.
Anyway, we are not looking for the best housemaid in the world. Someone who can do house chores and someone who also knows how to look after a baby during spare time will do. Actually, with our small family and a relatively small condominium unit (two bedroom and two bathroom, loft), our housemaid will truly have a lot of spare time. Plus, we don't just sit at home. I usually cook and do some cleaning, but my major job is babysitting. The maid will mostly perform her job as a helper. As a mother, I will have to perform everything that will contribute to my child's well-being.
It was my dream to be a full-time mom. I lost my mother when I was seven and with all the hard time of growing up without her, I sort of promised myself to be a hands on mom in the future. I don't want my baby to suffer growing up without me. I should be there on her first cry, first smile, first word, etc. Well, my moment already came! It's time to keep my promise and to fulfill my dream.
I'm back to work after 78 days of maternity leave. In the office, I miss my baby every minute and every second. Today is my fourth doing the same old job, a job which is not boring, merely talking; yet going home comes to my mind every now and then. My baby is just as important as that. So important that it makes me want to file my resignation. RESIGNATION?! Hmmm.. we will see. We are spending the New Year in the province to visit my relatives, and most importantly, to find a maid. If and when there is no decent helper available, I will just reason out my baby and leave my position. I swear.
