“I just gave birth to my little girl, and the hospital is seeing to all my baby’s needs, and mine for now. I feel so happy and proud to hold my baby, and I’m happy to think of little else right now. But, I’m already anxious about what’s coming after I leave the hospital and I have to return to work. I’m going to have to hire someone to look after my baby while I’m at work, and I’m having trouble coming to terms with that. I wish I could tend to her for a little longer, without having to return to work so soon. I don’t feel that I’m being fair to my child by returning to work, but our financial situation demands it. I’m torn about this, and it’s eating into my strong wish to be with and care for my girl. She needs and deserves her mother. Just a little bit longer.”