Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
You and your husband have all my best wishes and congratulations. I am sure that you will be successful parents.
However I would like to mention that I have known a few mothers who stuck it out for a few months as a line pilot but never any who were able to stay away long term. The bonds of motherhood are very strong. I found it very difficult to be away myself and can only imagine the torture it would be to be a mother leaving her new born on a two week trip.
I don't think we really know ourselves until we hold our children for the first time. Parenting is a hugely satisfying and fulfilling journey.
Best of luck,
SkyHigh
Yeah, I have heard of those too and you never know until you actually have a kid but I have asked some lady pilots if they have thought of quitting. Every one I asked with kids that is still working said no way. Oh well, I will see I guess. If I want to quit then it won't matter then anyway because I will want to. No matter what though, once we do have kids, I realize they are priority. Thanks for the well wishes. Hopefully things work out well, I am nervous though.
