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06/10/2016
Dr. Laura:
My husband and I never expected to become grandparents. Our daughter was dedicated to furthering her education. She was our little science geek growing up and now works at a prestigious medical center. Her career was her passion.
Then she met a good man we really liked and married him. Children weren't in their plans, but seven years later, we were told they were expecting a child. This was a happy shock to my husband and me. Our precious granddaughter arrived (we were there), and my daughter took maternity leave, and her husband took family medical leave, so they could bond with their bundle of joy.
I helped with household chores, and my daughter extended her maternity leave a few time. Finally, she went back to work, but only in the early morning hours. Dad works "second shift" so he was able to be there when his daughter was awake. Then my daughter announced that she was putting science "on the shelf" and concentrating on raising her daughter. I'm so proud of her not letting the pressures of a career cloud her judgment. My son-in-law totally supports the decision too.
We live 300 miles away, but I get regular phone calls about our granddaughter's latest escapades. We visit frequently, and I babysit now and then. Seeing my daughter sitting on the porch blowing bubbles with her daughter or running around the yard with her, I don't see her as wasting her education. She was a smart kid, and now she's a really smart Mom!
Maria
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