Being a mummy the last 11 months, definitely qualifies as “work” in my mind, but a different type of work than what I used to do in media relations before my son was born, and one that received a pay check--a key difference between the terms “mommy” and “working mommy”.

Once upon a time I was very career focused; no one warned me that after having a baby the thought of leaving him for my office every day would make me cry. Fast forward 11 months and that’s exactly what’s happening. I look at his precious little face, watch him laugh and realise I can’t leave him for 10 hours a day! If I’m not with him for some of his day-time hours how much will I miss? How come maternity benefits can’t last until he goes to school?!

So now I am about to embark on a new adventure-becoming a mompreneur. There is something about that term that I just love. No doubt there are definite advantages to being one’s own boss. Question is, can I juggle a soon to be toddler, husband (thankfully he’s pretty self sufficient!) and a home office? I think if I can hold my baby in one arm and put on winter boots at the same time I should be able to figure out how to get some contracts!

I’m not under any illusion that it will be easy. I realise that starting your own company takes a lot of work but as my priorities change dare I say I have found a new obsession? As a result of my new focus I am willing to work outside of the standard 9-5 hours, I’ve learnt that sleep is overrated anyway! Certainly I have had practice working late nights and early mornings (and every hour in between) in the past year!

When I update my resume and include terms like “can handle short deadlines”, “deals well under pressure” and “willing to work unconventional hours” do you think future employers will picture me “working” with my child at 3 am changing diapers and feeding him? Truth be told, I believe the experiences of the past year help make me more rounded.

Bring on being a mompreneur I am ready! I don’t want to let other mompreneurs down!