John and I are expecting our first baby here in a few days…the official due date is 10/10/10. I’m unbelievably excited and can’t wait for Trinity’s arrival. I have to admit, I’ve had it easy. I’ve worked from home since 2002 so I’ve been able to lounge in the pool, go for walks, do lots of baby shopping during the week when stores are empty and had plenty of time for reading all the baby books. All that while still working my business and earning a phenomenal income.
One thing about being pregnant, is other women who are pregnant love to chat it up. When John and I were in the Chinese restaurant, our waitress came over with an obvious baby bump. She’s 6 months along and I instantly felt sorry for her. I really have lounged around during my pregnancy and her’s the girl on her feet all day long hustling and busting with the extra weight. I simply couldn’t imagine why anyone would endure that when there’s so many other options available.
I thought about what would happen after her baby was born. Maybe a couple of weeks off and then daycare, back to work, the challenge of childcare, etc. etc. Having a home-based business eliminates all of that. I’ll have the convenience of breastfeeding from home, the joy of having my husband experience the baby and all of her “firsts” with me, the fun of being in our yard or walking down the block and venturing out whenever we feel like it.
Some folks would say I’m “lucky”, but that really isn’t it. Eight years ago when I was busting my butt as a high school teacher, I made a choice. It wasn’t an easy choice as John and I were deep in a financial hole, but we knew that working our jobs was never going to get us where we wanted to be or give us the freedom and lifestyle we wanted. So, when opportunity knocked on our door, we tossed away our excuses, refused to acknowledge our limitations and went for it. The results were amazing. We earn more than we ever would at jobs (far more), live a life of total freedom and enjoy being able to choose for ourselves exactly how we want to live, what we want to do and when we want to do it.
The greatest thing about home based business is it’s the great “equalizer”. Anyone can get started and be successful if they are truly committed to having a home business lifestyle. It doesn’t take a lot of know how, a lot of money or a lot of experience. What it takes is a burning desire for freedom and success, focused action, commitment, confidence, time and effort.
I’ll tell you one thing. I’m glad we made the decision to break free because I wouldn’t want to be on my feet all day at 9 months pregnant 
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