When I went back to work, motherhood became a discouraging puzzle of sick days and child care
For new mom Abby Wilson, her daughter's crib represents her endless struggle navigating a career, child care and illness. Now the crib is ready for a new child, but Wilson doesn’t know if she can tackle it all again.
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![Abby Wilson’s daughter, Hazel, and the crib that came to symbolize Wilson’s struggles navigating parenthood while juggling a career, sick days and child care. A toddler sits on a carpet playing with some toys in front of a wall painted with a vibrant mural. Beside the toddler is a wooden crib.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7166749.1712590514!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/abby-wilson-first-person-crib.jpg)
For new mom Abby Wilson, her daughter's crib represents her endless struggle navigating a career, child care and illness. Now the crib is ready for a new child, but Wilson doesn’t know if she can tackle it all again.