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What inspired me to start www.mykidsregistry.com

Posted 29th April 2008 by

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The thought of getting back into fashion, dealing with the politics in corporate america, commuting, and traveling overseas, not being able to tuck my son in at night made me ill!!!

My son's birth put a whole new twist on my life. Developing a handbag line was no longer important.  This little creature, one that I created with my husband was far more important to me than any handbag line I have ever put together.

I would sit in meetings and find myself dazing off thinking about my son.  "was he eating o.k. etc."  He had a rough start in life so that made me even more anxious and nervous about his well being in my absence.

A year and a half after he was born, I made the decision not to return to fashion after company changes took place.  I hand carried samples back from Hong Kong and walked into the office excited to show them off and BANG! I received a package and turned right back around and went home.  I said "that's it!"  What's funny is that I never wanted to go on specific trip.  I felt the company was in a complete mess after my boss had just resigned and knew things were going to change.  I said to myself before the trip "why should I get on a plane and leave my family for this company"  But I went because I did not want to let down my team.

That was it for me and I said NEVER AGAIN will I go work in that industry again. I was fried.

I wanted to start something that had to do with kids and allow parents to showcase their crazy love for their kids.  A place moms can celebrate their kids birthdays.  It is a wishlist community but we offer warmth and fun while wishing.

I love celebrating mykids!

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6 comments so far...

  • Thank you Lorena. I appreciate that.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by on 2nd May 2008

  • Hi Yvette,
    I enjoyed your story. Glad you found the balance you were looking for.
    Have fun with your family!
    Lorena.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Lorena on 1st May 2008

  • Thanks Mamajama! I agree with you. What's crazy is that I secretly wished they would offer me a severance in some way so I could tell my husband "well it wasn't my decision". I was mad and angry at the time and said to myself "careful what you wish for because they do come true" Now I say to myself "WHEW...thank heavens". I miss the income terrible but not the people/life.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by on 29th April 2008

  • Thanks Linda! I appreciate the comment. I am glad we both got out and doing what we love.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by on 29th April 2008

  • What a great story! It reminds me so much of myself - I was just in the IT world and it just took me so much longer to get out. I wanted to after my son was born..and didn't. I wanted to after my twins were born...and didn't. Then after our last baby (which I know is our last) I couldn't take it anymore and left! I also started my own kids website and altho it is HARD work...the benefits of being home are AWESOME!
    Good for you, girl!!

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Linda on 29th April 2008

  • What an awesome story. I think that a lot of people feel that their jobs take too much, and give too little, but many don't have the courage to walk out the door.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by mamajama on 29th April 2008

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