BabyQuest: Wait to Get Pregnant to Focus on Career?

MSNBC has a new special called "BabyQuest: The Pursuit of Modern Parenthood" and the latest discussion point focuses on couples waiting to get pregnant. Not just because of women wanting to focus on their careers, but because advances in scientific technology are allowing them to wait.

The MSNBC article sparked some thoughts for Michelle Goodman of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide, where she ponders To Spawn or Not to Spawn. She writes:

"...I started to think how sad it was that career and motherhood have become so either-or for so many women in this society. How many women would have a kid sooner if more companies would make it easier for them to do so without career or financial penalty? And by “easier,” I of course mean offering flex and part-time schedules, as well as the same wages and advancement opportunities as their non-mom counterparts."

Since Michelle asked for thoughts on this topic of motherhood and careers, I'll share my story.