“I’d be curious to see what you’re doing in a few years.” There was a pause
and a sort of knowing glance in my direction.  I sat in the passenger seat
24 weeks pregnant with baby #1. “Motherhood changes you,” he said.

I took offense to this, felt my face flush with annoyance, stuttered
something unintelligible, and immediately began collecting facts for my
case against this person.  This person who assumed I’d be less capable in
my work once I became a mother, the tone implied (or the tone I perceived)
was that I’d be less dedicated to my career once I saw how cute onesies
could be on tiny bellies.  It felt as if this comment undermined my years
of learning and work down to one assumption: that after a bit of
motherhood, I’d probably take an easier route, a soft exit and leave the
field altogether.  I’d abandon my career and stay home because babies, or
perhaps work at a bank.

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