Summary: I went through this same process years ago. I was pregnant with my first child and decided that I really wanted to work part time. Was I nervous? Yes! But, did all work out well. You bet! He’s in college now so it’s been a few years but I still remember the moments leading up to my conversation followed by the exhilaration of the positive response I got. It was so validating. I felt valuable! And I was excited to find a way to balance work I loved with family time.