Going back to work tomorrow after 2nd child

Lahardy96

I had my second in August, have had 12 weeks off, and will leave dd home with dh for six weeks before she starts daycare with my son's old infant room teacher we absolutely love. I love my job and look forward to getting back into it. But right now feel like I'm not ready at all, and a little overwhelmed to be going back. With my son I had practiced my routine for a a couple of week's, including working out each morning. DD just started more of a schedule this last week, so haven't done any practice runs, and never worked out much with her. And although much more productive w/ second, still more on the list. And not looking forward to pumping at work. Nursed DS for 12 months, and plan to so same with DD, and thankfully have 12 weeks supply in freezer. I've been told it's easier to go back after 2nd, but it just doesn't seem that way right now. Am I crazy?

karleegirl

No you're not crazy. It was easier to leave dd this time at dc because she was going to the same center my 5 yr old was at so I knew the teachers. But it's harder getting 2 kids ready and out the door.
I'm by myself in the mornings so I just get up earlier. I try to have all outfits laid out down to the socks and
underwear.
You'll do good. Just give yourself a little time to get a routine down.

itsmevkb

I think for many women it's easier mentally but then the logistics of having another child can actually  make things harder.  I didn't really mind going back to work, except that it gave me less time for all the little things like laundry, cooking, errands, etc. that I had way more time for while on maternity leave.  Learning how to still get things  done while adding in work was the tricky part.  But, like others will say, it's all a matter of falling into a routine and once you have that things get easier.

azuremama

You'll get there.  It's hard getting everyone out the door with all their stuff, but you can do it.  I agree with whoever said it's easier mentally, but harder logistically with two.  Make a list and get a routine and you'll be okay.

jetgrrrl

I think you'll find you make the mental transition much easier than you did the first time - for me, the first time, I was like "I'm not even used to being a mom, and now you want me to go back to work?!? You're joking, right?" This time although I was sad I knew what to expect. My best advice - write down everything you need to take to work and check it off the first few days (and I mean in detail - pump parts, not just "pump") so you don't have to remember all that stuff, it will all be there.

Good luck and have a great day tomorrow!!!