Back to work 5 weeks after baby??

stoney41

I have been offered a position to be a principal for summer school 5 to 6 weeks after the baby comes, depending on when she arrives. The hours would be 8 to 1, M-TH, for three weeks. I am concerned about being away from the baby so soon but this is also an amazing opportunity. Since I am a first time mother I am concerned that I am being unrealistic. Good news is that my husband, who is a teacher, will be home everyday and my mother will also be able to help. Could anyone help me out with letting me know if you think this is something that I will be able to do? Thanks!

Jelliebean1982

I went back full time at 6 weeks. I think those hours are totally do-able and a great opportunity for you.

dragon_chica

I went back to work at 6 weeks as well.  It'll be hard for you, emotionally, but if this is a great opportunity go for it.  You may want to discuss with them what would happen if you had to have a CS since recovery takes more than 6 weeks or if

shannm

You can do it.

thedash

You can do it. I had a C/S and at 6 weeks PP I could drive and my doctor cleared me to exercise and have sex. I didn't reay feel like doing either, but I was physically OK for both! I only stayed home 2 more weeks after that and then went back to pretty l

cchill01

dragon_chica:

You may want to discuss with them what would happen if you had to have a CS since recovery takes more than 6 wee

Brit's Luna154

I went back full-time at 6 weeks and it worked out for me. Don't get me wrong, it was sad to leave DD at daycare for the first few weeks, but I have a feeling that it would be traumatic whether it was at 6 weeks, 3 months, or 1 year.

jf198400

If you are planning to BF, just make sure you will be able to pump at your job.  You won't be able to go 5hrs without pumping that early on.

CrystalJulianna

 I think those hours are totally do-able and a great opportunity for you.

KathrynMD

I'm sure its do-able, but I'm not sure I'd start a new job @ 5 weeks PP unless it was an absolute once in a lifetime opportunity.  You will be barely physically recovered, your baby will just settling into a somewhat reliable routine and you will sti

stoney41

Thank you so much ladies for your input. The program isn't technically new, I ran it last year as an intern so I am familiar with the way it is ran. I also will have an office so I will have a place to pump and am flexible during the day so that is nice.

fryrat

Go for it! It sounds like a great opportunity that will possibly open more doors. I went back to work 4 weeks after. You have people that will be able to support you emotionally when you first walk out that door, and people you trust watching your child.

honeybee111

I'm a teacher, but last year, I was the admin on site during intersession classes - same hours as yours.  I think it's totally doable.  It was way easier than being a teacher - there was more paperwork and admin type things to do, so I could sit

driveshorses

I went back to work full time after 5 weeks. In all honesty I shouldn't have, I had a planned c-section, severe PIH, and severe pre-e which didn't go away for almost 2 weeks after I had DD. After a normal delivery I don't think it would be a problem at al

NerdyMama2

You can do it!