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How do you do it?

beccabradbeccabrad member
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Today is day 2 back at work and it SUCKS!  I sobbed all the way here and I was an hour late.  It doesn't help that I dislike my job/boss.  I know it's only day 2 and it's got to get better, but I can't seem to get on a schedule in the AM with nursing.  At least that's what slowed me down today.  Any advice?  And please tell me it gets easier.

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BFP #2 11/4/12 EDD 7/20/12 missed M/C 12/13/12 @8w5d D&C 12/21/12
DX 2/7/13 with an alloimmunity + for anti-paternal antibodies started Lovenox daily & BA
BFP 2/16/13 EDD 10/28/13
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Re: How do you do it?

  • TariegaTariega

    While it gets "easier", for me it's still difficult. Mondays are the worst since I have to go from all day Millie time on the weekend to work. Just build a shrine of photos, take time for yourself at work, and take it one day at a time. When dealing with a crappy boss or situation, just remember this isn't forever and you get to go home to your daughter at the end of the day.  I frequently go to my "happy place" which is just picturing Millie when she first wakes up and sees me and starts jumping around smiling and laughing. Nothing can make me feel bad while I'm in my happy place.

    Good luck and hang in there! The schedule will work itself out too, just give it time.

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  • mbs427mbs427
    When I went back to work and had orientation (started at new hospital) for two weeks.  If Evan wasn't up by a certain time in the morning, I would just pump and DH or my mom would feed that to him.
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  • mbs427mbs427
    P.S.  ::hugs::  It does get better, I promise. 
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  • NDwife07NDwife07

    Oh Becca - so sorry! ((hugs))

    YES, it gets better.

    I'm a little different than you in that I like my job. But it's so tough. The a.m. schedule is really hard to manage at first. You'll fall into a pattern soon.

    Really, truly just take it one day at a time. That's my mantra anymore. You can do it!

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  • IU_babyIU_baby member

    It does get easier, but I will tell you that the first week back for me sucked and some weeks still do.  I have a stressful job, so that doesn't help much.

    Until I got my routine down, I would wake up extra early just to be sure I got everything done (me ready, baby fed and dressed for the day, and all of the extra stuff packed and ready to go).  I have been back almost 2 months and feel like I now have it down to a science!

    I always make sure I have enough time to feed Tyson.  I give it a full half hour, even if he only takes 15-20 minutes.  That way, I know I have some good face time with him every morning.  It helps me to relax, focus just on my baby and mentally prepare for the day. 

    ((Hugs!))  It WILL get better.  :)   

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  • beccabradbeccabrad member
    thanks girls.  I'm ok now that I'm here, (at least for now). 
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    BFP #2 11/4/12 EDD 7/20/12 missed M/C 12/13/12 @8w5d D&C 12/21/12
    DX 2/7/13 with an alloimmunity + for anti-paternal antibodies started Lovenox daily & BA
    BFP 2/16/13 EDD 10/28/13
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  • fruitcakesfruitcakes member
    No advice, but I hope it gets better soon!
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