Last few days of leave...

epphd · March 2010

I can't believe it's almost over! The first 6 weeks crawled by, but the last 8 have just flown. Hard to imagine that just a few days after I started leave Sam arrived:

And now as I head back to work, I'll leave this little guy at day care:

I know he will be in good hands, and I also know I will benefit by being back at work. But like all moms I worry that there aren't enough hours in the day for Sam, for DH, for taking care of the house and myself. But it will be nice to see my friends at work and dive back in to projects, and to have some more structure to my day. I'll miss all the time I have to hang out here though!

Thank you all so much for helping me through the first few months of Sam's life. It's been harder and more wonderful than I could have imagined.

FaithRocks · March 2010

I seriously cannot believe he is 3 months old, where did the time go? Going back to work will probably be bittersweet but it sounds like you know yourself well enough to know that it's the right thing for you. Enjoy your last days!!!

CardsfanSM · March 2010

It went by way too fast, didn't it:( I remember the last few days before I came back to work were so hard for me, knowing I would be missing out on so much Sophia time. But really, for me, it's been ok. I have days/times that I miss her more, but it really is good to be back working, and it makes 5 pm SO much better to run home to her smiling face.

LucyPevensie · March 2010

I was NOOOOT a happy camper when it came time to head back to work (and have since gone PT to 4 days a week rather than FT at 5 - not a huge difference in terms of my time but I relish having that one extra day back.)

It's a big transition, but you sound good - ready. That will go far toward making the transition run more smoothly - and you will figure out your new routines - it will be a little crazy at first but then you figure out what works, what doesn't, what saves time, what loses time - and you get going with what works for you.

Enjoy your last few days of leave and hang in there as your new WM routine begins!

alchris · March 2010

Aw, how hard, Mommy! I think you have done an awesome job of taking it all in these last three months. It's usually rough at first but then gets much easier, especially when you hopefully see how well he is doing. Enjoy your last few days, and I'll be thinking of you when you go back!

jmkatz · March 2010

He is such a cutie!

For me, the anticipation was way worse than the reality. When I am at work, I am in the zone and time goes by super fast. However (and not to scare you, just reality) pumping at work has been 10x harder than I ever thought it would be. I am a teacher so I am constantly surrounded by 23 6-year-olds and it is HARD to find time to pump. I also pump in my office (connected to my classroom) so I can HEAR them while I pump. I hope that you have a good, quiet place to go and pump in peace.

Also, the evenings have been kind of stressful. Getting home and playing with Lucy are my number one priority, and by the time she goes to bed I am zonked since my day starts at 5 am (and she still is a horrible night time sleeper). DH has been awesome at helping me wash pump parts and bottles for the next day, as well as taking over all dinner making duty so I can do my lesson plans and the like.

With all of that being said, I have LOVED the past two weekends I have had with Lucy. I am really committed to saving weekends for our family and doing lots of fun stuff with her and DH

I hope your transition back is very smooth! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

LucyPevensie · March 2010

Wanted to chime in on pumping at work - I have a private office that I was able to lock and it was still very very very very very weird at first. Locked office or not - having your boobs out at work is weird. Then you hook them up to a pump - and it's even weirder. So the first time (and second or third) is just ridiculous and you may not get your normal amount of pumped milk. Do not fear!! It gets less weird quickly. And becomes "normal" (that's if you have the luxury of time and privacy and I did, which was very fortunate as I EP'ed and needed every drop I could squeeze out via each pumping session.)

So don't worry if it's just ridiculous-feeling at first and doesn't go well. It will once you get used to it and feel more relaxed.

My 2 cents!

Mouseygail · March 2010

He is sooo cute!!!

big hugs to you as you prepare to go back to work!!!

crystalgirl · March 2010

The time has really flown by! (I've been intending to suggest a local gtg for ages, but it never seems to be a good time. Argh.) He is so cute in both of those photos!! GL heading back to work and all that that entails.

epphd · March 2010

Thanks for the tips on pumping! I do have a private office which is great -- but even better is the fact that we have a mothers' room down the hall with a hospital grade pump, fridge and sink. I've already reserved three 30 minute sessions a day. I know it might take some time to get settled, but I honestly couldn't ask for a better set up.

LucyPevensie · March 2010

epphd:
Thanks for the tips on pumping! I do have a private office which is great -- but even better is the fact that we have a mothers' room down the hall with a hospital grade pump, fridge and sink. I've already reserved three 30 minute sessions a day. I know it might take some time to get settled, but I honestly couldn't ask for a better set up.

That's right I forgot you live in Seattle - ha ha!! Yay for crunchy, progressive cities! And pumping rooms! (But still - if you do have that weird "my boobs are totally exposed and nekkid here at work" feeling and it's awkward at first - just know that's normal and it passes!)

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