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tomorrow's the big day...

bflyfishbflyfish
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...back to work for the first time since last June.  Practice day at daycare: check; Meeting with subs to get caught up on workload: check; everything already laid out for tomorrow morning: check

But what's the one piece of advice you'd share about returning to work?

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  • jellybelly03jellybelly03 member

    Two things:

    1.  If you're going to pump, don't wear a dress.

    2.  Maintain LOW expectations for work productivity.  Reassess as necessary.

    Good luck!

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  • vanverthvanverth

    Don't feel guilty if you are happy to be back.

     

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  • slukd79slukd79 member

    Every day will get better and better.

    You will find a new routine eventually.

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  • KathrynMDKathrynMD member

    keep very few expectations for the first week/month.  Being a working mom - even a happy working mom - is an adjustment; be kind to yourself and know that you will get the hang of it soon.

    Also - remember dirty dishes and cereal or PB&J for dinner never killed anybody - even if you do it for a month. 

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  • jenn_darrin1515jenn_darrin1515 member
    imageKathrynMD:

    keep very few expectations for the first week/month.  Being a working mom - even a happy working mom - is an adjustment; be kind to yourself and know that you will get the hang of it soon.

    Also - remember dirty dishes and cereal or PB&J for dinner never killed anybody - even if you do it for a month. 

    All of this.  GL!

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  • jenn_darrin1515jenn_darrin1515 member
    imageKathrynMD:

    keep very few expectations for the first week/month.  Being a working mom - even a happy working mom - is an adjustment; be kind to yourself and know that you will get the hang of it soon.

    Also - remember dirty dishes and cereal or PB&J for dinner never killed anybody - even if you do it for a month. 

    All of this.  GL!

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  • vmm0016vmm0016
    Bring pics of your DD, that always helped me!
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  • jenuinejenuine
    All the things KatherynMD said. Lower your expectations, take it easy on yourself, make sure you talk about your feelings with DH or someone else and enjoy every minute you can with your LO even if it means laundry and dishes pile up until they are asleep. Oh, and get to bed shortly after your LO so you aren't too exhausted.  Things will get easier, but those first weeks are a tough adjustment. GL! And come here for support and encouragement. These ladies have all been there!
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