Today is my first day back at work :(

luvtodanz · August 2012

I have been dreading this day since I gave birth. I knew it was going to be hard, but didn't imagine it being THIS hard! I dropped him off at daycare and left and cried in the driveway. I was late to work cause I didn't want to look a mess when I walked in. And, it is slow at work, so the day is going to drag on FOREVER!

I just did my first pump session and got 4 ounces. I'm hoping that is enough for 1 bottle for daycare tomorrow. I had it on the medium setting because that is all I can handle, but maybe I'd get more on the highest setting? I'll try and work up to that and see if I get more.

Anyone else go back to work today? How are you doing?

ToastieSimons · August 2012

Suction does not equal amount.

If you can handle the medium setting leave it there. There is no point to torture yourself.

Have you researched how to pump? A big key to pumping is stimulation. Bring pictures of your LO to look at while you pump. It may help your letdown to record your LO crying and put it on an Ipod or something else. Also, massaging your breasts while pumping helps drain the breast.

MalloryRudy · August 2012

I am also back to work today as well. I cried when I left home. My husband is staying home with our daughter so it makes it alittle easier. As if crying on the way to work wasn't bad enough, my mother called to give her input on the fact that she doesn't like that my husband is staying home with her and that I'm the one working. He has a photography business and does well with it but she says that's not a "real job". It upset me so much more. At this point I'm just pissed at my mom and wanting to go home and see my little girl

mylittlesunshine · August 2012

This is my second week back after taking 6 weeks off.

One thing I can tell you (even though it might be hard to believe) is that it does get easier. Just take it one day at a time. If you haven't already, bring some pictures in of you lo. My work area has plenty of pictures of my girls and my screen saver has a picture of them as well. Don't be afraid to call your daycare provider to check in as many times as you feel comfortable. I think the first week back after having DD1 I called atleast 2 times a day that first week.

Some things that I have found that I love about being a working mom:

Lunch breaks...think nice hot lunches...sitting down

I can shut the door to the bathroom

If you have flex time, use it! I love that I have some flexibility which allows me to get errands done before picking up the kids. That way I can get my running down quicker and have more time at home.

Just remember, being a mother (whether a WM or SAHM) is about quality time, not quanity time. When you get home tonight, give your lo LOTS of snuggles and attention. And believe me (and others) when they say it gets easier!

drbethc · August 2012

I'm back to work today as well. However, I am only going in for a team meeting to get caught up with my patients. I will be taking LO with me as the team wants to meet him. I am not looking forward to next week since I will be working longer hours. I've decided to only go back part time, until my LO is at least a year old. I'm dreading next week and it's only part time.

rissa_n · August 2012

<hugs> Next Monday is my first day back to work & I'm dreading being away from LO. I'm hoping to be able to run to the daycare over lunch to nurse &cuddle him but I don't know how frequently I'm going to have enough time to do that

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