My friend KDet. is about to end her maternity leave. Scary stuff, right? We were emailing this morning about it and I came up with a list that was important/helpful for me.
I thought I'd share it with yous.
Good luck, God speed and get thee to a Coffee house.
1. YOU'LL BE FINE!!
I thought I'd share it with yous.
Good luck, God speed and get thee to a Coffee house.
1. YOU'LL BE FINE!!
2. Most mom's won't tell you this...but sometimes I actually like going to work to get a minute for uninterrupted, guilt free time in the bathroom, drinking coffee, looking at my hair in the mirror, surfing the internet. When you have [insert awesome baby's name here], I'm sure you don't stop for coffee (to a place where you have to get out of the car, at least)- so do a little something nice for yourself daily (or weekly if you can't rationalize daily) that is much more challenging now that baby is the #1 in the [fill in last name] house.
3. Do a dry run. Get up a few morning's before the big day when you would get up, practice getting ready, getting baby ready, getting everybody breakfast, and getting out to the car- and then either go and visit someone or go back inside to cry a little and hug your nugget.
4. You're boss isn't kidding- it is hard. Really- but you have a network of sisters who have blazed the trail before you and as for those who have yet to come? You'll be able to share your story with those broads later. You're strong- you can do it! And...just [tell husband/sig other s/he] should buy you a present- I tell TBone that any time I do something that makes me snuffly.
5. Maybe plan lunch with a friend out for the day you get back or the day after that- it'll give you something to focus on. And be choosy who they are- will you need a distraction? Choose someone who HAS seen you so you don't have to recount the labor and delivery story. OR will you want to gush about Baby all day? Choose someone who can share the WHOLE story with! Either way, good distraction.
Call me if you need anything- really- you can do it!
So there's my list buds. What else can a working ma share? I'd love to hear from yous. (really, I'm sick of this shizz, start commenting...or else. I need some new blogs to read from some real ass Bs. I have four buds who keep up with their blogs...the rest of them out there..."oh, my life/husband/vagina are great/flawless." barf.) I say that with the most love in my heart.
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6) It's ok to feel guilty and cry after you drop off at daycare every once in awhile. It's a great stress relief.
7) Routine! Get into a steady routine - waketime, dinner time, bed time, etc - it'll make baby know what to expect and make things easier for dropoff / pickup, etc. Make sure husband helps!
. finally i just have to agree sarah - there is a nice aspect to returning to work- the adult interaction, going to the bathroom alone, etc. try to enjoy it!