Going back to work tomorrow.... reassurance needed!!!

[Visitor7]

I won't lie, it will be hard at first, but you will get through it. I went back to work part time when Nina was 6 months old, and it was hard, but I perseveered. I was expressing as well, and each time I expressed, I felt that connection between us, even though she wasn't with me.
Good luck with everything. You can do this.

[shellbell3]

Hope everything is going ok for you.
I remember my first day back at work, I cried when I dropped Ash off at IL's cried again when I got to work, felt so guilty like I'd dumped her off! yet she had a great day and was fine, just me that was stressing!
Hope the expressing is going ok, have they got somewhere nice and private for you to do it?

[Michelle71]

The hardest part is the expressing and keeping enough EBM for feeds. I am a slow expresser so it takes time at work to get the volume. But, we are still doing it and so far it is all good nearly 2 months after going back to work. Good luck

[Dragonbub]

Just wanted to say good luck! I am sure it will be tricky at first, dealing with work, trusting day care, expressing, etc. Eventually it will fall into a pattern of its own and it will get easier - everything does in the end. Just look after yourself, make sure you still get plenty of rest, food, water etc. Lots of mums do it, so dont' feel guilty. Indulge in a little cry if you have to, it is good for the soul.

Good luck again

[Mother Goose]

My DD started childcare 3 days a week at about the same age as you little one. It was much harder on me than her. She had a brilliant time and loves it so much. She bonded very quickly with the carers and with a couple of the kids (who she gets so excited to see!). I have no regrets (other than missing my angel). Feel free to call the centre throughout the day to check on your bubba if you need to. I certainly did and still do at times.

Have a great first day back at work!

Love MG