Anyone else going BTW soon?

[Doodlebug]

Hi Canary,

I'm not going back to work soon, I've been back for a while now. But I did go back when my ds was 4mts old. Unfortunately we had no option financially

It was hard, I cried, ds cried, I had a few tantys, ds had a few tantys. Poor dh just gave us both lots of cuddles and did what he could to make it all better

My only advice would be is to get anything you possibly can done the night before. Work out your clothes, any bags you have to pack for you or your little one, lunches packed etc.. it took me about 2 weeks of crazy running around in the am before I got that under control.

Good luck, I found it hard at first missing ds so much, but then as I realised the world was still moving, he was still growing, learning and happy during the day without me there (who would have thought they could possibly be happy when mum isn't there! ) I started to enjoy 'my' adult time and a little bit of freedom to just be me!

[Canary]

Hi PinkPalace, it is Sunday night here in the UK, so I guess that your first day back is fast approaching. Do you think that it is easier the 2nd time? At the moment, I am in charge of everything to do with DS. DH even asks me what clothes to put him in! Is it the same for you? Hope all goes well Mon am, let me know how it goes xx

Hi Sharon, Thanks for advice! I am trying to get myself organised, but I must admit to being a bit of a last minute type of gal! I have decided to cut down on chores as much as poss and have moved to ordering groceries online. Won't help with the morning rush though....!

[Novella]

Hi canary,

are you going back full time or part time?

I have been back at work for about a month now after having dd2. I was nervous about work and thinking I may have forgotten everything I knew but after about 1hr it was like I never left. Im only working tuesdays and alternate weekends, Im a nurse so I am mainly working afternoon shifts which is great because I still get to spend all morning with the girls so they get mummy's attention for a good chunk of time.

After having my first baby and returning to work when she was 4 months I was nervous about how df would cope but it was great for him to step up and make decisions about our dd care. I just had to remind myself just because he sometimes does things differently to me doesn't mean he is doing the wrong thing.

For me the nerves and anxiet about returning to work were much worse than the reality. The girls are thriving, their dad and my mum love looking after them, so far so good. Im really enjoying being back at work, the conversation is great and being part time it almost feels loke a hobby. I understand your up and down feelings with it, I sometimes feel guilty that Im enjoying being away rom the kids, but I know for me Im actually a better mum for having that child free time. I call home at least once per shift just to check everyone is coping, makes me feel a lot better when I call df and he tells me they are all fed and happy

I try and cook meals in the morning so df just has to heat it up when he comes home rom work after picking the girls up from mums. I also try and pack bags, iron my work clothes and get organised the night before if Im working a morning shift, makes things much easier

Good luck, I hope you have a smooth transition back to work

[PinkPalace]

Hi canary
Yep i have finished day one.

I was ok. perhaps yep a little easier second time around for me, but i think harder for DH as he isnt used to having 2 under 2 all day on his own.

I came home to an empty house *sob*.. they must be out having fun somewhere....

i still look forward to the 'mummy's home and big cuddles' but i am sitting here on BB with icecream instead lol!