ive been back at work for just over a month now, and im really loving it! i work Wed, Thurs & Fri nights 4-9pm, then Sundays 12-9pm.

we never really talked about me going back, but this job came up in the main street of the town i live in, which is ideal. dp gets home by 3.30pm, and i dont have to leave til 3.55.

at first i was so tired, and so worried about how dd was going to go without me there, and how dp would handle being home alone with her till 9 (he leaves for work @ 5am) but its worked out great. we're slowly getting into a routine, i have a mental note in my head what i HAVE to have done before i leave for work (15 min tidy up of the house- i usually do this twice a day. and also a load of washing done and hung up, and dishes done) otherwise i get bogged down in dirty dishes and clothes, and i feel all frazzled when i leave for work!

ive found dd enjoys the time with her dad, and it gives us a break from each other(which i COULD live without, but i think all mummies need a break every now and then!)

i do our grocery shopping friday mornings, i make sure we're back by at least 2pm. and i use mondays & tuesdays to catch up with our play group or go to the shops, and i visit my parents on a saturday after lunch!

having a routine helps a lot, that way you know what needs to be done when (eg.washing clothes everyday suits me, but some people might wash every second day) and you can plan ahead without worrying too much.

good luck with it!!