I'm officially done with maternity leave and back at work. My first day back was last Friday and it was actually nice to get into the office for a few hours. It is also great knowing I don't have to bring Dylan to daycare or have a babysitter come into the house. Daddy is playing Mr. Mom since he works out of the home. If things get too much we will hire a nanny but this is trial and error. My job is also flexible and I can work from home as well.
My office at home:
Breastfeeding also makes working a little interesting. I have to make sure I have enough bottles prepared for daddy, plus I need to find the time to pump. On Friday I pumped once in my office with my manual pump and was pleased with the results- enough to make a bottle. I just locked the door and continued working while I also pumped. You would be surprised what you can do with one hand after having a baby. I've read stories of other mom's where their workplace is not breast-feeding friendly or stories where they have problems pumping away from their baby.
Working & breastfeeding is going to be a challenge but I am going to do the best that I can to continue to breast feed because I know it is best for Baby Woos and me. I do have a pretty good freezer stash already built up and I'm on a good schedule at night getting bottles prepared so hopefully all will continue to go smoothly.
On another note:
This past weekend Baby Woos, Daddy, and I enjoyed a Greek Festival.
We had a great time. Sidenote- I know I'm being critical but every time I wear a dress that I wore when I was pregnant I feel like in pictures I still look pregnant. I know camera angles do wonders - especially with flowing dresses- but ahh.
Baby Woos enjoyed the music and dancing... and at the end of the festival he was ready for a nap.
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