At the beginning of the week I shared this post about my bittersweet feelings on returning to work after 2 & 1/2 months of maternity leave. Well, I’m happy to say, we made it through the first week of this big transition!
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Here’s a bit about our life in the last week:
+ Things are booming at work (hello job security!) which means I’m busy & my mind doesn’t get so stuck on missing my babies.
+ Baby Lu is now not only successfully taking a bottle from the sitter, but from Brandon too, which means this mama gets to take a nice long bath alone. {hallelujah!} She is currently favoring this bottle & this bottle warmer for the perfect temp.
+ We caved & are giving Lu a paci. She is a committed “comfort sucker” so, you know what? Do what you gotta do! Finding the right one took some trial but this one stuck 😉
+ I’ve been pumping enough milk for her while I’m away & then some! I’m loving the convenience of my pump backpack & how discreet it is too.
+ Our meal plan was a huge success & even though the menu got swapped around (because I didn’t take the turkey out to thaw soon enough) we ate well & didn’t stress about dinner or lunches one bit!
+ Brandon spent his first full day alone with both kiddos & totally put my domestic skills to shame by keeping them both alive & well, bottle feeding our breastfed baby, polishing off all the dirty laundry, emptying the sink full of dishes, remembering to thaw the bacon & I’m sure I’m still missing something here…
+ P seems to have caught a cold & don’t judge me for saying this, but I like his sick boy snuggles.
+ P is becoming quite the photographer these days so, I asked him if I could start sharing some of his snaps in a new series from “his view” & he excitedly said yes, stay tuned!
+ I feel like I am constantly rushing. Rushing to get out the door with 2 kids. Rushing to complete a single task, rushing to pump, rushing to make dinner… but I am hopeful we will find a more even balance soon.
+ We thought it was a sick April Fool’s joke but we just got 13 inches of snow on our little mountain & it’s still falling as I type…
Isn’t it crazy how the seasons of life & parenting are always changing. Big changes often cause me a lot of anxiety. It is clearly something I struggle with but it seems I always find strength in getting to the other side which, somehow, I always do. How come I can’t seem to find comfort in that fact in the beginning?
Be well,
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Congratulations!! It’s such a great feeling for all to go well when you are nervous about the change. Great job to all of you!
Change is hard!
Awe good job mama. It is definitely a transition and adjustment but you will get the hang of it.
It sure does take time though… Finally starting to feel like i’m back into the swing of things.
That’s awesome! Congrats! You can do it, momma!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Thanks Belle!
Wow go you! Glad you and your family survived the first week of the transition. I’ll have to do this in a couple of months and I’m petrified! Love the idea of the pumping backpack though, will definitely be checking that out!
The pumping backpack is amazing! Between daycare drop off, my own lunch bag & anything else for work, my hands are full enough. It’s also so discreet which helps when you work with mostly males 😉
Glad your transition is going well! It can be so stressful, but it seems like you planned ahead really well.
Yes, I planned much better this second time around.
Love hearing people’s success! It always makes my day brighter!
Same here. Thanks for sharing in the joys with me.
These pictures are adorable! So glad things are going well for all of you!
Thanks Mama!
Congrats on your new bundle! You’re doing an awesome job and it looks like your hubs is so helpful!
I am so thankful for him!<3
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