My first week back went very smoothly, I think. The kids both transitioned easily, the mornings and evenings went pretty well, and pumping is also going well so far.
You all know me... I'm nothing if I'm not prepared. So last weekend I got the kids' and my clothes picked out for the week, cleaned the house, prepped meals for the week (and also made some soup and casseroles for the freezer), packed my lunch, and organized all my pump stuff. Craig's getting up earlier than usual to get Will ready while I feed Sophie and get her ready. Then he does the drop-off in the morning to the sitters and I pick up in the evening at 5. It's been nice to "level the playing field", so to speak, between Craig and I because he's helping out more... but working also leaves me with WAY less time to get things done around the house and spend time with the kids. It's a balancing act and is all about time management. It'll get better as we get into the swing of this new routine and Sophie gets a little older.
At work I'm allowed a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon to pump and then I have 30 minutes over lunch to both eat and pump. So basically, I'm not leaving the office for lunch or errands for the next 9 months (until Sophie turns one). But that's the sacrifice I have to make...
I DO have the luxury of using a hospital grade pump, which is awesome. So I can leave mine at home and just transport the parts for washing each night. And Sophie gets whatever I pump for the following day with the sitter.
It has been nice to feel like I can get out of the house and talk to people other than my children. I do miss them, of course, but we're all doing well with this so far and it feels good.
A few pictures from last weekend...
We went to a graduation party on Saturday.
And here's Will brushing his teeth. :) He looks so much like his daddy... especially in the second one.
And then swimming on Sunday at mom and dad's. Their pool is finally open and Will actually got in and enjoyed "kicking his feet".
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