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what do I do to make going back to work easier?
Hi girls,
So, I go back to work on the 11th. I'm not thrilled about it, but I realize that I am doing what I need to do for Kevin. I just wanted some ideas on things that maybe helped you guys make it a little easier when you went back to work. The one good thing is that I work a week and then have off a week for spring break so that will help with the transition, but any ideas to help me get through leaving Kevin would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks 
Re: what do I do to make going back to work easier?
I will probably ditto some pps , but this is my list I always give my girlfriends before they go to work... (not that I"m the expert but I was first to have babies amongst most of my friends)
1. Its ok to cry! Cry at work, on the way to work- do it, its ok.
2. Bring pictures. Brag! You'll be so proud to show off photos.
3. Try not to call too many times and check in. If you call and he's crying, chances are he's crying for the same reason he cries when you're there (hunger, tired) but you'll feel worse. So really, try not to call too much and make yourself crazy.
4. its ok not to be able to totally jump back into the work day. do what you can, and people understand. My boss always says for the first week "ah you're useless this week anyway but good to see ya" --b/c I was always apologizing for "not being 100%
and, remember, we're all here and many of us have been there so we know what its like! we understand!
This- all of this!
And I also remember a great piece of advice that Mrse gave me before I went back- remember that you are not the same person you were before- so don't expect the same things of yourself. And that really is okay.
Good luck!
I agree with all pps. It is a transition and just take every day one at a time.
I was lucky to be able to go back only three days a week in the beginning, it helped..so that week will probably make it easier too. I was also lucky enough to have my mom, hubby and close friend care for her while I was at work. That was the one piece of advice my friend gave me...that you will feel much better about going back to work when you know your daughter is ok.
Allow yourself every emotion...the good and bad.