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Vibes: Going Back to Work :(
I know this board isn't really active lately, but I had to post about this.
I'm going back to work tomorrow and I've been a total wreck today. I knew it would be hard, but I didn't realize just how hard. I randomly start crying well bawling. I really hope I don't cry at work tomorrow.
DH is taking the baby to grandma's tomorrow because he knows that I wouldn't be able to leave him. We are lucky that DH's parents are retired and are able to watch the baby for us, so I'm not concerned about his care, just that he is not with me.
For the first couple of weeks, I had to pump and give him bottles but for the majority of his life now we have been breastfeeding. I was really proud of myself and I'm so worried that it isn't going to work out now that I'm going to be away from him for half the day.
Any advice or just positive thoughts/vibes would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Vibes: Going Back to Work :(
Good luck! I know it is incredibly difficult to have to leave him. :-( *hugs*
Are you able to pump at work? I think that will help keep your supply up for sure. Things like fenugreek, oatmeal, etc can help your supply as well.
William born 7/12/2000
Andrew born 10/30/2011 (9lb 4oz at 37 weeks)
Going back is definitely tough. It is great that you have family that is going to take care of him during the day for you.
I don't really have any advice. Just hang in there and I'll be sending vibes your way.
Thanks ladies!
I bawled yesterday morning having to get him ready to leave, but I didn't cry at work. I actually did pretty well emotionally at work and made sure to keep myself busy.
I am able to pump at work. Luckily they were really accommodating and I have a room and can go in there whenever I need to. I'm pumping 3 times a day, once at lunch, the other two times at work. I go home for lunch. I wish my in-laws lived close enough so I could go there on my lunch hour but it would be too much. I just have heard that pumping isn't the same as nursing, so I'm worried about keeping my supply up to meet his needs. I was able to pump more than he ate, I just hope that keeps up.
Good job! If you have any pumping and working questions, feel free to message me on FB. I just finally stopped pumping a few weeks ago and made it all the way until Andy's first birthday without any formula.
William born 7/12/2000
Andrew born 10/30/2011 (9lb 4oz at 37 weeks)
Sorry I'm late to this. I'm sorry that you had to go back
I haven't even had LO yet and it has crosses my mind a few times that ill have to leave her at some point. It sounds like you have a good situation set up though. At least you're able to pump at work and you have family taking care of him. I hope it gets easier for you and for him.
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