Mama Goes back to Work

So it's pretty amazing how fast 12 weeks goes by- I had all these plans of what I was going to do (besides, you know, have a couple babies)- and of course none of that got done. But that was OK, because I had 2 pretty cool things to show for it!

I went back to work on September 27, and this was the day that began Dave's 6 week paternity leave. I thought the first day would be really difficult, but as it turned out, the week went fine. It was the following weeks that were increasingly difficult.

Karin (Dave's mom) came to stay with us for a couple weeks at the beginning to help Dave out which was nice.

The largest challenge at work was to remember to pump every 3 hours... luckily my boss gave me a special space to do it on the same floor as my office. My Ameda Purely Yours did a great job however and I came home with a full stash.

The first week was not as hard as I thought it would be... weeks 2 and 3 were a lot worse:)

So its the end of November already (I'm still trying to catch up writing) and Dave went back to work a few weeks ago. I submitted a proposal to my boss to go part time. She was not surprised (she actually thought I was going to quit I think). Her reaction however led me to believe that she might not be OK with the part-time thing, especially since financial literacy is part of my organizations mission- it pretty much IS the mission- and I am the only one on staff that does it. But... guess what? I am working part-time now! So I go into the office on Tuesday and Thursdays and work half day from home on Wednesdays; Mondays and Fridays I can work as I have a chance from home as well. Dave is currently working from home on the days I am in the office so its pretty sweet!

I am enjoying being able to work, but its been a lot less stressful now that I am part time. I was worried I was going to be so busy that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the little moments of growth with the girls, and now I can!