Back to Work

I was extremely lucky to have such a long maternity leave. Becca was almost 15 weeks old before I officially started back to work full time. Throughout July I worked one almost full week and then a few half days here and there. All of those days, my mother in law, Joyce, kept Becca. It made it a little easier knowing she was with family and she was right around the corner. The first day that Jordan had to take her to his mom's house I was an emotional wreck. It seemed like she would be do much further away and I wouldn't see if her for much longer. We both made it through the day though!!

Gigi and Papa BS love Becca, even when she is being fussy!!

At the end of the month we started taking Becca to day care. I was holding it together pretty well while we were dropping her off, but then she started crying and I lost it. I felt like I was deserting my baby. It was a rough morning, but the day care called to let me know that she stopped crying soon after I left. Plus I knew that she wasn't crying because I was leaving her, just because she was having a fussy moment. The next week was easier, but I still hate not getting to see her smiling face throughout the day. Now by the time we all get home from work/daycare the hours are so short until bedtime. It is nice to know that she still gets to split time between Gigi and daycare!

Mommy and Becca - First day of day care

Becca and Daddy - First day of day care

Becca seems to be adjusting just fine. She is usually tired when we get there in the mornings so she is usually really quiet and when I pick her up at the end of the she is always happy. I wasn't sure how I'd feel coming back to work, but for now I know this is the most logical next step.