Working Again

I went back to work last week for pre-planning, and the students came back today. So far, so good. Isaac is doing really well at his daycare. He really likes the girls who are keeping him, and he's been eating well for them. He hasn't been napping as well, but he's doing better each day. I think it's just going to take some time to get adjusted to the new surroundings and noise in his classroom.

I've been doing well being back at work too. I took Isaac to daycare for his first day, mainly to go over his feeding plan and other odds and ends with his teacher. I also took him on Thursday, because I didn't have to be at work until 11:00 since I was required to work until 7:00 at night for open house. Every other day, Wes took him. I picked him up every day except for Friday, because Wes only works half a day on Fridays.

Some people told me they cried all the way to work on the first day they took their babies to daycare. I didn't though. I wouldn't allow myself to get that upset, because I doubted my ability to regain my composure. After only an hour of being at work, I was already thinking about Isaac and wanting to hold him. I called to check on him, and, of course, he was fine. I also went to see him on my lunch break, hoping to get in a little cuddle time. He was napping though. On Tuesday, I went again during my lunch break, but just a little bit later. That time, I was able to cuddle with him and nurse him. On Wednesday, I worked through lunch and picked him up early. Thursday, we had the whole morning together, and Friday was the first day we were apart for the entire day. Each day, he was fine when I called to check on him and when I picked him up. He didn't fuss when we left, and they said the only times he cried during the day were when he was hungry or tired. They also said he laughs and "talks" all day.

The students came back today, so I couldn't leave work during lunch. We have to stay in the cafeteria with the students, and we only get thirty minutes anyway. I was more tired when I picked up Isaac today, but I figure that's going to continue until he starts sleeping through the night again.

Isaac has been doing well with solid foods. He's been eating cereal for breakfast, a vegetable for lunch, and another vegetable for dinner. So far he's tried squash and carrots, and he's liked both. Next week, he'll try sweet potatoes. I was hoping that would help him sleep through the night, but so far it's been about the same. Every few hours, he's up. And every few hours, he's hungry.

All in all, things have been going well since I've been back at work. I've been able to keep up all my activities so far, and the housework. Isaac has brought more balance to my life, that's for sure. And I'm more fulfilled now than I've ever been.