Back to work tomorrow. What have I forgotten? Oh and wish me luck!

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Back to work tomorrow. What have I forgotten? Oh and wish me luck!

By Cherrybee Feb 16, 2014

Hey Bees!

So, the time is finally here. My 7 month maternity leave is over and I'm going back to work in 12 hours. I feel........ okay. I feel okay.

I've made myself a salad for lunch, I've got my work clothes ready, I've set out E's clothes and breakfast paraphernalia..... I've got E's bottles ready and packed her daycare bag..... I've put petrol in the car and dug my work ID out......

...... but I can't help but think I'm missing something! What *is* it??!!

Wish me luck, everyone. I'm so, so nervous.

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swedishfish
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck tomorrow!!! You'll do great! I always feel like I'm forgetting something.
Foodnerd81
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!! Is tomorrow a nursery day or mil day for E? Either way you will do great and so will she!
Mrs squirreld
nectarine / 2522 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Oh how time flies! You'll both do great tomorrow. I'm sure you haven't forgotten anything. Goodluck
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Foodnerd81: It's a MIL day. She has been going every Monday for a few months so it wont be any different for E. The only difference is that I will need to get her up an hour earlier than she naturally wakes and get us both fed, dressed and out of the house in half the time it usually takes (eek) to ensure I get to work on time.
Andrea
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!!

Do you remember your computer password (if you have one)? I always had a hard time remembering that after being away.
Espion
pomegranate / 3577 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: Good luck, mama!
Charm54
cantaloupe / 6885 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck !!
yerpie110
nectarine / 2771 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Andrea: Oops - no!!! Oh well, I'll be calling IT first thing then!
regberadaisy
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: maybe an extra change of clothes for her?

I forget if she's drinking formula or bm. If bm do you need to pump?
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@locavore_mama: My inlaws (Mon-Weds) and nursery (Thurs-Fri) both have a heap of spare clothes. She's on formula and that's all packed. Hmm, what on earth could it be?!
regberadaisy
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: what about extra formula for back up? Pacifier if she takes one? Diapers? Wipes?
Is she on solids yet?
MamaMagpie
persimmon / 1436 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!!! You'll both do great! It sounds to me like you have everything handled!
lawbee11
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!! We're starting daycare this week, too! Here's my list of what to bring:

Diapers
Wipes
Bottles
Extra set of clothes
Crib sheet
Bibs
Sleep sack
Infant Tylenol
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@locavore_mama: Yes to all of those things. Sorted.

Maybe I've got everything sorted then? There's a spoon of coffee in a mug by the kettle, ready to go. I've attached a clean dummy to the car seat and got a blanket ready to go over her on the way to the car. Heck, I've even (this may be TMI) ripped the end off my tampon wrapper to save me time in the morning.....

...... yeah, I'm pretty stressed out, huh?
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@lawbee11: Check x 8! How are you feeling about it?
bhbee
cantaloupe / 6086 posts

Feb 16, 2014

You'll do great! I went back full time at 7 months and I think it was good timing for all of us.
lawbee11
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: I am actually doing ok. I am excited for her to be around other babies and make some "friends." I'm really worried about her getting sick, though.
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@lawbee11: E went to nursery for two half days last week and had the mother of all colds and a dodgy tummy over the weekend. I'm hoping it was a coincidence....?? Ugh. I can't lie, I had a bit of a cry earlier - it crept up on me unawares some time in between pre-sticking a panty liner onto tomorrows underwear and DH nipping out to buy me a bottle of wine.....
jedeve
pomegranate / 3643 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Did you forget to check if you have the holiday off?? (Or are you in Canada? In that case NM!)
lawbee11
GOLD / watermelon / 14076 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: Aww you and she will be fine! I'm sure I'll cry after I drop her off, but soon it'll be part of our routine and hopefully the LOs will love it! Enjoy your wine
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@jedeve: What holiday is this? I'm in the UK and I'm pretty sure our next holiday is Easter - 2 months away!
psw27
pomelo / 5220 posts

Feb 16, 2014

It's Presidents' Day in the USA. Probably doesn't apply to you!
psw27
pomelo / 5220 posts

Feb 16, 2014

And good luck!
Cherrybee
papaya / 10570 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@psw27: Ugh, I thought I had got away with another day off then!!! Oh well!
jedeve
pomegranate / 3643 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: President's Day. Probably not recognized in the UK!
tinyperson
pomegranate / 3858 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@jedeve: some Canadians have tomorrow off for Family Day (me included!!)
Ra
honeydew / 7586 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!
cmomma17
honeydew / 7811 posts

Feb 16, 2014

You sound super prepared! Good luck!

Only thing I would add is a baby picture for your desk!
mrsbookworm
pear / 1823 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck - hope your first day back goes quickly and smoothly!
T.H.O.U.
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Picture of her for your desk!

If you can have any bags packed and in the car that helps. DH always carries all the bags out. It seems like between her and I we have like 8 bags!
yellowbird
honeydew / 7303 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!!! You will do great. It will be hard, trust me, but it gets easier and you will definitely treasure your time with your LO in a different way.
catlady
grapefruit / 4988 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck! Sounds like you are ready!
ShootingStar
coconut / 8472 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck! Dont worry it won't be as bad as you're dreading. And if you're a crier you'll probably cry after dropping her off. But she will have a great time and you'll be so happy to see her at the end of the day.
Bookish
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6581 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: @lawbee11: Aw good luck both of you! Y'all will do great
jhd
coconut / 8079 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck! I hope you have a great day!!!
lavender
grapefruit / 4554 posts

Feb 16, 2014

No advice but good luck!
Mrs. Taco
pear / 1639 posts

Feb 16, 2014

@Cherrybee: @lawbee11: Good luck ladies! I went back 3 weeks ago and it's been a really smooth transition. I'm glad to be back, I feel a lot more balanced.
blackbird
wonderful grape / 20453 posts

Feb 16, 2014

Good luck!!! You'll do great

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