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@runnerd: on a personal note, I want to tell you that it gets better! Last school year when I came back to work after maternity leave, it was really hard on me. I was still EPing, still trying to do the MSPI diet, my LO was sick constantly-constantly!--for almost 5 months straight. I felt like I had so many plates spinning and I couldn't keep them all going. Her sleep was SO bad that I constantly felt run down and resentful.

This school year, I feel so much more "together". LOs sleep has improved a bit and she's not sick as much...so those are the two main factors. But I've also stopped EPing and not having to pump and follow that diet has really made everything better. Just hang in there!

For books, try these: http://www.amazon.com/Overwhelmed-Work-Love-Play-When/dp/0374228442/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412098886&sr=1-7&keywords=working+mothers

http://www.amazon.com/What-Happy-Working-Mothers-Know/dp/0470488190/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412098886&sr=1-1&keywords=working+mothers

http://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-New-Perfect-Motherhood/dp/0373892373/ref=pd_sim_b_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1V4CXTTF8Y8NF8QSSSXM

Milk Memos was great (geared towards pumping moms) but still good either way

This one has really good reviews, too. http://www.amazon.com/The-Milk-Memos-Business-Babies/dp/1585425443/ref=pd_sim_b_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Z96RDC8RGFRBAFX11MJ

Ah it's so nice there are some books out there! It gets easier, I promise! You will still be 100% bonded to your baby, you are 100% raising it (seriously, nobody says this shit to working dads, punt it from your mind ) and you are doing a GREAT JOB!

Hugs! It's so hard! I've been considering this book...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449410944/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3JC0SGOA899U0&coliid=IRQFBEYMKJJ7W

ETA: "It's not how much time you have with your kids, but how you spend that time that matters in the life and legacy of a young family."

@runnerd: it totally gets easier!! That first month (or two) sucks, but after that you do exactly what your DH said- you become a better parent in the time you are with your LO because you appreciate it more! There are still days when I get bummed about dropping LO off at daycare- but then I think about seeing him after work and how excited he will be and it gets me through. Don't forget there are going to be days when you drop off your LO too and think- THANK GOODNESS for DAYCARE- that kid was driving me nuts! It does get easier- it just takes time! Lots of photos and videos on your phone and watch them throughout the day!