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Survived my first day back at work...
God it was hard leaving Jack but I managed. Had a lump in my throat on the way out of the door but composed myself and had a little sing to the radio on the way as I used to do every day. In a strange way, I enjoyed it. Rather than be thrown straight into my old timetable, I was given 3 students who needed support. I'd heard that they were a nightmare but they were great and we got loads done. I'm still doing KIT days and doing one day per week so quite looking forward to next thurs.
I actually felt like me; all be it a bigger version, but still me again! Had a MAJOR blonde moment though but eased the tension as I laughed for about 20 mins! I asked the students what time their break was when on timetable and they said 11 o'clock. Glancing at my watch, I let them go at 10:40am rather than start something new. They looked shocked but didnt complain and asked what time they had to be back in class. I said 11 was fine and they skipped off down the corridor.
"What a lovely bunch" I thought to myself wondering what all the fuss was. As I entered the staffroom, my boss looked up and asked if everything was ok and I told her everything was great and about them skipping off down the corridor. She asked why I had given them such an early break and explained that for 20 mins it wasn't worth starting a new topic. To my horror, she said "an hour and 20 mins!" ..............
I hadn't changed my watch since the clocks went back in Oct so it was actually 9:40am! !!! I've never worn it since having Jack because it's a chunky one with diamantes on so I worry about it scratching Jack's head - and no need for bling when I'm slumming it in the house...
I was soooooooooooo embarassed but thought it was hilarious too. Broke the ice as the girls saw the funny side when I went back at 11.
Hubby had been fine with Jack and was so pleased to see my boys when I got in. Hubby was asleep on the couch at 5:35pm for an hour...he updated his facebook saying that us women need a medal for looking after babies all day. Successful mission I would say! lol
I'm still as dizzy as ever so cant blame that on baby brain. Feel a lot more like myself and had a little spring in my step!
K xxx
I actually felt like me; all be it a bigger version, but still me again! Had a MAJOR blonde moment though but eased the tension as I laughed for about 20 mins! I asked the students what time their break was when on timetable and they said 11 o'clock. Glancing at my watch, I let them go at 10:40am rather than start something new. They looked shocked but didnt complain and asked what time they had to be back in class. I said 11 was fine and they skipped off down the corridor.
"What a lovely bunch" I thought to myself wondering what all the fuss was. As I entered the staffroom, my boss looked up and asked if everything was ok and I told her everything was great and about them skipping off down the corridor. She asked why I had given them such an early break and explained that for 20 mins it wasn't worth starting a new topic. To my horror, she said "an hour and 20 mins!" ..............
I hadn't changed my watch since the clocks went back in Oct so it was actually 9:40am! !!! I've never worn it since having Jack because it's a chunky one with diamantes on so I worry about it scratching Jack's head - and no need for bling when I'm slumming it in the house...
I was soooooooooooo embarassed but thought it was hilarious too. Broke the ice as the girls saw the funny side when I went back at 11.
Hubby had been fine with Jack and was so pleased to see my boys when I got in. Hubby was asleep on the couch at 5:35pm for an hour...he updated his facebook saying that us women need a medal for looking after babies all day. Successful mission I would say! lol
I'm still as dizzy as ever so cant blame that on baby brain. Feel a lot more like myself and had a little spring in my step!
K xxx
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People keep saying I should get back into it for my own sanity but I dont know if thats the case am im loving being a full time mum and looking after Bertie and spending time with him that I couldnt do with my eldest who is now 13, its nice have a child the second time around and be a bit more chilled out.
Actually being in the office again terrifies me as I feel a bit softer, my job is very stressful as im a Property Lawyer and in the office its very busy and people shout at each other and every other phone call is someone having a go. I know I will be there and wish I was at home with my little one and think its just not worth it but also im worried ill just burst into tears at the drop of a hat as the barrier id built up has gone.
Sounds like youve got a great job and its brilliant that your loving being back. It gets easier leaving the little ones and its great your getting a bit of your old life back.
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Cat xxx
Well done on surving the day I don't have a very family friendly job i work long hours I have just written to them asking to drop to 4 days waiting for a meeting with them i'm dreading it. I might be doing some kit days soon to do some training xx
I'm not going back until 24th May but I will be going back full time. I'm glad I worked so late into my pregnancy as I've now got more time to spend with Alfie.
I've used most of my KIT days already and I keep in touch with both my boss and my work colleagues. It's only a small, family run business so it's a nice place to work.
I think it does the blokes good to have the baby for the day, it's makes them realise how hard it can be!
Shell xx
K x