The Best Laid Plans...

Just when I think I have things figured out and I have a plan, something happens. Tom and I have worked so hard to get this schedule to work and to get both employers on board. Now, this week we find out Tom might be losing his job. (We should find out tomorrow). I am kind of numb and don't want to think about having to start over with working out a schedule let alone trying to figure out paying bills. Deep breaths help.

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Back to Work

4:30 AM--Alyanna wants to eat
4:50 AM--Back to Sleep
5:30 AM--ALARM goes off (What the heck!!!!)
6:45 AM--In the Car on my way to my first day back at the office...
7:00 AM--Siting at my desk

I was pleasantly surprised at myself, I didn't cry and I didn't feel as bad as I thought I would. I was however exhausted! Now if I can just get my pumping schedule figured out I think we'll be set. My husband was even fairly relaxed. It was his first time with Alyanna by himself for more than a couple of hours. He got her up and dressed and ready to go!

Overall, I'm pretty happy...with day 1, we'll see how the rest work out.

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A Compromise...

I've been really stressing out about going back to work. I am still going back May 26th, but I'm going to ask for a part-time schedule. My original plan was to work five hours in the office and then three hours at home. That plan had me really worried about not wanting (or being able) to work when I got home. My new plan (I have to ask permission first...so I'll find out if the partners will go for it) is to work six hours/day and take a 25% decrease in pay. This way I won't have to worry about whether I get my hours in at home and I can focus completely on Alyanna.

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