Back to work - The Verdict

[Uhu]

Well, I went back to work part-time this week (3 days) and I feel rejuvenated. My twin DSs settled in nursery with no problems and have never cried each time I've left them. They are only 7 months and each time I bade them farewell, they just looked at me perplexed! I only called once to see how they were doing because I was so busy. Interestingly though, I've noticed that they are always at the back of my mind, even when I was rushed off me feet.

I was welcomed back at work with open arms by everybody and even got a hug from the cleaner. On the first day I had to attend a 3 hour meeting in the afternoon so left later than expected to pick up DSs but they were oblivious to me when I turned up. A new nursery nurse started yesterday and when I arrived to pick them up, she thought that they had been at nursery for a long time because they were so settled. That really reassured me that I had done the right thing for them and me.

My boss spent an hour with me talking about the twins and sharing details of his family. He totally understands my predicament about wanting to work but also be at home because his wife faced the same dilemma when their children were young. He is really supportive and paid me a compliment that had me beaming all day. He said that I would do more work in my 24 hours than a lot of people in the organisation would do in 3 weeks . That really made my day and boosted my ever growing confidence.

I know I'm lucky in that I have a good supportive boss because other female colleagues with children have a neanderthal for their boss who refuses to consider part-time working. They are now having to resort to the union. The guy is being totally unreasonable and what's more, there are 2 men in his team working part-time or from home.

Anyway, I'm happy, DSs are happy, DH is happy - we are one big happy family .

[hewlettsdaughter]

Uhu - this is just the kind of news I need right now - I'm going back to work in less than a month. Hope it continues to be positive for you

[Northerner]

That's great Uhu!

[bonniej]

Lovely to hear a happy story. Good for you

[beansmum]

glad you're happy

i went back to uni this week (am skiving at the mo, should be working!) and was dreading it but it's been fine. ds, 18wks, is at the nursery 3.5days but i feed him at lunchtime so i don't actually leave him for more than 4 hours.

i actually feel a bit guilty that i really enjoy having some time away from bean to do grown up stuff, but he seems happy and the nursery nurses are really nice. think they were a bit suprised he's settled so well, he hasn't cried once, or that's what they've told me!

hope it contiues to work well for you

[Uhu]

One thing I do to make life easier is to cook meals at the weekend for Monday and Tuesday and put them in the fridge. That way, I can just reheat them so I spend more time with DSs when we get home. On Wednesday, I cook something that easily grills, e.g. gammon or beefburger along with a jacket potato which can be done in the microwave. If I have more time, DH likes oven chips !

[edam]

Glad to hear it's going so well and what a great boss!

[Uhu]

My team leader came into my office on Tuesday and said that I had two men fighting over me. He and another team leader want me to be in their respective teams so they are both vying for my loyalty. What a great position to be in! At the moment, the only males that usually fight over me are my twin DSs .

I'm so happy that my return to work part-time is working out well. I just hope it stays that way!