Hi,
I don't want to start a debate about SAHM/working mums, I just need your practical tips please.
After maternity leave with DS I returned 3 full days a week when he was 8.5 mo (he is now 2.3). Had planned to return end of June on same terms when DD will be 32 weeks.
All change. DH is currently resigning from (lucrative) job to return to study for longer term better work/life balance (well just a life not involving 15 hour days and tossers really ). So I have to go back early - prob mid-end May - and full time.
Career wise this is a good move for me and do not resent it as I see it as long term gain.
BUT I am a mother and therefore contractually required to be guilty. Worried about effect on DC being in full time nursery - usual horror stories about agression. Until Sept, we will ramp up their time there (DH will stay at home). DD currently BF but we are just beginning weaning and plan to take it very gently - ideal would be to continue first and last BF and have bottles during day.
Happy with nursery, just want to maximise kids happiness and development in the time available.
So far I am thinking: weekend will be devoted to family stuff (not sure about house work/sleep - will do that one after I have cracked walking on water); GPs will still continue their visits and trips out with kids in my absence; ask friends we regularly have play dates with to still meet up occasionally at the weekend; brave the softplay DS loves at peak time
Questions:
How do you make your time with them each day special?
What do you do at weekends?
Anything else DH and I can do to help us and them?
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Having Healthy Happy Kids and Parents If Kids in Full-time Nursery - tips please!
stripeybumpsmum · 07/04/2008 09:33
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