3 weeks left of maternity leave, what do I need to do before I go back?

[HarrietJones]

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Shop for work clothes
Tell tax credits about your change of circumstances
I'm assuming you've got a childcare provider lined up? List of emergency contacts, medicines you're happy for them to use
Start fling your freezer with meals
Are you full or part time?

Do you need to wean from breast before you go back?

Your post gives no clue to what advice you want!

For example my advice would be put your feet up and watch daytime tv while you still can

Part time!

Things for me to enjoy.

Things I must do to be organised ( meals is a good one)

Things to make it easier for dd3 ( childcare is dh/ my mum)

Nice things to make me forget I'm going back

Nice things? New work clothes......?

Get a haircut, and make sure you do it a week before you start so you can practice making it look nice!
Splash out on a bit of new make-up, and some new bras.
Massive on line grocery shop.
Have a day away from the dc to practice leaving them with DH.

I kept a diary of what ds & I did for my last month of mat leave. It included everything from nap times to trips out, when I did laundry and what we ate. I gave it to Dh when I went to work so he could see what was expected

Dh is around a lot so pretty good on routine. I keep giving him random instructions re seat belt straps & drinking

I need new clothes( can I lose a stone or two with no effort in 3 weeks or do I need fat clothes?)

Haircut- yes haven't had one since September!

Sorry, but:

Dentist
Optician
Smear test
Buy any birthday presents or cards for the coming months?

Dentist booked ( finally got an NHS one after 4 years, just in time for my free treatment to run out!)

Smear done

Optician needs doing,

Birthdays include dh, dd2, dd3, my Dad, 2 grandparents, my best friend. Better get started!