DW going back to work on Monday...

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She's very anxious; about being able to do her job as well as she used to, but mostly about how DS will cope at the childminders. He's 11 months and a complete ball of energy, currently very clingy anyway and just about to start walking.

Yesterday he was at CM's for half an hour without DW and when she got back he was so upset he was hyperventilating.

I'm trying to reassure her everything will be OK and he'll adjust to the CM's routine, but I haven't a clue if that's true or not!

So, for any WOHM's who've just gone back:

1. Any tips for making the transition easier for DS?
2. What did you want to hear from/ have done by your DP to help you get back to work with as little upset as possible?

Welcome back glitterfairy!!! Lovely to see you again. You willl get back on track in no time!

Celery - brilliant! I found once I hit the 20 minute continuous thing I could drop out the walks.....so next it may ask you to do 20 mins continuous then 5 min walk then 10 mins run - I just dropped the walk at the advice of the ladies here and was fine.

I have not run all week - not well again - it is either a weird viral thing that I had last month that has come back or some weird hormonal thing. Had it mid cycle since July. Doctor told me to start taking evening primrose. Hoping to have a run tomorrow as gradually starting to feel a little bit better. Off to get some ibuprofen, evening primrose, cod liver oil and a cup of black coffee. I'll be rattling!

bugger

wrong thread

popsy - did you get my email?!

Sorry for thread hijack!

What other children is the CM looking after?

As a childminder (winding down for maternity leave now) I would struggle with a manic 11 month old and passive baby especially with any other children too (my own etc!). I would get through the day etc but know from past experience that both babies wouldnt get as much out of me as when you only have one under 1 to care for.

However, your childminder might be much better than me LOL

If she has taken both babies on, she must have confidence in her abilities - especially if she has come recommended.

Hope everything settles down soon - its not an easy thing to do.

pecka i did but I am crap sorry
will reply now!!!!!
been poorly ll week

pecka - just logged into msn if that is better

Hmmmm, not the best start. DS is 'very strong isn't he, and has a temper'.
He's come back with an unexplained scratch across his chest and a bruise on his arm. He seemed happy enough in himself when I got home though.

This is all really hard isn't it. I wish our families were closer. I think DW might be joining the 'ttc to get out of work' club!