Back to Work

Today was the dreaded day of returning to work. I don't know where the last 6 weeks went! I am only doing half days till after Thanksgiving, which will hopefully make the transition easier. Jenna did really well going to bed last night at 11pm. She didn't get up till 6am! She sleep so well now which is such a blessing. I got up at 5am to pump and then shower. Jenna isn't the fastest eater so pumping and having Austin feed her in the mornings will help with getting out the door on time. Everything went like clock work this morning.

Alyson is going to be our fabulous babysitter and was up and waiting for us at 7am. I was explaining everything to Al and realized I had left the milk in the freezer! I felt horrible! How could I have forgotten something so important? I lost it at that point. I was hoping Jenna would just sleep the whole time (4 1/2 hours). I cried to the car, called Austin and cried some more. By the time I got to work, I was fine. I just prayed she'd be ok.

My students were so happy I was back. And part of me was glad to be back too. I do love my kids and I've been very pleased with how much they've learned since I've been gone. My sub has been amazing! My co-workers have been a big help as well. I know I couldn't have made it through the 6 weeks without them! Thanks ladies!

I called Alyson at 9:00 and she said Jenna was sleeping. I just prayed she'd hold on for 2 more hours! As I was leaving to go get her, I called Alyson and she said that Jenna was a little fussy, but not bad. I asked Al how long she'd been awake and she said only about 20 min. Thank goodness she slept for so long!

Goal for tomorrow: Don't forget the milk!!

35 Weeks and Counting!

Because I have sciatica really bad, sitting on my couch gives me no support and is extremely painful when I get up. I have to stand still for a minute and then can barely walk. On Sunday I decided that I would sit on the piano bench to have a little more support under me and put my feet on an ottoman as we watched television. It helped my sciatic quite a bit, but soon my back got sore from not being able to sit up against anything. Austin thought my attempt at comfort and relief was worth documenting.

I look thrilled don't I?!

Thursday August 20th was our first day back to school. I was on my feet so much that day that they tripled in size and haven't gone back down. It's hard being a First Grade teacher and being able to sit for long periods of time. My students are so needy right now with it only being the beginning of the year. I am constantly walking (or waddling) around to help them. I am feeling grateful though that I have a very good and easy class so far. I hope they stay that way so I don't have to worry about leaving them when I go on maternity leave. I don't think I could handled the group I had last year in this condition!

My gigantic 35 week belly!