First Day of Work- Post Baby

Yesterday marked my first day back to work since Sammy Jay came into our lives. I guess I should feel blessed in the fact that my first week back is a short one. I worked yesterday, the university is closed today, and I'm back to work on Friday. So I'm easing my way back into the groove of things.

(Old picture- my office has more decor now, but you get the idea)

Also, I feel blessed that I have great coworkers. Everyone made me feel very welcome and back on my first day. However, it was a workday and of course our Dean would put a "special project " on our plate that needed to be done right away. So even with the short week there was no "dipping my toe in the water " but it was more of a "hard shove into the deep end". 

 

Additionally, it wasn't as hard of a first day back because I knew the babe it was in good hands with grandma. However, next week we will be transitioning into our new "normal" with the babe at a babysitter two days, with my mom two days, and with me one day (because I'm going to be using some vacation time). I'm hoping that the schedule will continue to work as well; however, my new boss did stop by my office yesterday with questions about it. They get nervous when there's not at least one advisor in the office every day, so we'll see how this is going to play out.

Finally, I was excited to go back to work in the fact that I get to actually interact with other adults during the day. Don't get me wrong I love my baby; however, being able to have adult conversations during the day makes me feel like my old self again. While on leave I felt like I lost a bit of my identity and returning to work has brought that back.

So wish me luck that my transition back to work continues to be smooth and we get into this new routine of our lives.