I have been back at work for a month now, I work two full days a week in an office. I have found it difficult to get out on time in the morning to get Thomas to his Grandma’s in time to ensure I am not late. No matter how much time I spend preparing everything the night before – His clothes, meals etc and no matter how early I get up we seem to run out of time so quickly in the mornings. Thomas usually wakes around 6:30am which works out quite well, but the past couple of weeks he has had a cold, so he has woken in the night for an extra feed, which of course means he wants to lie in a bit longer in the morning – I just haven’t had the heart to wake him especially as he has been ill. Consequently I have been getting into work 10 – 15 mins late which is not good as I am only there 2 days as it is I dont want them firing me for lateness! Thomas is much better now, his sleeping pattern has returned to normal so we should be ok this week fingers crossed

The past month has been a roller coaster of emotions, I have hated having to leave him for 2 x days but I have done my very best to ensure he has everything he needs while he is at his Grandmas! I also bob over to see him on my lunch break and I am home early to give him his tea so its not as bad as I know it is for some working mums. It is still hard though I do prefer being a full time mum. Many parents enjoy working as it gives them a bit of independence and adult conversation…I would prefer to have the luxury of 7 full days with Thomas, although unfortunately we need my wage coming in at the moment.

The good thing is Thomas has settled well at his Grandmas on the 2 days he is there, he naps well there and enjoys playing. They have a black labrador who is very soft and gently the dog is scared of Thomas but Thomas loves watching him move around the house – Of course the dog is never left alone with him as you can never be 100% sure. The important thing is that knowing Thomas settles well there has made me leaving him a lot easier, as much as I hate leaving him it is bearable knowing that he will have a fun day with Grandma.