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I will be starting work on the 23rd and am new here. Just wanted to say hi and get some support from other working moms. I know this is going to be really hard for me. Starting off, any advice from other working moms that I must know before going off to work?
Hey there.
I went back to work last year after being a sahm for 7 years. It was a tough transition but we're doing well now
What really helped me was pre-cooking meat for meals on the weekends, setting up lunches and clothing the night before ; or even setting up outfits on the weekend so I'd have choices during the week.
Good luck to you. What'll you be doing?
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~Barb
Mama to 18yo Chelsey, 8yo Zoey & 5yo Roman
*Cat girl & Cat boy 8/19/08*
OH yeah, Definintely prepare the night before as much as possible. I take the kids to work with me (I work at their school) and I actually dress them in their clothes to make the mornings easier. I try to plan outfits, sack lunches, lists, other things I need to bring, fill water bottles, stock the car, etc. etc. etc.
I put together outfits for at least the entire week when I do laundry, so that I just grab and go. I never have to sit there and try on clothes and figure out what to wear. Meals is a good idea too, but I tend to do a lot of frozen foods to make up for my lack of planning and cooking.
Other than that I just find that I have to give the kids extra attention. Even though I see them at school during the day they still miss me extra and need the extra.
Good luck mama. Hope to see you around lots
__________________ Claire,
(Single mama to 2 boys, ages 5 & 3, Montessori Preschool Teacher, Mona Vie Distributor, etc.)
Jonathan (3), Lauren (6), and cousin Corey
Jamestown, Kentucky
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You can freeze a whole loaf of PB&J sandwiches and just grab and go. They thaw by lunch time. Also during school my kids will take dry ceral in a bowl w lid and buy milk for lunch.
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Natalie
mom to
DD #1: tiny terror (6/01) who's becoming a nice little girl
DD #2: peanut 3/04 who's becoming a toddler terror
Wife to Mick -13 yrs
Sorry I have not been back ladies, I have been sooo busy trying to work. My daughter is only 3 months old at this point, so it's been really hard. I do most of the things you ladies mentioned as a matter of fact. I sometimes dress her the night before, I get all our outfits including my jewelry and purses, and shoes, etc all ready before the week starts, I don't even have time the night before! lol! Thanks for all your replies! Reassuring that I'm on the right path.
Claire,
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