My son was born nearly 5 weeks ago via emergency c-section. While I did take about a week completely off from work, about 8 days after Brody was born I was reviewing email and fielding phone calls from home in between bottles and diapers. I never expected to have a maternity leave in the true sense of the term. I actually think having work to do and questions to answer helped not only my physical recovery, but helped us get into a routine.
Brody has been to my office twice now - one time to do a couple of hours of work and once to pick up some work and meet all of my co-workers. He seemed to enjoy himself; okay, so he slept the entire time, but that was enjoyment!
Today when I stopped in the office it was to pick up supplies for my newly-set-up home office. That's right, a home office. I have the incredible luxury that I can do about 90% of my job remotely from home. Added to that, I have great bosses who have encouraged me to work from home and come into the office between 10 and 16 hours a week once I'm ready. Well, I'm ready to get back to work.
Tomorrow I start working full-time again - from home. It will be another couple of weeks before I'm spending a day or two in the office each week. Brody and I need some time to settle into this new routine.
I realize that my situation is a unique and priceless one; I get to keep doing what I love for a living, but also watch my baby grow up. While we can measure the $1000 a month we're saving in childcare costs, the experience of being home with Brody every day is far more priceless to us.
You are so lucky. I guess I am too. I was able to stay home with my son. I had to work five weeks to end a school year. I was rough.
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I enjoyed visiting yours. You have beautiful family.
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