First of all, I have to say thank you. You friends are so kind. I have received email after email, call after call, and so many encouraging comments. Little One and I are surviving as I keep a foot in the door career wise. The anxiety leading up to going back to work was FAR worse than the actual experience. So for those mamas that are in the same boat, take heart and know that you CAN do this. The Lord met the needs of my heart and has given me such peace about the decision Matt and I made regarding work.
As for the nitty-gritty details...
I only let a few tears fall down my cheeks. Really, it was only a few. I passed Little One to her precious caretaker and she didn't even look back. I only called twice. Both times, there were no problems. It did take about 45 minutes for Little One to finally take her first bottle, but it's been smooth sailing ever since. It seems to me that the girl is happy as a clam with this new adventure.
And as for my effort to continue nursing...
I spend about 25 minutes a day locked in a closet with the lights turned off. Pumping. In the privacy of my own classroom closet. Although not the ideal place to do said task, it works. And I pray that my milk man continues to make deliveries all the way through flu season. Difficult, yes. Important to me, definitely.
All in all, it hasn't been so bad. Thank you, for your kindness, your thoughtfulness, and your prayers.
2 days down. Only 109 more to go (if I've done my math right!)
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