I didn't even realize how long it had been since my last post. Things have gotten super busy around here. Just in the last couple of weeks, I have found a job and have been searching for a daycare to take care of Ducky (Faith's nickname that has seemed to really stick). Most of you know I have really been miserable at home full time. Not because I don't love Ducky or hate spending time with her, but I love to work and I need adult interaction. I got what I consider to be an ideal job working at Centennial as a dietitian in diabetes, an area I have become pretty comfortable with. I love the people there because I got to know them during a practicum in college. The schedule is ideal and I can pretty much work as much as I want. In addition, my new boss is going to help me get more hours in diabetes so I can become a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator).
I was worried about finding a good daycare for Ducky on short notice. Luckily, at the recommendation of my dental hygienist, I found a great private Christian daycare. Two of the ladies that work in the nursery have worked there for almost 30 years so I feel pretty good about it. (Especially after visiting another daycare that I would have felt scared leaving Faith at).
So I was supposed to start work today, but due to some delayed paperwork issues, I cannot start until Wednesday. I was super upset about it last week, but it ended up working out. Today I have Faith in the daycare about half a day to get her used to it. I feel better knowing I am just down the road so I can be there in an instant today if I need to. Jay and I both dropped Ducky off this morning so Jay could see the daycare and meet the ladies. Faith immediately started playing in the exersaucer and all the other kids surrounded her. I am excited she is going to be getting more interaction with other babies. I have talked to some wonderful moms that have really made me feel much better about daycare because their children have developed so well due to the interaction.
Yes, after being a stay at home mom for 6 months, it is hard to think about not being with Faith all the time. At the same time, happy mommy does equal happy baby. And, the interaction for Faith will be good for her. Although financially I do not need to work, we have been on an extremely tight budget with little breathing room, not to mention not much going into savings right now. With me going back to work, we will have some extra money to put in a college fund for Faith. Jay and I both don't want Faith to have to stress about paying for college.
Just like anything else, we will have to get into our routine again. But once we do I think this is going to be great for our family. I want to thank everyone that gave us encouraging words and that have helped me to not feel so guilty about going back to work.
I hope to post more than I have lately, but things will be super busy, but we will try to keep you updated =).
