I did it ... after 2 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days, I spent an entire day away from Claire. I pretty much knocked my old record of 5 hours out of the water by being out of the house for almost 11 hours today sans baby!
James' parents will be Claire's primary caregivers the next 12 weeks before she goes to daycare (relieved by my parents for a week every 4-5 weeks), so they came in yesterday for today's "trial run" to make sure all parties involved felt comfortable with the arrangement.
Claire fed at about 6:15 this morning, and then I passed her on to James so that I could get ready for "work". James passed her to his parents about 6:30 since they were already up, and they were off! I left the house at 7am and filled my day with spa treatments (thanks, James!), furniture shopping, and a few small errands. I also managed to pump in my car and at the spa around the times that I hope to keep at the office which was good, as was the fact that I was able to pump effectively (whew!).
I have to admit, it was kind of nice being able to use two hands to do stuff and not have to tune one ear to listen for a crying baby, but it sure was nice to come home and see her smiling face. Since her grandparents already took her for two walks today and gave her a bath, I just held her, hugged her, and snuggled up with her to make up for the hours away. Now I totally understand why working moms often have their babies sleep with them, and I sincerely apologize to you all for any judgement I may have made in the past!
Being away from her was so hard, but I can say that I did it ... and I'll be able to do it again. Yay, me!
1 more day before I go back ...
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