typicaltuesdaynight

I had my first baby the end of September and go back to work after the new year. I worked 3 12 hour shifts prior to having my baby and plan to return to work on my hospital unit. For mamas that went back after maternity leave, can you give me some insight on what kind of schedules you did? I need to be full time to have the insurance so need to do at least 32 hours a week. I’m thinking (4) 8 hour shifts so I don’t have to rely on other people picking my kid up from daycare. Plus I’d get to spend more time with her in case I got scheduled back to back 12s…I don’t know what I want to do exactly just want some insight from moms that have been there! I exclusively pump. I have a feeling my supply will probably suffer once going back to work.

I’ve been working on an LDRP unit for the last 7 months. I got my mom/baby orientation but never got my labor orientation because no preceptors available. During this time I realized I love mom baby. I am pregnant and told my job I didn’t want to start labor orientation because by the time the 4 month orientation was done I would have a few weeks on the floor then go to maternity leave. I wasn’t comfortable with that. My job proceeded to say that wasn’t acceptable and basically to find somewhere else to go so I did that. When I told them I wanted to transfer they were all confused because they were offering me to stay and just do the mom/baby part until later. I ultimately said this wasn’t the right fit for me. Management has given me such a hard time since I’ve started it doesn’t feel worth it anymore so I’m going back to my old job. Now the question is, how do I tell my co workers in leaving when I’ve only worked here 7 months. I feel bad and didn’t think management would say anything but someone asked me today if I was leaving and I was stunned.