Well, it's been quite a week. After settling Jessica into creche a week ago, I have subsequently been retrenched as the company don't have a position open for me after some restructuring while I was on maternity leave. They've been very kind about it though, and gave me a good package which helps a lot, but it was still rather a roller-coastered week. I have to say that going back to work is, in a way, much easier than staying home. As a friend said the other day: "Suddenly I realised that this was the first time that I was on my own since she was born." Mmm. True.
Yikes. So, seven working days and I am a stay-at-home mom again. With the retrenchment package I can now, with care, stay home for about five months and then go back to working full time, or start my own business. I've picked up a little proofing work since I have been home (all three days) which brings in nice income, but I need a regular supply of work to do to be able to stay at home for any length of time.
Jessica seems to have settled back into life at home quite easily: she even rolled over for the first time today just as Adam got home! Quite a big milestone for a little person. I was so glad that I got to see it (another first!). Just think, a few days earlier and I would have missed it. She was so thrilled when she made it over onto her back! Big smiles and wonder at the change in landscape. What it is to be a child and see everything for the first time!
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