It's my last week of maternity leave. I am in a bit of denial that next week I won't be spending the morning laying in bed watching Jimmy Fallon on the DVR and taking impromptu tandem naps with this pretty girl.
I am linking up with Agi for her I am Beautiful link up where she has challenged us to post a make-up less picture. My waistline may be a bit rounder, but that is from carrying this little girl under my heart for nine months. I have bags under my eyes from the twice a night feedings. My skin is ridiculously dry and that stubborn patch of excema by my eye has flared up again. My outfits may be spit up stained but I am embracing life with my newborn and being kind to myself about my appearance at this point. There is no reason I can't be on the other side of the camera once in a while and why I can't feel beautiful in this sleep deprived season of my life.
I am still not feeling my best (emotionally) about returning. I did schedule my first haircut in over a year for Saturday (a nice trial run for Ryan to watch Hannah for the morning before they are on their own for two full days Monday and Tuesday). I also bought a few looser fitting tops to help transition back to my work wardrobe. It won't make up for my sadness at leaving Hannah for the day but at least I will be confident that I am looking my best.
Happy Thursday!
1 comment:
Thank you so much for linking up. It can be very hard to go back to work and leaving your little one at home. I had to do that 4 years ago and it was very hard, but it does get easier, I promise. Good for you for making an appt to get a hair cut. It's important for you to feel good about yourself. It will get easier Lisa I promise. GOod luck with your return back to work.
Agi:)
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