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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Waking My Baby to Breastfeed    —Milwaukee, WI

"I have been back to work for 2 months now, but will be changing my shift from 2nd shift to 1st. This means that I ha..."

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I would get him up, feed him, then put him back to bed. He will probably sleep a little longer than normal, since he will be full. Then I would pump during the day a...

It's grueling, but I woke my son up to nurse before work every day and put him back to bed until daddy got him up for daycare. It will keep your supply going longer.

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Q: Rethinking "Full-Time"    —Green Bay, WI

"Hi-I just had my 1st child about 31/2 weeks ago, I'm scheduled to return to work 12/4 and am already choking up at th..."

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My brother and sister-in-law worked seperate shifts. They are now divorced. I'm not saying that was the cause, but it was a factor because they couldn't spend time to...

I HAVE BEEN A STAY AT HOME MOM FOR AWHILE I JUST COULD NOT PUT THE TRUST INTO SOMEONE ELSE HANDS FOR THE WELL-BEING OF MY BABY ;AND I HAVE ALSO WORKED OUTSIDE THE HOME...

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Q: Nervous About Going Back to Work    —Rio, WI

"I've been fortune to SAH with my son for 5 months. Unfortunately, I need to get back to work. I am really nervous a..."

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From the perspective of a mother of two and a former head daycare teacher, look for a home daycare option with few children or a center with a three to one infant rati...

Oh...nothing will ever weaken the mother-baby bond as long as the mother is a caring one like you. My mom started to watch my little boy since he was 3 months old, the...

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Q: Stay Home Moms That Returned to Work    —Chippewa Falls, WI

"I have a big decision to make this year. I have three kids now. 4, 3 and 9mon. The four year old is in preschool n..."

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Going back to work is hard. Kids are resiliant. If you are happy, they are happier.

I also had that quandry. I stayed home with my daughter (now 9)till she was 2. I went back right after my son was born, and then when my 3rd was born I threw in the to...

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Q: Should I Work or Stay Home    —Burlington, WI

"I can't decide if working full time is the answer for me. I work two days a week right now and just for fun. I feel..."

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I work fulltime (although a flexible job as I'm a part owner of the company). Yes, it's difficult. No, financially I don't have to. Yes, I have to so I remain sane. Ma...

If you love people and love chatting I would definately find the right work at home opportunity for yourself and that will enable you to stay home. Find what you love ...

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Q: Going Back to Work    —Fond du Lac, WI

"i have been a stay at home mom for two years now.. me and my boyfriend decided to get a house together which i then w..."

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as the mother of a 4 year old boy, you need to or should have started "weening" yourself from him a while ago, my son had this problem last year and i slowly started g...

Well I am familiar with this.At the end of 2004 my son's father and I seperated.I was a stay at home mom and didn't work for probably a year before my son because my h...

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Q: How to Keep My Milk up While Im at Work    —Kenosha, WI

"I will be returning to work in a few weeks and was wondering how everyone who breastfeeds keep their milk coming i if..."

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Hi. Here is a great website: http://www.workandpump.com/ My Lactation Consultant recommended it, and it has proved to be invaluable. Thanks. M.

Ditto to Michelle's post. To keep it up you have to pump. I've pumped for both of my sons (still pumping for my 8 month old). Drink a lot of water to stay hydrate...

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