+ Drawing to a close +
My first day back is nearly over. Pumping went far better than I expected, though the room isn't anything special. It's actually a conference room, with a big table and tons of chairs... and a lock on the door. It has a window, but where I sit you can't really see in. I found out that my supervisor really went to bat for me, researching and providing to H.R. the legal guidelines for nursing/pumping mothers. I'm so touched that she did this for me (and for all the other mothers out there). I managed to get about 6-7 ounces, I think, maybe more. It's hard to tell in the bags, as opposed to bottles. But I'm already full again, so I'll probably pump the other breast when I feed you this afternoon.

And I broke down and called your daycare. Vicki said you were being good. She said she got to hold you (Vicki's the manager, Maria's your caregiver/teacher) and feed you and show you off to the other teachers. I'm sure you loved that. I hope you smiled for them. You can be so charming when you smile. She said you've only used 3 bottles, and it was almost 4 when I called so I told her they didn't have to give you the last one unless you get really hungry. In just minutes, I'm leaving and on my way to get you. I simply cannot wait. Hugs and kisses galore will be yours in just a half-hour.