First day back at work after leave and baby’s first day at daycare 🥺 I’m so excited to work and have some normalcy again but I miss my little man so much! No question, just having lots of emotions 😭😭

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How good was that hot uninterrupted coffee tho?? ☕️

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We survived! The evenings feel so short now ha! I just wanna cuddle him nonstop

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Sending hugs!!!!

The first week is the hardest!! The best part is seeing their excitement when you get home!! Hang in there Mama!!

You got this mama!!!! Sending hugs!

It gets easier. I promise.

Sending lots of love and support your way! It will get easier.

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