moms --- what's the best part-time schedule?

[nmpjcp2015]

After I give birth, I'm going to be working 20 hours a week instead of 40 for about 7.5 months. My boss said I can pick any schedule I want, but I'm at a loss for what to choose.

I know I'll want one day off during the week, but other than that I'm not sure how to structure my time.

I've come up with Monday off and 5 hours a day the other days.

I will be breastfeeding and pumping and childcare won't be a problem because the baby will be with my husband or my MIL.

Any advice? Should I do a longer day and have a short day? 5 hours all 4 days? This is my first baby, so I have no idea, but I have to turn in some type of schedule template soon. Also, any advice on how this will work with breastfeeding? Is pumping for one long day a good idea?

Thanks in advance xoxo

 

[Mrs G]

Hi
Personally I would do 3 days of 7ish hours. It's not much longer than 5 but will effectively give you an extra day off. I find once you're in work the time there is irrelevant. Getting out the house on time is my issue! Also you need to look at your week as 7 days, rather than 5 and s weekend like before. Out of those 7, where do you want to be for more days, home or work?
Xx

 

[chathamlady]

I do monday wed friday 7 hours a shift

 

[Smile181c]

I work 22 hours a week and do Tuesday-Thursday so I get a 4 day weekend every week

 

[confused87com]

I work 20 but do two ten hours shift. Wouldn't suit most but gives me the most days with the kids

 

[MrsHopeful]

I do 3 ten hour days...I prefer to work longer hours & have more days off with my toddler. You get used to working longer shifts

 

[iiTTCii]

I do 2 x 10 hour shifts and although they are long days, I prefer to get it over with in 2 days and then have 5 days off every week.

 

[bitethebullet]

I do Monday-Thurs 9-6ish. I like having the extra day of weekend but ideally I would work only 3 days.

 

[nmpjcp2015]

I was approved for two 8 hour days and one 4 hour day. thanks for the advice.