NBR Freakkking OUT!

jcieply

I have been off of work since early June (teacher), and I have had THE BEST summer with Annabelle. I go back to work next week and I am LOSING my mind to the point of having random anxiety attacks. Yes, I do love the kids and I teach at an amazing independent/boarding school BUT I do not want to teach with my horrible teaching partners (soo mean and negative) and I do NOT want to leave Annabelle. I can't imagine leaving her again 5 days a week. UGH my stress level with this job is insane too. I don't have a choice I will have to go but this time is a million times harder than after maternity leave. I know all of the working moms don't feel sorry for me but I want to curl up in a ball with AB and cry!!!!

Par13

I'm working FT now, but I think if I had summer break it would be so hard to go back. I've been back at work since Dec, so I'm back in the swing of things but it was really difficult at first.

 For the first few weeks, just count down the minutes until you can see your sweet baby! Then it will just be routine again and it won't seem as bad. ::Hugs::

JessicaxLynn87

My first day is less than two weeks away. Like you, I have a lot of anxiety over returning and resuming our old routine. I have loved being home with LO this summer. She'll start a new daycare and I'm nervous about it. I know that after the first week, we will be okay as we adjust back to the old routine. I'm just dreading those first few days where all I do is worry and miss her.

MRoxy0628

I'm in the same spot with going back to work after having the summer off and am very sad to see the summer end. I've thought to myself this is harder than going back after maternity leave too. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you as you go back. Hopefully like @jessicaxlynn87 said after a week you'll get back into the swing of things!

JessicaxLynn87

Agree with @MRoxy0628. I think it's going to be harder going back now than it was after maternity leave!

melody921

It will be hard for the first few weeks, but you'll fall into your routine and your LO will be fine. Try to focus on the fact that you like the kids you work with and that you get the summers off.

jenndub

I'm a working mom but I still feel bad for you. Leaving your baby is hard. I'm sorry that you're struggling with this. Try and remember the good parts. My daughter is SO excited when I come from work, it's the cutest thing in the world. I think working makes me try a lot harder on the weekends. I plan little outings and fun little family things all the time. I want my time with the kids to be extra special so I have to miss a lot during the week. Good luck, you can do it!

MommaP12

The working moms DO feel sorry for you.

How you are feeling is how I feel every day.  I have anxiety over going to a job I hate with a boss and co-workers I can't stand when I'd rather be with my sweet kids.  It's SO FUCKING hard.  But I have not choice.  I have to provide for my family.  You will be able to do it too - because you have no choice and you'll find the strength and just live for the weekends.