Question for Teachers

Drea926

Hi Ladies,

I start back teaching on the 3rd after being off since February when my LO was born. I'm getting anxious about going back. :-(

I love my job and it was a big adjustment going on maternity leave, but now I feel like I've gone full circle and became so used to being home. I know teachers are really lucky in terms of hours, but I broke down in tears last night thinking about the fact that our DCP (whom I really like) will be seeing DS more hours a day than me. I can't get over the paranoia that DS will think I've abandoned him.

Sorry this is so rambly. I guess I'm just asking how you made your peace with it all. I truly enjoy teaching and there's a small part of me excited for the upcoming year, but I love my little guy so much and feel heartbroken about leaving him.

Thanks for reading - just needed to throw all this out here. 

lgutwig

I hardly ever post, but this was exactly me last week when I started back. I am starting at a new school and grade so I was really overwhelmed, but LO did great at DC and it was such a great feeling to leave school to go pick her up! She was so happy to see me and we got lots of snuggles. I definitely cried a lot the first day, but it is already much easier! LO will not think you abandoned him! Good luck!

iverske9

I can tell you that it will be harder for you than your LO. I can tell you that I was raised by my parents who were both working. I never felt abandoned, or not loved, or ever thought someone else was my mother. I am super close with my mother, and family and did well. It will be an adjustment but you and LO will be fine. 

ReeB83

kaugie said

I actually think I am a better teacher because my daughter forces me to prioritize at work/not stress about the little things.

THIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! DS makes me rethink if I really need to grade every single paper that graces my desk or make ANOTHER poster I'll decide isn't good enough and trash in June.

jgoetz1

The anticipation is much worse than actually working and being away from LO. This is my second baby that I had to drop off at daycare and it was much easier this time. You will be so busy at the start of the school year that you won't have much time to be sad and before you know it, it will be time to pick up LO. it's the best feeling ever after being away during the day.

Drea926

I sincerely appreciate all of your support and wisdom. Thank you very much! I do think the anticipation is worse and I really like the idea being better at prioritizing at work. I can see that happening!