Moms who have already returned to work...

ltcamacho

So I broke down today about going back to work in 2 weeks ( I just got this overwhelming feeling of no one can take as good of care of her as I can and sadness of not getting to see/hold her for 8+ hours of the day. I LOVE the lady we found to watch her. She has a small in home daycare and she's wonderful! I know my LO will be loved and taken care of. She's just not mommy!

Please tell me it's not that bad!!

afergerson15

I had to go back after 6 weeks and it was the hardest thing I had to do. I had it a little easier though because I have an amazing mother n law who has an in home daycare and she is amazing! I cried the first couple of days when I left but it got better. It's the sweetest thing to see her learn new things and smile and laugh at the other kids running around. If you find a really good daycare and feel like they're in good hands, it'll be okay! The first few days are hard. But I don't cry anymore, I mean of course I text her through out the day and ask how she is, but as always she's great! It's totally normal to feel that way. I promise it gets better though

rachelarynxo

I also went back after six weeks and change, and definitely cried the first couple days. I had done nothing but love on and spend time with my son for all that time, and I was so worried about leaving him, even though he's with my mother all day! I promise it gets better after a few days, and you'll love the smiles you get when you come home at the end of a long day. Hopefully you only work during the day, that way you still get to do bedtime with your LO, I work at night sometimes so there are days when I have to miss that and bath time, but it's also so good to be with adults! Bring lots of pictures with you, and if you're having a hard time, ask the lady who is watching the baby to maybe send you a couple pictures if she can. That made a world of difference for me! Hang in there and good luck!

ldmw

I go back next week and have been so upset for a month or so.

aurora1204

I went back half days last week and full days this week. DS is 11 weeks. I actually have really enjoyed getting my routine back and feeling like I have something to offer the world except some boobs. I'm a believer in happy mama happy baby so whistle while you work and baby will actually thrive as well! I promise!

toddabunny

I'm so glad I don't have to go back to work till February I love being at home with LO, we have lots planned for the year

lola2bee

I cried a lot the first week with my older son and expect to do the same with my new little one even though I am not going back until the new year.  Its just rough to be away from them any way you slice it.

prplz

I went back on wednesday LO is 10 weeks and ive been a mess i cried on my way to work and then the next day i cried alot at home when i saw her i just missed her much its still hard leaving her. I wish i couldve stayed longer.

cassietegtmeier

I don't mind being back at work but my job is making pumping stressful. They are trying to schedule me one 30min break to pump and don't seem to understand why that isn't how it works. I will not put my supply at risk. So frustrating.

kby721

I am on vacation with my in laws and got upset at dinner tonight when it hit me that I am barely going to see DD on weekdays. My brother in law was saying when his LO was a baby he went to bed at 7:00 and I just broke down in tears. I get home from work at 6:00 which gives me one hour with her a night?! I feel resentful toward the daycare workers that theyre going to get to spend so much time with her. I know that's ridiculous. I hope I can get out of this funk and just enjoy these next 3 weeks that I'm still home with her

Megaphone2752

I went back three weeks ago when DD was 14 weeks and it's really been ok. She's going to a small in home daycare and she's been very happy in the evenings when we're home. I feel balanced being back and work, and it's really going ok. You can do it!

mars8k

aurora1204 said:

I I actually have really enjoyed getting my routine back and feeling like I have something to offer the world except some boobs. !

I loved this! Lol

cassietegtmeier

I returned to work last Tuesday part time and am putting my 2 weeks in today. While I enjoyed being around my coworkers my bosses have made it as difficult as possible to pump at work. I have to clock out each time and can't clock back in for a half an hr, that's company policy and our time clock don't allow clocking in before then. We don't need the money and my husband doesn't think it's worth me getting sick and upset about it. I've already had mastitis twice. So I guess I'm the first one to tap out lol.

erinjason11

@Itcamacho I just returned to work today after being home 13 weeks with my LO. I was dreading it for weeks and had super bad anxiety and even cried this morning when I dropped her off. Surprisingly, it was okay! It was actually really good to breathe for a few hours! Of course the first day is the hardest, but the best part of my day was picking her up and seeing her smile you got this mama! Be strong!

saloved

I cried the whole first week. My twins are with my sister and her kids who I trust and love and she knows every tiny detail about them. It's just hard to be away. I won't say I enjoy working although I do love my job but given the option for me I would want to be home. But the days do get easier. As long as you trust who takes care of your baby and you love what you do its worth it! And it DOES get easier! But I get lots of pics and videos all day haha!