Crying at work

bgarson

I am sitting in my classroom, students about to walk in and I need to pull myself together. The women in the classroom next to be just had a baby. I can hear people talking about how cute the baby is, blah blah blah. I know I should be happy. I know that someone else's baby shouldn't bring me to tears, but it is. What a great start to the day. It can only get better right?

elizabeth&james

UGH. painful. what a crappy way to start the day.  I'm sorry- that stinks. I was just telling my husband that it's not that I'm not happy for my pg coworker- she deserves this happiness just as much as the next person. But then again, so do I-- so unfortunatly, being happy for her doesn't make me *less* unhappy for me. Can you close your classroom door for a few minutes? Can you turn on some background music just to drown out the chatter? Good luck today- hope there isn't too much more chatter after the students get there.

ErinA1313

I hear ya  - hang in there. I've had to hold back tears on my break at work somtimes, just don't want people knowing what's going on or asking why I may look like I was crying. Hopefully your work stays busy today to at least keep your mind occupied until you can go home and feel free to break down and get support from your DH and your other family and friends who know whats been going on.

I know though, there are babies and children all over my work and some days I"m okay with it and other days it upsets me. All part of the healing process. 

BlakeG

It's such a tough spot to be in. I totally agree with Elizabeth.  Just because you are happy for someone else doesn't mean you aren't sad for yourself.  Try your best to just tune it out and focus on work.  Hopefully tomorrow will be a little better. ((hugs))

SassyMamainVA

That is so incredibly hard.  I can completely relate to feeling that way. But don't feel bad about being upset.  You're happy for her but sad for you and that's totally acceptable.  Hopefully the kids will get there soon and will be a distraction.  (((Hugs)))

Izabella22

I'm sorry you're having such a rough day, is there any way you can close the door or maybe use an Ipod or something to escape the chatter (mine has been a savior in keeping me out of work discussions)? I hope your day goes by quickly. Don't beat yourself up, its normal to not feel happy hearing about these things yet. Hang in there, big hugs to you.

millejj1

Izabella22:

I'm sorry you're having such a rough day, is there any way you can close the door or maybe use an Ipod or something to escape the chatter (mine has been a savior in keeping me out of work discussions)? I hope your day goes by quickly. Don't beat yourself up, its normal to not feel happy hearing about these things yet. Hang in there, big hugs to you.

I second the iPod being a saving grace! I hope your day gets easier! Hugs!