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tooley2012

Just wanted to introduce myself.  I'm Sam and my DD is Larkin.  She's 6.5 weeks old (born on Valentine's Day!) and is mine and DH's first child.  DH and I will be married for 4 years in May and had been trying for 3 years before DD was conceived.  She's our little miracle!

DH and I both work full time and I go to school online part time.  DD will be going to a sitter 3-4 days out of the week depending on DH's work schedule.

I go back to work on the 10th and am an absolute wreck.  I never imagined that I could love someone so much and miss them at just the thought of having to leave her with someone else.  Definitely already experiencing mommy guilt!  I'm pretty sure I'm going to do nothing next week expect cuddle with her as MUCH as possible!!

Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself since I'll probably be posting more around here!

skipperkelly

Hi! Going back to work was difficult for me as well. I had a lot of mommy guilt, but it does get easier. LO really seems to enjoy being in daycare (well as much as I can tell since he's only 4 1/2 months old) and the teachers really like him too. You are doing what you have to do to provide for LO and you'll definitely learn to cherish your evenings and weekends together.

angelrue522

Thanks for introducing yourself! Good luck, I know its so hard. At least its only 3-4 days right now vs 5 days per week.

brianandkelsey

I'm new on here too and haven't formally introduced myself Just wanted to tell you that it will get easier taking LO to a sitter. I love watching my DS interact with the other kids and discover new things there and he's only 4.5 mos old. I think the worst part for me was the week leading up to going back to work - just the anxiety of actually doing it. Once we found a new routine, it has been great for all of us.

My DH and I will also be married for 4 years in May also - on the 24th!  

Anyway, don't let the guilt consume you right now. Enjoy your time with LO and get some good cuddles! Good luck!

ksyknelvr73

Hello and welcome!!

My DS was also born on Valentine's Day - last year - so I know how special that is : ) It's a really cool birthday I think!

I was a huge mess when I had to go back to work. The day before was the WORST. But if I'm being honest, I surprised myself at how well I was able to cope and get back in the swing of things. Not that I didn't miss DS b/c I DEFINITELY did, but I found that I was happy to have things back to "normal". It is hard being a working mom but it is also very rewarding. I know these next couple weeks are going to be hard for you with the anxiety building of going back to work, but I think the anticipation of going back is worse than actually going.

tooley2012

Thanks for the welcome, ladies! 

The anticipation is definitely killing me.  It doesn't help knowing I'm going back to work to a complete mess!  I'm excited to get back into somewhat of a routine.  Knowing my days are limited, I've done nothing this maternity leave except bond with DD and enjoy her "schedule".  While it's been amazing, there were times that I lost track of what day it was and what needed to be done household wise.

I'm definitely lucky that she'll only be going to a sitter for a few days a week.  So thankful for that!!

Mylittlebee20

Welcome!