Hi, I'm Kinda New

BrandyD06

Hi, I'm kinda new to the forum. I've had a profile on the Bump since 2010 but quit posting or paying attention when my last son was born, plus we didn't have internet. I have two boys ages 5 and 2 and I have been married for 7 years. I work overnights at Wal-Mart and I am going back to school, so I have a lot on my plate. Not really asking any questions except maybe, does anyone else feel like their kids are growing up without them? I do and it is really depressing, too bad I have to work or bills wont get paid. Thanks for reading.

LoCarb

Welcome!

i feel I am active in my kids lives and we are growing up/older together. Focus on quality not quantity. 

BeachBum73

I was thinking of something similar this morning.  My son has started talking like our daycare provider.  Small things like how she responds to things.  That bothers me.

Dacey

I'm kinda new too!  Same thing, I had a profile when I was pregnant, but I forgot the login... It's been a while.  Baby is almost 1!

Please don't feel like your kids are "growing up without" you!  I worked very part time after my son was born (6 hours a week) and I am going back full-ish time this fall (34 hours a week).  The most reassuring thing to me is to watch the relationship my husband has with my son.  My husband had to work long hours this past year, due to a big project at work.  His relationship with our son has not suffered at all, even though some days they only saw eachother for 15 minutes!   Don't dwell on the time you're apart, or the time you're together will begin to suffer.  I'm excited to start working again to relieve some of the pressure my husband has been feeling to support us.

plusoneblog

Yeah I am more in the working because I have to camp. We live in a high cost area, and it is extremely difficult to get by on just one income. I don't personally know any stay at home moms, though if I could figure out a way to do it I would. Not that I hate working, but I do really miss the time I am not spending with my baby.

BrandyD06

Thanks ladies, I really appreciate it. Another question, does anyone know how I get rid of the pregnancy banners? I don't remember how.

KL777

Welcome!  That does sound like a lot to juggle.  How do you feel like they're growing up without you when you're working when they're asleep (I'm assuming)? Aren't you home during the day with them or are you in class?

In response to your question, when I first went back to work I was not fond of how many hours I was working so I reduced it some.  I know this is not always an option for all.  I still would like to reduce it some more, but I know currently that is not an option, so I enjoy the time I have with DS and value the benefits I have in working.  I also sincerely believe in the value of the statement "It takes a village to raise a child."  In any situation, it's what you make of it, so make it great!