I chickened out....

AugBride82605

so I was supposed to go back to work today but I had a breakdown last night and cried for hours. To make a long story short, I called my boss and told her I just need some more time... but no matter what I will start by next Monday. Ladies, please tell me what you do for strength to make it thru the day! TIA

joelle&joseph

It was so hard at first but it did get better!  The first two weeks were the hardest for me but DS is now a happy well adjusted toddler who loves the lady that watches him and the other kids he gets to play with.  And I get to come to work and be a productive adult, I wouldn't trade it for the world! 

beenbizzy

I don't know if it will help, but I purposely went back to work on a Thursday so that I could do a little bit at a time and then be home for the weekend.  Monday was much less straining because of it.  The first day back wasn't much of anything.  It took me several days to go through emails and paperwork left on my desk.  That first day back was mostly social and catching up.  Anyway, what I'm saying is perhaps you could go back Thursday or Friday of this week so five days isn't so overwhelming.  Good luck.

skittles_123

It is actually harder thinking about it then actually doing it. It still isn't easy though, especially your first day. But, all of us have done it and got through it. Just take it one day at a time and it gets easier.

I have been a working mom for over 2 yrs now and I still miss my kids everyday, but I know they are in good hands and getting lots of interaction and experiences I cannot give them.

And I love your daughter's name. My dd's name is Abigail Brooke as well.

jlw2505

What I found was that thinking about it was actually way worse than doing it.  The first week was hard but it does get easier everyday.  I called daycare a lot in the beginning but I don't even call anymore now unless I know my kids are having a hard day and I totally trust my daycare.  Bring lots of pictures with you

crazytmogirl

The hardest part of going back to work was actually the thought of leaving.  The first few days were very hard and I went in for part days that week. I cried and looked at pics of her most of the time!  I did have lunches w/ my coworkers so that made me happy.  I was happy to see them as they are my friends and I had been out for 3 months before the birth and 3 months after.  It gets easier!