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PLEASE say it gets easier...
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Today is my 2nd day back at work and I miss my little guy so much! i was having a terrible time with going back to work and wanted to stay home, but it's not feasible. I have always liked my job, but hate that I don't get to spend time with him all day.
he was at my mom's yesterday and I was so excited to see him after work but he was REALLY tired (he slept from 8:30 pm to 5 am last night) and crabby. I am worried I'll never get to see my happy baby anymore. I was so upset last night!
Also, how do you get everything done when you come home from work and still spend quality time with DC? I know it's a balancing act, but I feel so guilty...thx for any input.
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Re: PLEASE say it gets easier...
It does get easier. I promised myself I'd give it 6 months, and check in with myself each month about what was working and what wasn't for me and for us as a family. DH and I would spend time talking things over and figuring things out as well. Quitting wasn't an option for me so it was a question of making the most of our new situation.
I let some things slide at first. I decided that I wouldn't cook on Wednesdays to give myself a break. We usually ordered in or went out. A lot of time we had MIL babysit on Wednesday nights so DH and I could have a date night. That was hard b/c I felt like I was already missing out on things with DD, but it's been good for us to have that time.
I use the crockpot a lot, and try to plan meals in advance. You might want to subscribe to youvegotsupper.com which has great dinner ideas and includes grocery lists too.
It will get easier! Hang in there. You and your DS will have some adjusting to do schedule wise, but it will all fall into place. I try not to do too much at night except focus on DS. Get your DH to help with dinner or order in and, if at all possible, hire someone to clean! The first few weeks are the most difficult, but it will get better. And, of course, you will see your happy baby again.
Next month will be one year since I went back to work (she was 5 months) and, while I still miss her every single day, it has gotten much easier. She absolutely loves going to school. Her school is closed the week between Christmas and New Year's. Her first day back, I was putting her in this little cart with her friends to go for a ride and she got this huge smile on her face, leaned up closer to them and waved. It was so darn cute!
As far as the quality time is concerned, I generally pack her lunch while she is eating dinner and do a lot of other things (laundry/clean/etc) after she goes to bed. I probably don't get near the sleep that I should, but I'll worry about that later.