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working moms: does it get easier?

SolelleSolelle member
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I went back to work today and while I was able to get through the day pretty well, I ended up being a wreck at home.  There isn't any way for me to stay home and take care of the LO, but I really wish I could.  I just feel like I'm missing out on so much of her day. 

How do you get through it? 

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Re: working moms: does it get easier?

  • brideofaussiebrideofaussie

    Just take it one day at a time.

    The first day I was on the verge of tears the entire time.

    By the end of the first week, I was fine and going back the second week was NBD.  It gets better.

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  • Mrs.BeansMrs.Beans
    It sucks, but it does get better.  Just remember that you are out providing for her even if you can't be there in person!
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  • lap21_pallap21_pal
    I don't want to go back either, but I have to.
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  • mbs427mbs427
    The first couple of weeks were rough...but it does get better.  It's a good "break" to go to work and interact with adults, but it's so good coming home to DS (and DH too). 
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  • pixiedustiepixiedustie
    Yes and no.  After my first week back it did get easier to leave DD with my Mom and head to work.  I still wish I was home, and I still get upset when DD does a first away from me.  The adult interaction doesn't really apply in my case I am the single office worker at my families restaurant and the office is a seperate building so I am pretty much alone all day at work.  Being away makes me appreciate being with my DD even more.
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  • sweetpea7628sweetpea7628
    I've been back for 4 weeks and every week it gets easier for me.  I love DD and I love being with her, but I also enjoy working.  I still feel guilty about not being with her all of the time, but I know she's well taken care of so that makes it a little easier.
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  • SolelleSolelle member
    Thanks ladies!  I was all about working before too, but now I would love to be a SAHM.  Ah well...I guess all you can do is take it day by day.  :)
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