Tell me I wont cry everyday

Mel&Jason · July 2009

Yesterday was my first day back to work after ML. I cried the night before I left, and when I left for work in the morning and some on the drive to work. I told myself it was ok to cry ... and to get it out before I arrived at work. Once I was at work ... I was ok. My mind was busy and I told myself that it will get easier each day. Then I leave this morning for work and I start getting upset again. Tell me it gets easier. Being with your LO day in, day out for 3 months and then back to the daily grind of FT work ... really plays with your emotions ... and I know all of you ladies have been there. I know I am setting a good example for my DD by being a working mom and I do love the routine of going to work everyday. I just hope it does get better.

beenbizzy · July 2009

You won't cry everyday and it does get better. It will take a while for the newness of it to become normal. Hang in there!

AlisaS · July 2009

It will only be as hard as you make it.

lucyred · July 2009

beenbizzy:
You won't cry everyday and it does get better. It will take a while for the newness of it to become normal. Hang in there!

I agree!

Maybride2 · July 2009

AlisaS:
It will only be as hard as you make it.

Ditto.

You can spend every day dwelling on it, or you can choose to look at the positives........like the fact that you can use the bathroom whenever you want now and can enjoy a hot lunch.

MargieMom · July 2009

AlisaS:
It will only be as hard as you make it.

This. GL and Hang in there!!!

E C · July 2009

Maybride2:

AlisaS:
It will only be as hard as you make it.

Ditto.

You can spend every day dwelling on it, or you can choose to look at the positives........like the fact that you can use the bathroom whenever you want now and can enjoy a hot lunch.

Yep.

You can also blare the radio in the car on your way to/from day care.

Bella427 · July 2009

I remember sobbing hysterically for 2 hours (luckily at home and not at work as this was a trial run) the 1st time. A few months later I thought it was hilarious that I was so upset. DD loves hanging out with other babies. It takes some getting used to but you'll both be fine. Really!

omalley · July 2009

I just started back about 2 weeks ago and I notice that I have good days and bad days. On the good days, I work better and I get so excited to go home and play and talk with my little guys. The bad days usually come when I am sleep deprived and/or read about a sad story involving children (that has gotten me a few times!)

I like the advice from pp to not dwell. Be confident in the care they are receiving and enjoy your time with them and when you are away from them.