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g8orell
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Camryn Grace ~ July 6th, 2009 ~ 7lbs 9oz, 20.5"
Brayden Richard Drew ~ December 20, 2010~7lbs 9oz, 20"
Anyone else starting work/daycare this week?
g8orell
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I go back tomorrow and DD will start daycare. I took her Thursday and Friday for a few hours each day so she's not in total shock when she's there all day tomorrow! How are you all feeling? I literally feel sick to my stomach! I need like a Xanax or something to calm me down - I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight! She's such a momma's girl! I know in the end it will be better for her (and easier for me) to get used to other people caring for her, but I just feel like she's so little right now. At least I have Thursdays off (will be working 3x week starting January) and her DC is closed Friday (she'll be with my mom)...so this week is only 3 days for her.
Can we have like a "going back to work" support group? LOL
Camryn Grace ~ July 6th, 2009 ~ 7lbs 9oz, 20.5"
Brayden Richard Drew ~ December 20, 2010~7lbs 9oz, 20"
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Re: Anyone else starting work/daycare this week?
It sucks - I won't lie, I went back to work 2 mos ago and it was really hard, but once we started to get into a routine it got a little bit easier, it will be nice to have Thursdays off, so focus on the positives and just try to take it one day at a time...it gets easier.
I am looking into other options for myself because with the OT and horrible hours, travel with my current job, etc.. I would love to do something part time or at least 40 hr maximum with no travel....
Good luck!
I'll be with you in a week. I've done it before and.... yeah, it's not going to be any easier. I cried SO much the night before DS1 started daycare. And he was 3 months old. This time, DS2 will be 6 weeks! It's very hard. I'm consoled by the fact that my job (teaching) allows me to always have some sort of break to count down to but still, it takes a lot of adjusting.
It does get better and easier. Provided that you like and trust the DCP. I honestly treasue my time with my kids a little more when I am NOT with them all the time. You just appreciate that time when you've missed them all day.
GL!!!
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beachybride - that sucks! Can you try to cut back your hours? I was working 10+ hours while I was pregnant...then developed Pre-E the last week and had to go on bedrest. I feel like I put my dues in, so I told the doctor that I work for that my #1 job is now being a mommy, so I'm out teh door at 5:30 to pick her up, no matter what!
mavilabride - just know I'm right there with you! It's gonna be hard, but they'll (and we'll) get through it somehow! It will be better for them in the end - socialization, learning, etc. (at least that's what gets me through my boughts of temporary insanity!)
Camryn Grace ~ July 6th, 2009 ~ 7lbs 9oz, 20.5"
Brayden Richard Drew ~ December 20, 2010~7lbs 9oz, 20"
I hear ya. DD starts on Wed and I am freaking out. I am really trying to figure out a way to only work part time. I know it will be good for her for socialization like you said, but still, they are so little and I don't want to miss a second of her since they grow up so fast. I can't believe the time is here already. I feel like I just had her the other day! We need to start a support group that preferably offers wine! LOL
Good luck to all you ladies!
I go back on Tuesday and started the kids on Thursday of last week and went in with them for a few hours this day.
It went better than I thought and I think it will be really good for them,