Last week of maternity leave.

Re: Last week of maternity leave.

• mislogis member

  November 2009

  I feel ya- I have done this before, but I am not looking forward to going back in 2 weeks. 

  

  
  

   
  

  
  

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• theemc

  November 2009

  I go back next Tuesday...and I've already cried.  God help us!

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• ctana member

  November 2009

  I go back next Monday as well. It is so hard because it just hit me and I have this sense of "this is my last Monday with him" etc.  Making matters worse, I wrote the letter for his baby book and it was a tear jerker!
  

  

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• Gina1221 member

  November 2009

  I have 2 weeks left and I can't even think about it without crying.  I seriously don't know how I'm going to do it. 

  I'm in the same situation as you where my mom is going to watch DS.  I know I'm very lucky to have him with my mom, but it still doesn't make it any easier.  I know he will be in good hands and I don't have to worry about that, but I can't help but feel sad for myself and the things I will be missing out on.  I have absolutely LOVED being a SAHM and I'm just so sad that I have to give this up.
  

  
  
  
  
  

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• t.bird member

  November 2009

  i'm not going back until Jan and i can't even think about it without tearing up. my mom & mil will be watching her but still..

  
  look at the birds | bless this food
  

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• TarheelsInNJ member

  November 2009

  I'm so sorry, I'm dreading that!

  "For a long time there were only your footprints & laughter in our dreams & even from such small things, we knew we could not wait to love you forever."

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• cass_e

  November 2009

  I know how you feel....I have 2 weeks left, and I am DREADING going back to work.  DD is going to daycare.....I love our daycare provider, she's great...but still....she's not with me!!

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• Joey-Roo

  November 2009

  I'm not going to sugar coat it.  I only work 2 days a week right now and DD spends those days with my mom.  I have been back to work for 2 weeks and it is still hard to leave her.  I cried a ton the night before my first day back and cried almost the whole day at work.  Thank God I was doing a project in a back office away from everyone.  Each day does get easier and it is so special when they get to spend that time with a relative.  Good luck!!

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• He makes me crazy...

  November 2009

  Ladies, I know how you feel.  I returned to work last week and it was really difficult.  DD is with DH on Mon & Tues; a sitter on Wed & Thurs; & my mom on Fri.  I was really freaking out because DD is very attached to me and it seemed as though I am the only one who can console her when she's upset.  I was crying for about two weeks before my return to work.  I couldn't imagine her being ok with someone else.  As the week progressed, she became less fussy and was content most of the day.  I think she got used to being with other people  I was so proud that my little girl was well behaved for everyone and proved to me that everything is going to be ok.  It's a scary thing to let go of that constant attention.  I just try to think of it as some relief from being her pacifier, an opportunity to socialize her, and an opportunity for me to do something a bit more mentally taxing.  It isn't easy, but it does get better.
  

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