Mommies who are returning to work or already did...

snowbrdchic1 · January 2010

are you working full time/part time? How many hours?

I go back to work on wednesday to a brand new job and 40 hours but I'll be home at 5 every night... I hope my DD still remembers who her mommy is. Crying

Mereou12 · January 2010

I start back the 2nd week in February.

I'm a nurse, so I work three 12 hour shifts a week. I love that I'll be home four days a week, but those working days are going to be so long when I'm away from DS! Dh is deploying soon, so he'll spend about 13 hours in daycare on my working days. Breaks my heart.

uofibabe · January 2010

going back to work on feb 22nd (full time - 40+)...sort of looking forward to it but i'm sure after a couple of weeks i'll want to be back at home.

Mrs.R0908 · January 2010

I've been back for two weeks now.... I'm having a hard time being away from LO. I'm actually in the process of trying to go part time.

teeah22 · January 2010

I'm back, I work 8-5 with every other Friday off. I'm the main breadwinner in the family so I know I'm working to provide for him. Sure it still sucks that he's at the sitters all day but he's going to have things pretty good at home.

Nicole731 · January 2010

I had to start back today

I am doing 40 hours a week, 8-5 everyday. With my commute I won't get home until around 6:30. Sucks.

MrsPatterson · January 2010

I start back on Feb. 5 full time (40 hours). I was sitting on the couch with DS yesterday and he was smiling and laughing and I realized how much I'm going to miss him. Pretty much started crying right there.

madalynnsmommy09 · January 2010

Last week was my first week back, but DH was home, today is her first day at Day Care. It's bene a HORRIBLE day and I am glad I only have an hour and half til I am done.

I am working about 7.5 hours a day instead of 8 so not much but kind of "part" time.

nicolebuchalla · January 2010

I've been back at work 40+ hours a week since 2 weeks post partum. It's hard, but I'm the only person employed (fiance is on unemployment) so I definitely have to work.

epopp85 · January 2010

Full time, 7-4, 5 days a week. It BLOWS but DS is always happy to see me when I get home and on the weekends. I've been back for 3wks.

amr · January 2010

I have been back to work for 2 weeks now. We are getting into a routine and it is slowly getting a little easier. He is doing great at daycare and I consider it a good day if I don't cry like a baby on the way to work. I try to tell myself this is the best thing for him in the long run. I make more than my DH so I cannot afford to stay home. But it is still really hard. I spend a lot of time at work thinking about what he is doing.

margauxlicious · January 2010

I go back tomorrow, full time (40hrs/wk). I can't stop crying every time I think about it.

JenniferlovesJordan · January 2010

I go back tomorrow but I only work 2.5 days a week for 20 hours. I'm trying to enjoy today and not think about tomorrow.

gniddew · January 2010

I went back on 01/04/10 and it was really hard. I started my job when I was six months pregnant, so it kind of felt like starting a new one, but also felt like going back to some bit of "normal." I am keeping a working mom blog, if you're interested - link in siggy.

Remember - quality time is what matters, not the quantity of it. When you go back, you will have amazing quality time with your DD every night - I pretty much guarantee it!

umbcpt · January 2010

I went back last Friday...it was hard. Plus I am finding that I have spent most of the weekend cleaning and doing laundry and planning meals so that next week is smoother. That way, my evenings won't be so crazy. I have to admit though, I am resenting DH a little. When he works, he relaxes when he is off. Yet if I relax when I am off, I have a dirty house, dirty children, dirty clothes. Then I gave him DD yesterday while I folded laundry and within 30 seconds of holding her, she was crying and he said, "Babe, I think she is hungry." Ummm, no she just ate. Maybe she wants her daddy to do something with her besides sitting on his butt? He then asked, "Where is her pacifier?" Go look for it I screamed inside my head. But did I say it, no. I just went, grabbed her, and said forget it, I will take care of her. Somehow it is easier for me? I am grouchy for sure.

umbcpt · January 2010

Forgot to even answer your question...I work full time, and work the occasional weekend too but that is only for extra money, not a requirement.

snowbrdchic1 · January 2010

thanks for all the answers ladies, it makes me feel alittle better knowing I'm not the only one leaving my LO for such a long time.

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