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Question for all of you who have returned to work.

amandalawlessamandalawless
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Today is my official first day back to work and I'm having a hard time with it.  I miss our little girl. She is 8 weeks old today. Any ideas of how I can get through the day.  I figured I would be so busy but I'm actually not so all I'm doing is sitting here thinking about Emily & missing her. 

 

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Question for all of you who have returned to work.

  • drewiekcdrewiekc

    I'm not going to lie, it is hard.  This is my 4th week back, but first week of working full time and first week of DD being in daycare (DH was home with her the last few weeks).  I wasnt all that busy when I first came back either, so I just really have to MAKE myself busy.  And I spend a lot of time online shopping for stuff for DD :)

    Hang in there, the first week is the hardest.  It does get a little easier.

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  • Ivana_StolichnayaIvana_Stolichnaya member
    It's hard I won't lie.  I cried a lot and was quiet towards people when I first went back. It does eventually get a little easier but I still have my regrets.  I also brought one of those digital photo frames to work and have it on my desk which sort of helped.
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  • scoutkatescoutkate member
    Bump.  It's just about all that gets me through the day.  It keeps my mind occupied, plus every time I post I get to see Betsy's sweet face.
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  • amandalawlessamandalawless
    Thank you both.  I figured if I started back on a wednesday that it would make it a little easier by not having to work 5 days but I really don't know.   That's a good idea for maybe next week. I  brought a picture of her to work with me today but everytime I look at it I cry and feel so guilty for leaving her.  I'm having regrets too.  And actually my Hubby said that maybe when we get both vehicles paid off i can work from home but that will be a year from now and I'd love to stay at home now with her.
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  • JDOJDO member
    I pump twice while at work, and both times I look at pictures of LO and call to see how he's doing (right now he stays with my mom, my friend, or on the weekends with DH so I'm able to do that). Other than that, just staying busy makes my day go by faster. Last week I was forced to work a double shift unexpectedly at the last minute, and it was really, really difficult to be away from him for 14 hours!
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  • KoalaBear103KoalaBear103

    Today is my 2nd day back and I can honestly say leaving him today WAS easier than yesterday.  Of course I miss him like crazy, but being SAHM is not an option for me, so I just need to suck it up and get used to it.

    Keeping his pictures on my desk really helps, and I have a video of him smiling in his sleep on my phone so I watch that sometimes too.  What has really helped me is reminding myself how much Ryan will learn at day care-I was really pleased with the place we chose.  They have lesson plans for every room. 

    He already "did" an art project on his first day and everything :)  Its really hard, but you can do it.  Just remember that you are working so that you can provide everything she needs.  Enjoy your time with her in the morning/night/weekends!

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    imagescoutkate:
    Bump.  It's just about all that gets me through the day.  It keeps my mind occupied, plus every time I post I get to see Betsy's sweet face.

    Completely agree.  This is our slow  season at work so my days are not busy at all-the bump keeps me occupied!

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  • amandalawlessamandalawless
    Thank you everyone.  It has really helped talking to people who know what I'm going through right now. 
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