Going back to work

msm261 · February 2011

Mid March I will be going back to work as an early intervention speech therapist on Wed/Thurs. I will be gone from home from about 7:15-4:15. We found a wonderful woman on care.com to watch DS while I am working, but I am still freaking out. I have all these fears that DS will get hurt or (stupid I know) won't remember I am his mom. I know it's only 2 days a week, but I feel like 9 hours is so long to be away from DS. How are you working moms dealing with working? Do you feel like LO is okay with being away from you? Just looking for some support or stories!

Rachelilly23 · February 2011

2 days a week is an awesome deal! I work 3 days a week from 10-3, so I'm gone from DS from 9-4 those days and it works out great. I usually am ready to go back to work though after my days with DS... it's really not that long in the grand scheme of things. I just remember how thankful I am that I can work part time in a job in my field and have the rest of the time with my family. It's so great for my sanity and to keep my individuality a bit, and get the adult interaction that I lack on days I am home with DS. I do have PPA, but I think my meds are helping a ton right now, so I don't worry about DS as much. We also found a great care provider (nanny) on care.com and she is fantastic with DS and I know she can handle things well while I'm gone. She's already taken his temp and given him tylenol a couple times when she suspected a fever, so I know she knows how to react. I think that once you get to level where you really really trust your care provider, you'll worry less and really start to enjoy working. Good luck!

Monicagail1 · February 2011

I went back to work FT when DD was about 11 weeks old. Initially she was in daycare, but my husband is no longer working so he is currently a SAHD, with both of our moms helping out occaisonally.

Initally it was tough, but it gets easier. I think she benefits from experiencing a variety of caregivers, and is a pretty happy baby overall. She definitely hasn't forgotten I'm her mom, though. When I walk in the door she gets the biggest smile on her face, and it melts my heart.

bridetobe920 · February 2011

I went back to work FT when DD was 12 weeks old. DH also works full time, so DD is in daycare Monday - Friday from 8am until 5:30pm. I miss her like crazy, and cried a lot the first few weeks. It has gotten better though, and she really seems to be doing well there. Our DCP is always saying how much fun she has interacting with the other kids! I have to remind myself that we work to provide a good life for her. We could possibly manage if I SAH, but it would be tough. This way, we can save money, take fun trips, etc. and still live comfortably.

DD is always happy to see me when I pick her up, and I am certain she remembers that I am her mommy. Your LO will too, don't worry.

stayathomedaddy · February 2011

My wife works Mon-Fri from 7-3 and I can tell you without any doubt that Isaac still knows who his momma is.

He loves being with me during the day, but when she gets home his eyes light up and she's all he wants for a good while. It's ridiculously cute.

matthew24 · February 2011

I love being back to work and she loves being at daycare, it works out perfectly. DD loves daycare and actually cries when I pick her up but I'm more than ok with that. It was very easy for me to go back and yes, your lo will be fine without you, your DS will know who you are and really it's only two days. Those days will be good for him to interact with other babies and be independent. GL!

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