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obsessing over returning to work

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I have to return to work in 5 weeks and I cannot stop obsessing over it.  I know it's still a ways away, but I just have such mixed emotions about it.  I love what I do and I work for a really great company, so I feel really lucky.  On the other hand, the thought of DD being in daycare all day makes me literally sick.  I hate the idea of not being with her all day.  It is seriously depressing me.  I have to return to work, it's not up in the air, it's a must.  I just want to feel better about this transition.  Thanks for letting me vent...
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Re: obsessing over returning to work

  • ameliahedlundameliahedlund

    I felt this way too with DD. SHe then went to daycare, I feel in love with her providers and now I feel great about it.  I even send her a couple of days a week now when I am on maternity leave.

    This does not make it any easier for you, but just know it will get better. DD will grow up with some really great friends and will have amazing social skills.

    I know it is hard..I am not looking forward to going back and I go back in two weeks. I just anxious typing that. 

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  • dee1369dee1369

    I'm so excited about returning to work but very anxious about being away from DD. I know that it will be good for her though, and we have the option of very small, private daycare.

    I keep telling myself that as of June, grandma will take care of her everyday. It's helping. 

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  • sbuxsweetiesbuxsweetie member
    I'm going back to work on Tuesday, and I can't even think about it right now.. I'm in denial! MIL will be watching DS during the day, and I trust her, but I'd rather SAH and be with him myself. Oh, how I wish we could afford it. :(


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  • daniellepandadaniellepanda member
    I have 6 weeks left and I can't stop thinking about it either. Its not an option for us either, I am the 'breadwinner' of the family with the higher paying salary and my job carries the benefits. My husband has been sending out his resume like crazy for months trying to get a higher paying job with benefits so that I can go down to part time but so far no luck at all with that :( Since FT daycare is like $1600 a month here in san diego we cannot afford that. I have a friend with a 2 year old that is going to watch LO 2 days a week and then 2 other days my dh is going to have LO with him in his office from 12-5 or work 12-5 from home those 2 days, I am jealous of him for this. My days off are sundays and mondays, and dh is saturday sunday so luckily we only need 4 days of childcare rather then 5 so hopefully this works out. I dont trust anyone I dont know with LO all day long since he is still so young.
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  • AvieeAviee

    ...omg i go back tomorrow...

    looks like i've been neglecting this issue lol

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  • magdalina.hmagdalina.h member
    I was just freaking out to MH about this last night. It's a must for us too
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  • ashluvschrisashluvschris member
    i am to.  I am totally dreading it!!!1!
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  • mariannerulesmariannerules
    I really enjoyed going back to work.  It gives me a break from DD and DS.  We luckily do not have to use daycare, DH works evenings, I work mainly days, and we have a sitter come 2x week for about 4 hours.  Our family is a great help, between my Mom, MIL, BIL; we always have a sitter.
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