What's being back at work really like?

julesann16 · October 2011

Like it? Hate it? Or a mixture of both?

https://thepaciorekadventure.blogspot.com/

62406 · October 2011

As sad as this may sound, I was ready to go back to work. I was ready to have a routine and a schedule as well as talking to adults in normal voices.

I won't say the first few days were easy, because it was hard to leave her at first, but it did get easier.

UncleBen · October 2011

I love being back at work. I love my job and my career is really, really important to me.

Having said that - it is really hard because as soon as I wake up I am off and running. As soon as I get home it is the same thing. I am trying to spend as much quality time with him but it is hard. I know that I have to make some changes. I am considering hiring a nanny so that I am not always rushed taking care of his daycare needs. I'm hoping a nanny can make his bottles, clean them, etc. We won't have to deal with waking him, packing him up, etc. Believe it or not that takes a ton of extra time each day. I am also hiring a housekeeper so that I can spend time with him on the weekend.

pooksmom · October 2011

I absolutely hated it the first few weeks. I cried every day on my way to work. It has definitely gotten easier but I race home as soon as I can and the weekends are glorious! The weird part is that I don't know if I would be happy as a SAHM. I guess I wish I could work part time. That would be perfect.

UncleBen · October 2011

Julesann16:

Like it? Hate it? Or a mixture of both?

https://thepaciorekadventure.blogspot.com/

OMG - I just read the blog post. Is this yours? All I have to say is thank God for my husband. I'm busting my a$$ and I don't do half this stuff. I'm not trying to hack this dad or anything but man, I'd be having some serious words with the hubs if that's all he did.

I'm a cynic so I just don't think this is sustainable without losing your mind. But kudos to anyone that can "have it all".

I'm not normally this opinionated on here (or maybe I am and don't realize it, haha). So sorry if I'm being too harsh!

nicoledyoung7 · October 2011

It's a lot more hectic...but I am appreciating my DH even more now that I read your blog! He dresses LO, takes him to daycare, bags my milk and cleans bottles! Plus he wakes up for the middle of the night feeding and changes LO. He picks him up from daycare at 4:00 and I don't get home until almost 6:30 so also feeds him a bottle of breastmilk and entertains him.

hepcats · October 2011

I love being back at work. I don't like not having as much time being with LO and all the housework and stuff but I mostly love being back full time. I could use one more hour a day at home but that's really it. It makes our time that much more special and I feel good because I accomplish something each day.

julesann16 · October 2011

Funny. I didn't mean to make my hubby sounds like he does nothing. We are switching daycare, and he will be doing all the picking up (hour longer commute each day), and cooks dinner every night. He also bathes the babe, plays with him, etc. This was just a blog post about MY schedule.

As far as waking up in the middle of the night, it is a whole lot easier to just wake up and breast feed him, than to have to worry about a bottle. Plus, I would have to pump anyways. Doesn't make any sense to have hubby wake up to give a bottle. I think that sometimes women make their men wake up to make some kind of point or something, I love doing it, so I do it.

Thanks for your opinions, though!

Marcilene1 · October 2011

Sometimes I fantasize about going back to work, but in the end it isn't right for us. It would be nice to have a mental break, though. It is hard being home with her all day, everyday. My husband is a firefighter so he works a lot of overnights so it can get pretty lonely. I have to keep reminding myself that I am doing a good thing and even though it may not seem that way, I am accomplishing something everyday by giving my baby love and attention and helping her to learn and grow.

awollenweber · October 2011

Like: Being on a "schedule" and having a plan each day. Getting dressed and out of the house on time (because it's required). Weekends are more appreciated!

Hate: Work. Ugh... Pumping at work. Leaving baby all day. Staying here for 8+ hours. Getting home at 5:30, feeling rushed to make dinner, and little time to see baby before it's his bed time.

cgately · October 2011

I am starting back to work on Monday, and I have to say, I am so sad. I think the initial few weeks will be tough, but I'm hoping it will get easier. My husband and I were able to work it out so that I only have to go back part-time. I am a teacher, so I will only have to work 3 days a week. I feel so lucky. Plus, my family will be watching her, so that makes it a little easier. I will let you know how it goes...

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