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FTM: Sad about first day back to work! Need some encouragement!

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I am a FTM and the day is quickly approaching next week that I have to return to work! Don't get me wrong I am thankful that my husband and I have worked it out where he can stay at home with the baby while I work the day shift from 6-2:30 and then he will go to work for the night shift when i get home- but I am still sad and feeling anxiety about having to leave my baby for the first time. :( 

 How did you ladies handle the transition?

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Re: FTM: Sad about first day back to work! Need some encouragement!

  • Starbear06Starbear06 member
    The anticipation of leaving LO really got to me. My number one was that I wanted DS to be safe and happy when I'm away from him. Looks like you got that covered with your H being home with him. For me, I had to leave DS at daycare so I had to be really comfortable with the teachers etc. but it all worked out and I'm really happy with our situation. I've been back for 3 weeks now and I'm still getting used to the routine of things but I couldn't be more happy with his daycare and me returning to work. I love my job too.
    But yes I did have a hard time imagining not being with LO 24/7 after spending all 4 months of leave with him. It's a scary transition at first.
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  • emilyec1emilyec1 member
    Agreed with PP. Anticipation is way worse than actually doing it. Once you get your routine down it will feel much more doable. You will find that new normal!
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  • mben1119mben1119 member
    I agree with pps, the anticipation is way worse than actually doing it. It is definitely harder on us parents than it is on our LOs too.
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  • Amaryllis619Amaryllis619
    I had a rough transition back to work with DD1, but I brought lots of pictures with me so I could look at her smiling face all day long.  I also had comfort knowing that she was well being taken care of while I was out providing for my family.  Take comfort that you are doing the right thing for your family.
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  • loolabell15loolabell15 member
    I already cry when I think of dropping DS off at daycare. :
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  • laurakaz13laurakaz13 member

    It will get better.  Daycare has been the best thing ever for my DD and to see her happy face when I drop her off and pick her up everyday is wonderful!  

    How late will your husband work every night?  Will you ever get to spend time as a family?  I know different strokes for different folks, but I actually don't think working different shifts and never seeing each other is a great deal. 

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  • cdbayescdbayes member
    It will be hard for the first few weeks, but you will adjust. Remember that it is harder on you than on your LO.
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  • skibunny59skibunny59 member

    imagecdbayes:
    It will be hard for the first few weeks, but you will adjust. Remember that it is harder on you than on your LO.

    Especially this.  My mom watches DD while I am at work.  My first day back she was fine but I cried the whole way to work.  I actually cried that whole first week.  My DD has never cried when I leave her and she does great with my mom.

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