Back to work check in

Whittyone12 · November 2012

Hows it going I know a lot of us went back today.

I miss him like crazy but have only cried twice so I feel like I'm doing good.

bigbootyjudi · November 2012

Well, I went back seven weeks ago, but just stopping in to tell you ladies that it does get better! You'll cherish your time with LO a little more, which can never be a bad thing!

Jnmac83 · November 2012

I cried this morning. I cried when I left him. And I cried 5 mins later when I got to work. However, getting caught up on emails has distracted me and I get to see him at lunch, so I'm hanging in there.

My sitter has texted me several times telling me he's doing great, so that helps too!

garciasgal · November 2012

This is my 4th week back and I am so grateful for the holiday to break things up. I work today then we are taking a week off to fly down to FL to see my family. So, so super excited.

Ladies, it does get better! But keeping busy and checking in with whoever is caring for your LO does help.

This is a great blog post from Melissa from Dear Baby about being a working mom:

https://dearbabyblog.com/post/28482640937/being-a-working-mom-means-that-i-sometimes-miss

azdcpa0912 · November 2012

This is my third week back, and it is getting just a bit easier. I'm trying to stay busy, but can't help looking at pics of my LO on my phone like all day long. My MIL is taking care of him in our own home right now, so I think I have it just a bit easier, emotional-wise. I'm scared about the day I drop him off at daycare, as I know I'll feel completely different.

I find that I think about things I wish I had done differently while I'm at work...like wishing I rocked him a little more last night before putting him to sleep (just for the cuddle time) or not getting frustrated when he cried like crazy during his diaper change in the middle of the night. Or, I overthink things like my MIL cutting his little thumb with the clippers even though I told her I would cut his nails....I also worry about whether he'll start 'liking' my MIL more than me since he's with her all of the time. It's so hard!

azdcpa0912 · November 2012

garciasgal:

This is my 4th week back and I am so grateful for the holiday to break things up. I work today then we are taking a week off to fly down to FL to see my family. So, so super excited.

Ladies, it does get better! But keeping busy and checking in with whoever is caring for your LO does help.

This is a great blog post from Melissa from Dear Baby about being a working mom:

https://dearbabyblog.com/post/28482640937/being-a-working-mom-means-that-i-sometimes-miss

Melissa and I used to bartend together back in college for a short amount of time...(oh how I miss college!). I really enjoy reading her blog

twoitalians · November 2012

This is also my third week back and I also wanna say that it gets better. It was hard at first but then I switched to a job that I like better and knowing that my mom is taking care if DS during the day makes it all better. And it makes cuddle time at night and early morning even more special.

Twizzle · November 2012

It's my second week back but it's harder than the first because now lo won't take a bottle at all. I'm just working a short day today so I haven't left yet. It's been a crazy morning with trying to get ready with 2 kids, pumping fresh milk, and stressing about the bottle thing. Seriously thinking about cutting back my hours even more. I'm already down to half time.

trying4babyhunter · November 2012

It's my first day back and I'm in the office alone... everyone else is out I guess.

So I have nothing to do but cry and miss my baby.

THIS SUCKS.

poppyseed1017 · November 2012

This is my third week back and I'm feeling really good. I promise you, it gets easier every day. I know my LO is in good hands when I'm gone, and DH picks her up and spends time with her in the afternoons so that helps. But I'm really loving being back at work.

garciasgal · November 2012

azdcpa0912:
garciasgal:

This is my 4th week back and I am so grateful for the holiday to break things up. I work today then we are taking a week off to fly down to FL to see my family. So, so super excited.

Ladies, it does get better! But keeping busy and checking in with whoever is caring for your LO does help.

This is a great blog post from Melissa from Dear Baby about being a working mom:

https://dearbabyblog.com/post/28482640937/being-a-working-mom-means-that-i-sometimes-miss

Melissa and I used to bartend together back in college for a short amount of time...(oh how I miss college!). I really enjoy reading her blog

Really? That so cool! I don't know her at all, but I love reading her blog.

oprastr · November 2012

I cried when I dropped her off and all the way to work but have done great since then. I teach elementary school so all the kids were excited to see me and I have 10 classes today, so I really haven't even had time to think about Audrey, although I am now while pumping. Grateful for the short week.

LissaLynn0682 · November 2012

I officially went back to work one month ago today. I cried every morning for a week....I just felt like DD would feel like I abandoned her. Of course, she's been happy as a can be when she's at daycare, so it's more of a Mommy issue than anything.

I won't lie. Mondays will probably always be a little difficult...but it gets easier, I promise! Especially if you have a job that can keep your mind occupied most of the day, the daytime will fly by. I appreciate my nights and weekends with DD so much more now!

Zippomissmaggie · November 2012

I'm going back tomorrow. Soon I'm going to pick DD1 up from daycare - we still been sending her part time so she can keep somewhat of a routine - and I'll drop off some of DD2's stuff so its there and I don't have to worry about it in the morning. I'll turn in her paperwork too.

I'm glad it's going to be a short week, and I get to wear jeans to work since it's a holiday week. Usually my office is business casual. I do, however, have to drive myself to work and pump on the way there & on the way home. DH & I usually car pool, but he has to stay late tomorrow, so I'm on my own.

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