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So depressed to be back to work..

melissamiller03melissamiller03 member
in May 2013 Moms
Anyone else having a hard time being back to work?  This is my 2nd day back and I've literally cried like a baby these past 2 days.  I never imagined it would be this hard.  This was my first baby so I had no idea what it would feel like.  My LO is in a in-home daycare.  The lady is really good and I know he's in good hands but it's just a feeling of failure to me.  Like I'm almost neglecting him in some way.  It's not possible for me to stay home withough a paycheck right now.  I just wanted some support from other Mom's who have gone back to work...it's just such a lonely feeling right now  :(
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Re: So depressed to be back to work..

  • MOMama987MOMama987 member
    It gets easier. I promise! Soon, you'll get into the swing of things, and find balance again. It's hard at first... I'm glad I started daycare a few days before I went back, because I definitely cried A LOT at first. Make the most of your time with him, and remember, QUALITY time is just as important as QUANTITY. A co-worker told me the other day that someone told her when she went back to work (and it helped her a lot) - think of the week as a WHOLE.  You'll never feel like you have enough time in a day with LO, but if you think of the whole week, it feels better. Even though I've only been back a week, we have a solid nighttime routine and I'm completely focused on LO. When I was home with him all day, it was impossible to be 100 percent focused all the time. Good luck, and hang in there. :)
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  • Jenn5412Jenn5412 member

    Exactly what Allison said!  I'm a FTM and returned to work on 6/26.  Every day it was a little easier.  I miss him like crazy and am so excited to pick him up and hold him after work.  I too need to work and being a SAHM wasn't in the financial cards for DH and I. 

    I'm lucky that my mom is able to keep him three days a week and I pay a friends mom to watch him the other two days.  I know he is in good hands and they both text me updates along with pictures of my LO. 

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