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2 weeks and counting...

costa2011costa2011 member
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2 weeks and I go back to work. Very anxious/nervous and already dreading missing my baby girl. For those who have already gone back or been through this w/ a previous child...when does it get easier? After the first day/week/month? Also, and this may sound dumb, but DD will still know who I am right? We developed a very strong bond these past couple of months...I just don't want to lose that.

"No one will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside." -Unknown

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Re: 2 weeks and counting...

  • FrecklesInsideFrecklesInside member
    I'll be going back to work soon as well and am also dreading it. I love this time I've had at home with LO and wish I could be a SAHM. I think you just take it one day at a time, and of course she'll still know you. She'll always know, want and need her mama. 
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  • 9fraulein9fraulein member
    I'm right there with ya, my first day back is Aug 13th and I am dreading it.
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  • Karla CSKarla CS member
    Definitely agree with PP - the anticipation is the hardest part. Followed by the first 2 weeks while you're learning how to balance multiple competing priorities. I've officially been back 2 months, and it's starting to feel like normal. 

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  • costa2011costa2011 member
    Thanks everyone! Glad to know that everyone gets thru this. It will be nice to get out of the house and be with adults, that's a plus. And between my mother and DH, DD has the best care. See, I'm going to try and look for the positives!

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  • *sparky**sparky* member

    First of all, love the quote in your sig...

    Secondly, I had a hard time at first but it does get so much better.  For us, it took a couple of months plus a change in our DCP situation until I was comfortable with being gone all day.

    And yes, your LO will absolutely, 100% always know you are mom.  My DS is 8 and when he has a nightmare or ear infection he still calls out "Mommy come" in the middle of the night.  DH travels for work and is gone a few nights a week, but there is no replacement for dad either.  DS tells DH and me he loves us all of the time and that we are the best parents in the world.

     

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  • costa2011costa2011 member
    edited August 2013
     Thank you, I love the quote too. Thanks for the advice and reassurance too.

    "No one will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside." -Unknown

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