Dread going back to work!

VegasGal1978 · December 2013

I never thought that I would want to be a SAHM. I've always been dedicated to my work outside the home and it has always been a huge source of pride in my life. While I could have the same pride being a mom, I always imagined that I would want something else aside from my most important job as a mother. I was wrong. If given the chance today, I would stay home in a heartbeat! I have about 5 weeks left of leave and I am already stressing about going back. Daycare is not an issue. My DH is going to be a SATD. This is a far better option than daycare, without a doubt, but there is a side of me that is jealous that he will have this time with her and I will not. Logically, this is the best situation. Emotionally, it is taking a toll. I know I must sound like a piece of work, being jealous of my own husband. I am just not ready to leave her. Any others out there with SAHDs or any other ideas on how to make my back to work adjustment easier? Thanks!

kelli&dave · December 2013

i never thought i'd want to be a SAHM, but i definitely changed my tune after my LO was born. sadly, it is not an option for us. we can't get by comfortably on only my husband's income. so i can't offer advice with the jealousy issues since we are both working. i am able to only work part time for a few months which is helpful. i just went back about 2 weeks ago. my son is only 11 weeks old. i won't lie, it's been kind of rough being away from him. but coming home to my sweet, smiling baby after a long day away is the best feeling in the world :0)

Erinbsise · December 2013

I am also dreading going back to work!! I go back February 3rd. It makes me want to cry just thinking about it. My LO will be with my sister and mom so I know he's in great hands, but it still makes me sad! I used to always say I would never be a stay at home mom like my sisters and now I understand why they are! It makes me jealous too! But we are trying to buy a house and me staying at home isn't an option. But at the same time I am anxious to go back to work and start brining home a pay check again! Hopefully the transition is easy!!

DreamDisney · December 2013

Monday will be my first day back to work. Someone I trust will be with her m, t & every other wed. My husband has her every other Wednesday and every th, f. And I am insanely jealous. I've already cried twice about starting work. I love work too & would do anything to stay home with her.

SamanthaPo · December 2013

I go back to work on Monday as well. I'm incredibly jealous of SO. There is no opportunity for me to stay home. SO works evenings so he will be with her during the day until 4 and from 4 on I will be with her. I'm excited to get back to work with my students, but part of me wishes I could be home with LO. I don't want to miss anything.

MrsChrz09 · December 2013

I always thought I would want to be a SAHM, so the fact that I have to work bothered me at first. But really it was the weeks leading up to going back to work that were the worst. Once I actually got to work and realized that she was ok being away from me for a few hours I enjoyed myself. I can have adult conversations at be social with other people besides my LO.

VegasGal1978 · December 2013

I am so glad I posted this. I knew I wasn't alone in my feelings. Thank you all for sharing.

SharonB222 · December 2013

With DD the 1st month, to transition I used PTO to work PT and got permission to work from home mornings. Then the 2nd mo I worked FT at the office and that was tough (high stress job). The 3rd month my boss suggested a trail period of "reduced FT" - 32h and it suited us, so I have done so ever since (DD is 2 yo). DH is a PT SAHD as long as his business covers PT DC. So each wk, DD is with DH 19 hrs, at an in-home DC 16 hrs and with me 10 hrs. I've heard babes can readily form 3 attachments; seems DD is happy with the situation. I also get envious of DH and dream of being a SAHM moreso. We're doing ok; I know it will change up when 1st grade starts.

DreamDisney · January 2014

I must be crazy. I could care less about grown up interaction lol...

slh6363 · January 2014

Going back Monday and have been dreading it for the last six weeks

look1nbeyond · January 2014

OMG I know the feeling. I have to go back feb 3rd.I'm already depressed. On top of that my company is planning to move so I need to look for another job during the whole transition... I wish i could be a SAHM.

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