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Re: How?

• 82Sonia member

  January 2014 edited January 2014

  I staggered my work day with DH for the first couple of months so she'd be in daycare fewer hours. Now she's there 7:30 to 5:30 and does really well. She goes to bed much later than your little guy which helps.
  
  ETA you'll both be okay. The first week is the worst. It's gets better/easier!

   

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• ReeceFamily member

  January 2014

  Dd has been at daycare now for almost 9 mos. Her teachers are now an important part of her village and I know they really care about her. I didn't have that sense at the 1st daycare I tried. It was like a bad Soviet orphanage and it was awful. Having her at the right place has made all the difference!
  
  Most if my days at work go quickly, and there is nothing like walking in and seeing DDs face light up when she sees me! It makes it all worthwhile.
  
  Good luck!

  

  
  

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• ReeceFamily member

  January 2014

  Oh, one more thing that has made things easier is that we bed share. It's not for everyone, but does mean that, even though I miss her during the day, we get lots of cuddle time at night .

  

  
  

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• emja0214 member

  January 2014

  It will be tough at first, but it gets easier. Going to pick her up everyday is the best and makes my bad days better. I have pictures on my desk and sometimes daycare texts me pictures. DD goes to bed between 7:30 and 8 though. She sleeps way better at daycare so maybe your little guy will too and maybe he will push his bedtime back so you will have more time. Hang in there mama, you will be great!!

  

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• jobiann member

  January 2014

  One thing a very smart friend of mine told me when I neared closer to returning to work when DS was 6 weeks old was to figure out a way to appreciate the time away from him. The small things, knowing how much he'll miss you during the day and give you the biggest smile when you pick him up at daycare (this is so true, he gives me the biggest smile and hugs and kisses EVERY day when I pick him up). I run errands for myself or do fun things for myself on my lunch hour, get a quick pedicure, lunch date with a friend, some quick shopping downtown. Take time to give yourself  a little TLC or even catching a quick cat nap! Also, being at work I can throw myself into work and not just focus on how much I miss my son, because I really do miss him but my career is important to me.

  
  

  And most importantly, the first several days or even weeks will be hard. But you'll slowly get into the routine and DS will do just fine at daycare and you'll get back into the swing of things at work. It just takes time and some days are better then others. 

  
  

  Sorry, that is a lot of advise, but a lot of us know exactly how you are feeling. Hang in there, take a few good cries and hopefully find a few friends at work you can lean on. ((((hugs))))

  Henry Cavill...You're welcome!

  
  

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• OhBaby+2013 member

  January 2014

  Thanks ladies. He loves daycare. His best friend (lol) is there and I know he loves all the playing and different kids that are there. You guys have all given me great advice. I appreciate it. I think I will have the hardest time not getting a lot of play time each day, but I will definitely cherish the together and alone time. And beer......

  

  
  

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• spainy17 member

  January 2014

  I was a totaly disaster when I went back but it turned out to be a good thing.  I feel less tired and more engaged with work to do and I get SO wexcited to see DD at the end of the day that i am a way better mommy even though my time with her is shorter.  Also, trust in your daycare is huge.  I love our DCP and I actually think that the different evnironment has been very good for DD and that makes leaving her there way easier.  There is definitely an adgjustment period but I promise it will be ok.  I am one of the most anxious mom's I know and I survived. 

  

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• OhBaby+2013 member

  January 2014

  Thanks @privacywanted. I don't think I realized there was a working moms board. I have already prepped some meals and plan to do more on Sunday. I'm a terrible cook in the first place and terribly unimaginative so if I don't have food ready for him in advance he will likely eat oatmeal for dinner every day.

  

  
  

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