Back at work

lollipoppoop · March 2014

I start back work tomorrow after 12 weeks off. Anyone else start back tomorrow? I'm dreading it

TXmamatobe · March 2014

I am!!! I feel like I can't even enjoy today because I'm so preoccupied with going back tomorrow. Fastest three months ever.

cammyisagirlsname · March 2014

I go back Wednesday

this is going to just suck so bad! I have feared this week for weeks now.

playball13 · March 2014

I'm starting back tomorrow as well. Boooo!

thesportsgal · March 2014

I started back two weeks ago and honestly, the anticipation was much worse than when it happened. It was a little nice to get back to "real life", since our normal daily routine wasn't going to include me staying home.

Good luck!!

thesportsgal · March 2014

Also, I found a quote in an article that I like to remember (of course I don't remember where I read it but I screen saved it to my phone):

"Know that there's no scientific evidence that suggests that children are harmed when their mothers work outside the home. The American Association of Pediatrics reports that a child who is emotionally well adjusted, well loved and well cared for will thrive regardless of whether his mother works outside the home."

Also, as long as your child is being fed, changed and treated with love, it doesn't mean you're being replaced - it just means that there are more people in your child's life to love and care for him/her!

MissyC979 · March 2014

I went back last Monday and I agree with others that the anticipation was worse than the reality. I got all my tears out in the weeks before and it really hasn't been too bad. I'm more tense than before and I don't get to see the baby as much as I'd like, but I'm focusing on the quality since I don't have the quantity right now. Good luck!

TXmamatobe · March 2014

MissyC979 said:
I went back last Monday and I agree with others that the anticipation was worse than the reality. I got all my tears out in the weeks before and it really hasn't been too bad. I'm more tense than before and I don't get to see the baby as much as I'd like, but I'm focusing on the quality since I don't have the quantity right now. Good luck!

I've cried several times thinking about going back so I'm hoping I'll be all cried out for tomorrow. I guess it just means that the evenings and weekends will be even more fantastic!

diadierk · March 2014

I went back last Tues. I cried my eyes out the night before. The day of wasn't so bad, because I kept busy. Tomorrow he starts day care (he stayed home with DH last week). I think leaving him at day care is going to be worse than starting work!

lollipoppoop · March 2014

@Txmamatobe @jenniferbromley @MamaCBear @pinkshoes1975 @AlexJohnson840

I think we all started back work this week. How is it going for you? I have cried every day and today has been the worst so far.

lynngotts · March 2014

This is my first full week back. I cried the other night when I got home and LO was already ready to sleep. It's hard. I have alot of trouble concentrating, and I just want to be home with him.

lollipoppoop · March 2014

What hours is everyone working?

PamMcManus · March 2014

Good luck ladies. I've been back for a month now and it really does suck. I cried for the first two weeks, but it honestly does get easier. Your baby will be so happy to see Mommy when you get home

EricaOO · March 2014

thesportsgal said:

I started back two weeks ago and honestly, the anticipation was much worse than when it happened. It was a little nice to get back to "real life", since our normal daily routine wasn't going to include me staying home. Good luck!!

I 100% agree. I actually like getting up, putting on real clothes, interacting with people and being productive. Leaving the house the first day was the worse but now I'm fine.

EricaOO · March 2014

CitrusXoXo said:

What hours is everyone working?

9-5. DD is with grandparents.

sindorato · March 2014

I went back a few weeks ago. I felt like the Sunday before was worse than my actual first day back. I called and texted my MIL about 100 times the first week, but now that I'm into a routine it's not as bad as I thought it would be. Not better than being home with LO but not bad either.

lollipoppoop · March 2014

AlexJohnson840 said:

@CitrusXoXo it has been ok. I was ok with going back though, I'm not cut out to be a stay at home mom. I miss her of course, but I'm just a better mom when I'm working honestly. I probably sound horrible and I feel guilty for not being more upset.

@alexjohnson840 Don't feel guilty. I wish I felt that way maybe it will come in time.

lynngotts · March 2014

CitrusXoXo said:

What hours is everyone working?

I work roughly 9:30-5:30

playball13 · March 2014

I'm too tired to be upset

Luckily I have the same in-home daycare that DS1 went to and I know that G is in great hands. I miss snuggling with him though.

cammyisagirlsname · March 2014

@CitrusXoXo I went back just Wednesday and Thursday this week from 12-8. I hate working that schedule. I'd rather work 9-5 but those are the hours that my clients need. I'm busiest in the evenings. Though it was only two days, it was still rough for me.

lauralye267 · March 2014

I go tomorrow and am annoyed and sad that I have to leave my baby with practically a stranger. We did three practice 1/2 day daycare days so he can at least get used to her. It went well but I feel like I'm going to miss sooooo much of him growing and achieving milestones. His hours will be 7-5. It's funny before him I never thought I'd want to be a SAHM. Being a mom has been the toughest but most amazing job. Im going to miss my little man!!

lollipoppoop · March 2014

I work 8-430 with an hour commute each way. DH and I plan on me eventually staying home when we have another but right now I make the majority if our income. I have cried everyday I hate this so much.

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