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Baby girl broke my heart

krose0713krose0713 member
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My mom watches LO Tues-Friday (MIL has her Mondays). It's the perfect situation for us becuase my mom also runs an in-home daycare, so DD gets to be with Nana all day and still be with other kids. DD loves my mom, she's definitely one of her favorite people, but I've always been her most preferred. Lately, LO has been more clingy to my mom, but still so happy to see me when I get there (but often wants to go back and forth between my mom and I). Well today, I came in to pick her up and she gave me a big smile, but then turned away when I went to take her. Then when I took her, she started to cry and reach for my mom, and then when I gave her back to her she just put her head down on my moms shoulder and stared at me. I immediately burst into tears. My mom was trying to make me feel better and tell me it's just a phase, but it killed me. I know it's a good thing that she feels happy and safe with my mom, because she's with her all week, but it was definitely the worst feeling ever. I love my job, and I work to have the quality of life I want for LO, but man oh man the guilt of working full time hit me big then.  =((

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  • MeganbrynMeganbryn member
    Aww :( I would have felt the exact same way as you. That is great though that you have family taking care of her and that just means your mom must be doing a great job!! At least she's doing it with a family member instead of a random daycare worker but still I know it doesn't make it hurt any less. I'm sure it is just a phase hang in there!
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  • Af1004Af1004 member
    Man! Not looking forward to that! That seems almost worse than them crying when you leave!
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  • Jenly117Jenly117 member
    That truly sounds heartbreaking! But at least it's your Mom. Your LO knows and loves you dearly. Hang in there, you're doing what's best for her!
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  • krose0713krose0713 member
    edited June 2014
    Thanks ladies. I know that ultimately it's a good thing.

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  • BurrberrymumBurrberrymum member
    I would have mixed emotions in that situation too! Babies gonna love their Nanas, though. I'm nervous to deal with this in September when she starts day care.
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  • MeganbrynMeganbryn member
    Burrberrymum said:

    I would have mixed emotions in that situation too! Babies gonna love their Nanas, though. I'm nervous to deal with this in September when she starts day care.

    Same here! Although daycare will be with her nana and grandma so I might be in the same boat...

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  • Albertsgirl1982Albertsgirl1982 member
    I would have bawled and bawled. Hugs!!
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  • happybride 276happybride 276 member
    Working mom guilt is such a bitch. I am so sorry. I want DS to be happy at DC, but I don't want him to want to be there more. I know it's a whole different element with your mom watching him. I wish I had something inspiring to say, but all I can offer is my sympathies.
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  • jlp0528jlp0528 member
    :( that makes me so sad for you. I can imagine how sucky it made you feel. Not that it makes it better but knowing she has your mom to love and care for her is a blessing I'm sure and you know she's getting excellent care. Hope this phase passes super quickly !

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