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Maturnity leave over....super emotional

Asantusa1Asantusa1 member
in May 2014 Moms
I am beyond words as to how difficult this is. I never imagined I would feel so emotional about returning to work and leaving my son with the nanny. It feels like a break-up. Heartbroken... Just like a break up I know I will get over it but now the idea brings me to tears. Good news is I'm looking for part-time work now!
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  • Lbarron915Lbarron915 member
    Sorry to hear that. It IS super rough. I went back to a new job, and changed from full-time to part-time. I think that helped me a TON, but it's still really hard to leave him those 3 mornings. :(

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  • Krisd6Krisd6 member
    I have a few weeks left but cry whenever I think of it. Hang in there- we will all get through it :)
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  • apinkpelicanapinkpelican member
    Good luck. I started last week. It is so hard. It gets better but I still cry some mornings. Once I'm at work with a hot cup of coffee I usually feel better. :)
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  • haylo33haylo33 member
    I go back to work tonight. Only for 4 hours but I work all weekend night shift. I'm also super emotional. Baby slept poorly last night so there's the fact I have to switch to night shift when I'm already sleep deprived and leaving him. Luckily DH will have him all weekend so I won't worry as much.
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  • BeesKnees181BeesKnees181 member
    I get to bring both my girls with me to work, but that transition was still very difficult .  I cry/cried a lot because I felt guilty for not being at home with them, in their space, etc.  Instead, they come with me to work 3-4 days/week now. It is a tough transition.  Hang in there mama!  You are doing a great job! 

     

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  • sparklingdiamondsparklingdiamond member
    aimee223 said:
    I know, it is so hard. I spent so much of the last two weeks of my leave just crying whenever I thought about going back to work. I make a lot more than H, so PT/ staying home isn't an option for me. 

    The good news is it gets easier. I still miss my LOs a ton, but I know they are in good hands and I know me being at work is paying for their food and a roof over our heads. And there is no doubt that baby still knows I am his mommy :)
    i agree with this!  I cried so much during my last few weeks.  Now I have been back at work over a month and it has gotten a lot easier.  I still miss him a ton, but I trust our daycare provider and know he is well taken care of!  And it's great seeing him smile when I pick him up!
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  • Nikkipal82Nikkipal82 member
    I've been back to work for a month. It was so hard going back, but it got easier fairly quickly. The nanny sends me photos and sometimes even videos, which helped a lot. Take care mama, this too shall pass!

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  • THD7580THD7580 member
    I've been back to work since June and sometimes I still cry dropping him off. It does get easier but it's always going to be hard because they are so little. The only thing that makes me feel better is knowing he's in good hands. I just feel like I might miss out on something.. Hang in there mama!
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  • Neffa1024Neffa1024 member
    I have a little over two weeks left. I cry once or twice a day thinking about leaving him. I have visions of him crying at daycare thinking that I've abandoned him. Will he be scared? Ugh I'm crying now writing this... I am trying so hard to enjoy my time left but it's alway on my mind. Also, don't you just LOVE all the people saying "wow times winding down isn't it" thanks a lot people!!!
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  • ksyknelvr73ksyknelvr73 member
    I'm sorry. It is really, really hard. Today is my first day back at work and it is going well, but I miss LO like crazy. I am glad this is my second time around so I knew what to expect...but man, it's still hard.
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    BFP # 2 - 06/05/10 EDD 02/17/11, DS1 born on 2/14/11

    BFP # 3 - 04/10/13 EDD 12/21/13 - D&C 05/15/13 @ 8w4d

    BFP # 4 - 07/27/13 EDD 04/08/14 - CP 07/29/13

     

    BFP # 5 - 09/14/13 EDD 05/28/14, DS2 born on 5/22/14 

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  • ksyknelvr73ksyknelvr73 member
    aimee223 said:


    ksyknelvr73 said:

    I'm sorry. It is really, really hard. Today is my first day back at work and it is going well, but I miss LO like crazy. I am glad this is my second time around so I knew what to expect...but man, it's still hard.

    This was my second time around too and I thought it was a lot harder than my first! When I had my first baby, it was so hard for me to be home alone all day with a newborn. It was kind of lonely and not that much to do. With this new baby, my older boy was home too so we got to bond a ton and it was fun spending so much time with him and the new baby, so I was a lot more sad going back to work.

    Yes! Exactly. I enjoyed this leave whereas my first one I felt overwhelmed and anxious.

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    BFP # 2 - 06/05/10 EDD 02/17/11, DS1 born on 2/14/11

    BFP # 3 - 04/10/13 EDD 12/21/13 - D&C 05/15/13 @ 8w4d

    BFP # 4 - 07/27/13 EDD 04/08/14 - CP 07/29/13

     

    BFP # 5 - 09/14/13 EDD 05/28/14, DS2 born on 5/22/14 

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  • Asantusa1Asantusa1 member
    Thank you everyone!
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  • QOTRQOTR member
    I usually find that dreading the big change is harder than the actual change. Good luck for a smooth transition!
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    1st BFP-8/17/12!  Missed Miscarriage discovered @ 8 week US.  D&C.
    2nd BFP-2/13/13!  Blighted Ovum discovered @ 8 week US. Natural miscarriage.
    3rd BFP-5/22/13!  By early June, progesterone plummeting.  Another loss.
    August 2013 - started Donor Egg process, but surprise BFP with my own eggs.
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