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Working Moms

jaxson41315jaxson41315 member
in April 2015 Moms
Hi Ladies,

Are any other moms out there feeling any guilt about going back to work? I know working full time is what is best for my sons future but I just feel like I am going to miss out on so much. Any moms been in this situation and have any advice?

Thank you!
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  • maelily15maelily15 member
    I went back to work at 8 weeks post partum. While I am guilty that I might miss something, it's been good for both of us. I am around other adults besides DH and she's in childcare and getting socialized. Plus our finances are in much better shape so less stress from that. Just know that if you do miss a "first" while you're away, there'll always be the memory of the first time you witness it, which will be just as special.
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  • houser1406houser1406 member
    I went back to work this week--only part time--and I'm feeling guilty every second that I'm away. My mom is watching DD but I still feel like I should be there. It's hard but I know she's in great hands plus it's great to get out of the house!
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  • sexygaly27sexygaly27 member
    I go back to work full time Monday and I too am freaking out I don't want to miss anything either but I know my baby is in good hands. I will miss her a lot but I am looking forward to going back to work. I will be checking in constantly though
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  • brncntry316brncntry316 member
    I feel the same way!  I went back to work full time last week and it's super tough.  While I love my coworkers and being at work isn't bad, I hate being away from my little guy.  And pumping at work 3x a day sucks!  My husband is self-employed so I carry the insurance for the family, otherwise I would have just stayed at home, or worked part time.  I think you just have to ask yourself what is right for your family and how will it effect your future?
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  • kjones115kjones115 member
    I hate being away from her but I worked hard for my degree and have a great job in my field. I'm proud to be a working Mom but it still sucks. I miss her a lot but I know she's well taken care of. She's a happy girl which makes me happy. It makes the weekend that much sweeter! It'll be my fourth week back on Monday and it does get easier as the time goes by.
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  • jaxson41315jaxson41315 member
    Your right.. In the long run it will benefit my son and I should be proud I am working to support him!
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  • OostarOostar member
    Great read to alleviate the guilt.
    https://money.cnn.com/2015/06/15/news/economy/working-moms-kids-better-off-harvard-study/
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  • mamabear_28mamabear_28 member
    Honestly, I think going back to work was great for me. While I was home alone with LO I would get lonely, not having anyone to talk to. Then I would take it out on my husband. Now that I'm working and socializing I feel better about myself, which I think ultimately makes me a better mom. My LO has grown so much in daycare. I trust his center, and he is socializing with other babies. I know my sister is having a hard time with her 10 month old not wanting to leave her mommy, because she is constantly just with her day in and day out. For me, I feel like what we are doing is the best decision for our family.
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  • maelily15maelily15 member
    It wasn't so hard going back to work at 8 weeks but I had a breakdown at my job yesterday after a manager mixed me up with somebody else with my first name on the same shift as me. I work in a call center and the manager told me to put my customer on hold (never allowed), I rushed him off the phone since we were done anyway and she starts telling me I need to call Christine. I'm of course panicking but also getting way confused because our daycare lady is Cheryl. The more confused I am, the more panicked I became. Eventually she asked if there was another person with my name who has kids and we pointed her out. I just started bawling right there in front of my entire team cuz I had thought for less than a minute that something had happened to my LO and instead of being there, I was at work. She came back over after delivering the message and was like, I'm sorry I upset you. I had led with the kids are ok. I obviously had not heard that part. It was the worst feeling I've ever experienced. Luckily my LO is fine and so are my coworker's but I almost quit on the spot so I could be at home taking care of my baby. Such a long way to explain, but overall it started off easy but will get harder over time too.
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