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Back to Work Today

GirlOnTheBeachGirlOnTheBeach member
in August 2015 Moms
Well, last night at about 8:30, my boss said she really needs me to come back to work today. I've been off for 7 weeks (DS will be 7 weeks old on Wednesday).

I know I'm really fortunate that I only work about 3-3.5 hours maximum (some days even less) as a nanny and I'm paid salary. Its a sweet deal but I'm finding that, as it gets closer to time for me to leave for work this afternoon, I'm counting down the hours and feeling pretty bummed to leave LO, even though my mom will be watching him and she's amazing. I feel like this wonderful little bubble I've been able to live in where I just spend all my time with him is suddenly bursting at 2:30 today when I leave him to take care of someone else's kids. I'm happy to see them (I've worked with them for over 3 years) and have missed them very much. I just wish I could stay in my bubble for a while longer I guess.

Anyone else back to work yet? How are you handling the transition?
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  • SashaDenn25SashaDenn25 member
    I wont lie if I were a nanny I would have to at least ask if I could bring my kid with me, but I feel like a lot of people would say no. Anyways, im not going back until beginning of November or last week of October, but im dreading it. Stay strong momma!
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  • emmacake08emmacake08 member
    I haven't had to work but I just wanted to say good luck and hang in there!
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  • GirlOnTheBeachGirlOnTheBeach member
    @SashaDenn25 they are okay with me bringing him occasionally but I don't want to abuse the privilege so I'm saving it for when my mom wouldn't be available to watch him or some other situation where I'd need him with me. Most of my job is driving the girls to activities and running errands so it would be hard on my little guy to spend so much time in his car seat anyway...

    @emmacake08 thanks! I know I can't complain too much, I know a lot of moms work many MANY more hours than I do!
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  • toccoaparkertoccoaparker member
    edited September 2015
    First of all I have no experience going back to work after baby as I'm a SAHM, but I will say kudos because I don't think I could handle being away from my kids; we all have major separation anxiety & I'm probably scarring my kids for life for my own selfish wants and needs (MOTY ). Hang in there! Soon it will all just be routine again and LO will be looking forward to your return home each day:)
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  • EmEeGeeEmEeGee member
    I haven't gone back yet but I'm already dreading it. Just wanted to say good luck! Those cuddles tonight will feel extra good.
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  • usernameneededallaretakenusernameneededallaretaken member
    My six week appointment is this week and I'll be back at work next Monday. My LO has to go 1.5 hrs away to stay with family for two weeks before he will be old enough to start daycare here. I am glad they can keep him for two weeks but I am interested to see how it is to come home from work to no baby.
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  • GirlOnTheBeachGirlOnTheBeach member
    usernameneededallaretaken said:

    My six week appointment is this week and I'll be back at work next Monday. My LO has to go 1.5 hrs away to stay with family for two weeks before he will be old enough to start daycare here. I am glad they can keep him for two weeks but I am interested to see how it is to come home from work to no baby.

    I'm sure that's going to feel so strange! I'm sorry you've got to go to work before he can attend daycare, that's so tough!
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  • jgorley2015jgorley2015 member
    I was supposed to go back next Monday. Sadly, my boss asked today if I can come back and work nights for a week starting Thursday (I work in a hospital lab), then have 5 days off before starting mid-shifts (10a-8:30p).
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  • SashaDenn25SashaDenn25 member
    GirlOnTheBeach said:

    @SashaDenn25 they are okay with me bringing him occasionally but I don't want to abuse the privilege so I'm saving it for when my mom wouldn't be available to watch him or some other situation where I'd need him with me. Most of my job is driving the girls to activities and running errands so it would be hard on my little guy to spend so much time in his car seat anyway...

    @emmacake08 thanks! I know I can't complain too much, I know a lot of moms work many MANY more hours than I do!

    At least they are understanding about bringing him when you need to, but I so wish I could work your hours!! I had to call and talk with my boss about all the overtime worked before I left and let her know I just am not willing or able to do that with LO here now and that if it was going to be a problem I would need to look for another oppurtunity.
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  • CaliforniaDream87CaliforniaDream87 member
    Hang in there. The first week is the hardest!
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  • amk013amk013 member
    So sorry! Thinking of you and hoping it goes better than you expect it to!
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  • GirlOnTheBeachGirlOnTheBeach member
    SashaDenn25 said:

    GirlOnTheBeach said:

    @SashaDenn25 they are okay with me bringing him occasionally but I don't want to abuse the privilege so I'm saving it for when my mom wouldn't be available to watch him or some other situation where I'd need him with me. Most of my job is driving the girls to activities and running errands so it would be hard on my little guy to spend so much time in his car seat anyway...

    @emmacake08 thanks! I know I can't complain too much, I know a lot of moms work many MANY more hours than I do!

    At least they are understanding about bringing him when you need to, but I so wish I could work your hours!! I had to call and talk with my boss about all the overtime worked before I left and let her know I just am not willing or able to do that with LO here now and that if it was going to be a problem I would need to look for another oppurtunity.
    Like I said, I really can't complain too much, I know I've got it easier than most when it comes to my job. I used to have a very high pressure job doing about 60 hours a week and I know how hard it is to be stuck with overtime. Good for you for voicing your needs to your employee! I hope it all works out!
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  • CarelessDiva89CarelessDiva89 member
    I'm a sahm so I don't have good advice for going back to work but thinking of you & your LO for a smooth transition :) good luck mama
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  • SashaDenn25SashaDenn25 member
    GirlOnTheBeach said:

    SashaDenn25 said:

    GirlOnTheBeach said:

    @SashaDenn25 they are okay with me bringing him occasionally but I don't want to abuse the privilege so I'm saving it for when my mom wouldn't be available to watch him or some other situation where I'd need him with me. Most of my job is driving the girls to activities and running errands so it would be hard on my little guy to spend so much time in his car seat anyway...

    @emmacake08 thanks! I know I can't complain too much, I know a lot of moms work many MANY more hours than I do!

    At least they are understanding about bringing him when you need to, but I so wish I could work your hours!! I had to call and talk with my boss about all the overtime worked before I left and let her know I just am not willing or able to do that with LO here now and that if it was going to be a problem I would need to look for another oppurtunity.
    Like I said, I really can't complain too much, I know I've got it easier than most when it comes to my job. I used to have a very high pressure job doing about 60 hours a week and I know how hard it is to be stuck with overtime. Good for you for voicing your needs to your employee! I hope it all works out!
    Im in that high pressure job and im not doing it when I go back!! I think no matter how long you have to leave them or not its just as hard though. Leaving LO for a few hours for my PP appt was a bitch for me!! I hope your first day back wasnt total hell! :(
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  • tsiviawtsiviaw member
    I started working from home 2 weeks ago, it's hard. Originally my MIL was going to come and watch the baby while i worked but every time she comes over she drives me nuts so I'm waiting a little longer to start with her help. I only took 4 weeks off so I still need my baby to be around me, but working and pumping and feeding and diaper changing 9 hours a day is stressful, but I like my job and I'm good at it and I like spending money so have to suck it up and do it. Day 1 feels impossible, but you'll find a way to make everything work for you.
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  • GirlOnTheBeachGirlOnTheBeach member
    SashaDenn25 said:

    GirlOnTheBeach said:

    SashaDenn25 said:

    GirlOnTheBeach said:

    @SashaDenn25 they are okay with me bringing him occasionally but I don't want to abuse the privilege so I'm saving it for when my mom wouldn't be available to watch him or some other situation where I'd need him with me. Most of my job is driving the girls to activities and running errands so it would be hard on my little guy to spend so much time in his car seat anyway...

    @emmacake08 thanks! I know I can't complain too much, I know a lot of moms work many MANY more hours than I do!

    At least they are understanding about bringing him when you need to, but I so wish I could work your hours!! I had to call and talk with my boss about all the overtime worked before I left and let her know I just am not willing or able to do that with LO here now and that if it was going to be a problem I would need to look for another oppurtunity.
    Like I said, I really can't complain too much, I know I've got it easier than most when it comes to my job. I used to have a very high pressure job doing about 60 hours a week and I know how hard it is to be stuck with overtime. Good for you for voicing your needs to your employee! I hope it all works out!
    Im in that high pressure job and im not doing it when I go back!! I think no matter how long you have to leave them or not its just as hard though. Leaving LO for a few hours for my PP appt was a bitch for me!! I hope your first day back wasnt total hell! :(
    I'm glad you are going to be able to step out of that pressure! My first day back was nice as the girls missed me a lot. It was nice to watch the youngest one run off the bus with a huge smile for me :-) I still hated leaving my little guy though so it was such a mix of emotions all afternoon. On the positive side, my boss set up the afternoon activities so that most days I'll only work 2 hours. I still get the same pay too so I guess I can't beat that!
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  • jillianeprietojillianeprieto member
    I literally have panic attacks about going back to work. :(
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  • 907_baby907_baby member
    Hang in there. As PP said, the first week is the hardest. When DS was born I only had I month off. I worked part time the first week, as I was still trying to figure out pumping. Then full time after that. I was crying or on the verge of crying daily at first.
    You mamas heading back to work are strong! It will get better!
    Joey 06.05.2010, MC Jan 2014-EDD 09.11.2014, Aurelia 08.24.2015 (lost twin ~12 weeks), Ectopic Loss Feb 2016, EDD 01.03.2018
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  • BrooklynnCEBrooklynnCE member
    I go back to work september 28th and I am not looking forward to it at all. I'm a FTM so I've never had to experience this. At this time my co-workers are busting ass because our work flow is so heavy so I feel like I won't be able to slowly transition back into working. I'll be going back working 9.5 hour days and every Saturday! I'm considering talking to my boss about not being able to work to much OT but I also need the extra time to pay off medical bills from having DD so I'm torn.
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