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cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
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Back at work and so sad...
I went back to work last week after a nice 16 week maternity leave. My parents watched DS my first week back. My parents were thrilled to watch him and he had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa. The week went fast because I was busy at work and I wasn't worried about him because I knew he was in good hands. He started day care yesterday. Thank God he seemed perfectly happy there. I cried but he didn't! All smiles for all the teachers. I called twice, and they said he was doing great. I missed him terribly but felt good that he was doing great and was happy. He's only almost 4 months, so I'm hoping since he's so young, he'll adjust fine and be used to it and happy by the time he understands he's not home with Mommy. The day care closes at 6 p.m. and I got there at 5:50 p.m. I started to feel tremendous anxiety and sadness. I take the railroad and 5:50 p.m. is a good day, when there are no problems to cause a delay. My husband can get there a little earlier on some days but not all, and we can't plan for them. It's just whenever he can get home a few minutes early depending on traffic, etc. My parents are an hour away so they can't pick him up as much as they want to help. My sister-in-laws are close and they will pick him up in a pinch, but what if they are not home? Then when we finally got home it was after 6 p.m. I gave him a bottle, had dinner, bathed him, gave him another bottle and put him to bed. I didn't have any time with my baby. I am fighting back tears at my desk right now. How am I going to do this? I wish I didn't have to work, but I do. I am able to work from home on Fridays, so I am grateful for that. I miss him so much. His smiley, happy little face.
Please tell me this gets easier...
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Posted 8/14/07 9:12 AM  |
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Moehick
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
 It will get easier...I know it doesn't feel like it but it will
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| Posted 8/14/07 9:20 AM |
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NW2006
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
I'm so sorry, and here's hugs to you
I have to go back in two weeks, and I know I am going to feel the same way. I don't know how people do it. We have the same problem with backups to pick up our DS if there is a problem, so I know what you mean.
I've been told it will get easier and that once you get in a routine it will be ok.
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| Posted 8/14/07 9:22 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
I know..I go back to work in Septemeber and LOVE staying home with the boys, and NOT looking forward to waht is ahead with my inlaws watching the boys.
Im alreday get reamed out by them
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| Posted 8/14/07 9:25 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
I still get sad that DS has to go to aftercare when most mothers are home to get their children off the bus each day. I go back and Emma starts daycare and DS starts school right after labor day. I'll be sad too, but we have to do what we have to do right? 
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| Posted 8/14/07 9:31 AM |
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cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
Thank you ladies for responding and for the hugs!
I really hope it gets easier because I'm having a really hard time! 
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| Posted 8/14/07 2:12 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
It does get easier
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| Posted 8/14/07 2:16 PM |
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
For your sake and mine I hope it gets easier. DS starts daycare next week and I am a wreck thinking about it.
We paid for early drop off/late pickup because we both work in the city and it's a reality that many times the commute doesn't run smooth. We are going to try out the times and see how they work (if we really need to do the early/late times). Does your daycare offer that? Right now I like the peace of mind.
DH is home with our son right now while I am at work. I can't get home fast enough each night. Usually I have enough time to play with him for 30 minutes, bath him and then bottle and off to sleep by 8pm. It goes so fast. But when I get teary-eyed I tell myself that that is what weekends are now for. I spend the entire time with him and we play as much as we can.
Hang in there...he knows you love him and that's the most important thing.
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| Posted 8/14/07 2:22 PM |
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Back at work and so sad...
It will get a bit easier I put my DD in daycare after 16 weeks of maternity leave too and I must have cried every am and when i put her to bed for about 2 weeks.
She did incredibly well there though, Gianna bonded with one of her teachers and smiled like crazy when we would drop her off.
It's totally more hard on the parents than the babies.
Hang in there
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| Posted 8/14/07 2:23 PM |
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