I am going back to work in 3 weeks

and I am really sad. Jacob will be in a daycare center right near where I work...its in walking distance but I am going to miss him so much! Any advice on how to adjust to being away from him during the day? Thanks..I am starting to have a really hard time with this

Re: I am going back to work in 3 weeks

Posted by GenLCSW

and I am really sad. Jacob will be in a daycare center right near where I work...its in walking distance but I am going to miss him so much! Any advice on how to adjust to being away from him during the day? Thanks..I am starting to have a really hard time with this

Message edited 2/26/2007 10:34:02 AM.

Re: I am going back to work in 3 weeks

you can do it.
it is really hard- I only had 2 months home... but every day it gets a little better...and in the end you know you're bring home $$$ so you can give DC a good life....

Re: I am going back to work in 3 weeks

Today is my first day back and 3 weeks ago I was in your shoes.

Just focus all of your attention on him and enjoy the next 3 weeks.

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Message edited 2/26/2007 12:47:23 PM.

Re: I am going back to work in 3 weeks

thank you

Re: I am going back to work in 3 weeks

I promise you that the anticipatory anxiety is FAR worse then the actual day of or days thereafter. Everyone was so glad to see me so it took my mind off things. Also, keep in mind your first week that if you cant do it...you can leave. I mean its not ideal but just keep in mind that you are not trapped. Now that I am back...I actually enjoy the break in the day. I get most of my stuff done during my lunch hr that normally wasnt getting done when it was just me and the baby 24/7. Of course I miss my baby but I cant wait to see her beautiful smile when I get home. I also know I have good people taking care of her. Thats important.