I am returning to work in 8 weeks. I took 14 weeks leave total. Already I beginning to countdown and I actually found myself stroking DDs hand last night and sobbing while DH and my older daughter slept. Is anyone else gearing up for their retun to work? Are you ready? If so please help me get the courage.
I just returned to work recently after having my daughter. It was harder to prepare for it than it actually was to do it! Just make the most of the time you have with her now!
I returned to work after only 7 weeks and was a mess...but it did get easier and didn't take too long for us to get a new routine and be okay with it all.
I will say...every day I look forward to going home to him and I make the most of the time I do have with him. I also find that I hold him a little longer than needed when he falls asleep at night. It's so worth it to steal those extra moments.
I just went back two weeks ago and it was VERY difficult. I kept feeling my eyes well up everytime someone would ask me how she is or who is taking care of her. I especially loved when someone would ask me if it was hard... that would just set me off!
It gets easier but I have to say its really hard to let go...at least it was for me.
You and sometimesmommy will be okay. It helped me to keep things in perspective by telling myself that I was going back to work so that DD will have a life filled with security. I work so that we don't struggle and she has all she needs. I don't spend my days and nights worrying about $$ so I can focus on DD 100% after I get home from work. (Of course, I think about her alllll day long though)
I will be going back in 5 months and have been dreading it since I was in the hospital after giving birth but I know it is the best thing for us and it will be ok-sending you some hugs
I just returned to work and it was actually easier than I built it up to be. Probably since she is sooo happy at her day care that I know she is ok, so I am ok.
I miss her terribly but also love what I do so that helps. But the exhaustion is overwhelming
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