Returning to Work Monday..I'm in Misery!!!

Updated on March 21, 2009
T.J. asks from Stone Mountain, GA
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I'm returning to work on Monday. I had planned to be off until Jan., but due to finances have to return earlier. I'm in misery. Although my sister will be keeping my daughter, I still feel like I will be missing out on her life. I know I will miss her more than she even knows. How do I go back to work and not resent being there and not want to run out as soon as it is time to go home. I've only been away from her once since she was born in August. Oh, she knows my sister, but I'm just worried she will be miserable not being with me like she is use to.

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So What Happened?

I returned to work and it was ok. Since my sister is keeping my daughter it made it easier to return. I know she gets the same care as if I was with her, plus my 5 yr old niece keeps her entertained when she gets home from school. My attitude towards work is totally different. I no longer desire to be there and sometimes I think it shows. I really know now that my place is home with my baby and am looking for something that will afford that when the next one comes along in a few years. Thanks to everyone for being soo kind and giving me words of wisdom, it was very comforting. Now my problem is my milk supply is starting to plummet and I don't have a freezer stash (something I wish I had been told to do).

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C.S.

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You are not alone. I had all the same worries and concerns that you did. My daughter had to start daycare at 6 weeks old and I cried every morning for about 2 weeks having to leave her there. I promise, it gets easier. You will both soon fall into a new rhythm and routine and it won't be so difficult on you. It is actually a lot easier for the baby to adapt to the new routine than it will be for you. Just remember that it is ok to be sad and completely normal for you to cry if you need to. Just take a deep breath and one day at a time. It will get easier, I PROMISE! Good luck!

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C.D.

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God bless you! That is one of the hardest things to do. I never had to leave a newborn, but I did have to go back to work with both my kids and it is doubly hard for a mother at all ages. I have a home business now that affords several mothers to stay at home that never dreamed they could help support the family around their schedule with children at home. Everyone that sees it appreciates knowing it's there, even if it's not the right time for them. There are other great perks too! Call or email me and we can talk. It's a great thing for some families, but it may not be for you. It surely is worth checking out though, wouldn't you agree?

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J.W.

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It is hard returning to work after being home with you newborn. I can understanding what you are going through I had my son in May and returned back to work in August and it was so hard. I would just sit at my desk and sometimes want to cry, but after the first week it gets alittle better. Atleast your daughter will be with a family member. I didn't have that option.

It will all work out. Hang in there.

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E.S.

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Hi T.,

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