Returning to Work This fall...advice?!

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Hi C.! I know exactly how you are feeling. When I returned to work after having my son, I was feeling very unsure and overwhelmed. Once I got back to work, it was much easier. My mother also provided daycare for me. I would call my son every day at lunch to talk to him and see how his day was going. It helped a lot to have that connection with him every day. I still felt like I was part of his day. Take it one day at a time and it will all come together! Good luck!!

I stayed home for one year with my daughter and then went to work. It is hard, but a benefit was when my daughter started school she had no problem adjusting to being away. She took to school so well. Other children cried for their mothers half the day. As long as you remained balanced with your time, don't over work it helps their social skills so much.

I stayed home with my son for a year and a half before returning to work, with my mother as the sitter as well. You will not believe how nice it is to work and interact with other adults so often it will be more of a treat then you think. After being at home so long it will seem like time away. The guilt you may feel your first day back to work will fade quickly. The kids will be fine.:)

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i stopped working after my 3rd because of child care issues and i can honestly say, i try to help out working moms as much as i can (mostly because other people helped us out when we needed it and it made such a difference).my point is, let others help you- it is impossible to do it all so use all resources you can. anything that makes you happier makes for happy kids. good luck

It's all about balance and letting other people help you! I returned to work as a teacher when my daughter was only 3.5 months old, and I was actually more ready to get back than I thought I'd be. I did have my moments, and I still miss her every day when I'm at work, but it is very fulfilling to have a purpose beyond being a mother. I've found that it makes me feel more proud to be a mom because I am a bit more "well-rounded". What I found the hardest was juggling it all, and I still am working on that! Getting a good system and schedule that works for all of you is essential. Also, take some time just for yourself every day if you can, and carve out time with your kids on the weekends that isn't interrupted by phone calls, cleaning, etc. It's tough sometimes, and I feel some days that I'm just running errands all weekend to prepare for the next work week, but I'm trying to let some of that go and do what I can do! Spending time with your kids is the thing that will recharge your batteries.

My husband is great at helping out with house chores during the week, and he takes care of the baby equally, so that has also made it manageable for me. Just remember - you are not a bad mother for working and being "away" from your little one, and with one in school, that will hopefully make it a bit easier. Enjoy the adult time at work! :)

C.- I am in the same situation! I just posted a questions much like yours!

Actually I returned to work after 6 weeks. I wanted to come back to work! I've been back for maybe 2 weeks now.. I love my son and miss him very much, but he's away at daycare (across the street from my office) and I know he's safe. He adjusted ok, but I have beat the letting go process. I often called or stopped by everyday to check on him, but as the days roll on it will become routine and you'll be used to it. I am actually working fulltime and finishing my master's fulltime @ BuffState, so he's adjusting to it. Right now I am sad because i feel as though i don't spend enough time with him, but that's what weekends are for! I spend the whole 2 days with him, and we play and we shop and on the other nights i have school i give him a bath, and play with him. So I know it's hard and you might be worried about leaving them, but we have to do it sometime. Wait til they go to school!