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KAS
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Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
I'm going back in a few weeks (I SO wish we were rich so I didn't have to!) and am anxious about it.......
Any tips on how to transition? Just when you get into a groove you have to leave....I hate thinking about it.....I love DD so much! 
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Posted 7/4/06 9:51 AM  |
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kimmie
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
SHE will be fine it's you that has to adjust to it.... I was okay I cried the first week and I only work 3 days a week, but she was okay with her daddy I still call like 3 time ands I only work from 9-3!! You will do fine it just takes a while and you may even like it a bit getting out a little on your own.. To be an adult it is good to do that sometimes!
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| Posted 7/4/06 10:40 AM |
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bean
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
I totally agree with Kimmie. I just went back to work on the 19th and it was rough for the first week. I thought my DS would not know I was his mommy. I was TOTALLY wrong. He reacted so much when I went to pick him up.
Hang tough, it will work out. My mom worked and I think I turned out fine!
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| Posted 7/4/06 11:31 AM |
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KAS
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
I'm afraid too that she won't react as much to me as she does now once I go back to work
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| Posted 7/4/06 4:42 PM |
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paulandles912
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
Posted by KAS
I'm afraid too that she won't react as much to me as she does now once I go back to work
That won't happen. I went back to work at 11 weeks and DS was always so happy to see me when I came home at night. I crammed in a lot of one on one time on the weekends too.
It's an adjustment, but you'll both be fine!
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| Posted 7/5/06 11:13 AM |
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mommy2bella
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
Posted by KAS
I'm afraid too that she won't react as much to me as she does now once I go back to work
Bella actually reacts more me to me now and I love it....it's not the amount of time I believe, but the quality of time. She loves her daycare people, but she knows I am the momma and there truly is nothing like that smile on her face when I walk in from work...
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| Posted 7/5/06 11:37 AM |
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michele31
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
here are some tips to help:
Do not start a full week on your first week back. Start on a Wednesday. Make your first day a short day if possible..leave by 3pm. Even if this means going back a few days earlier. It really helps you adjust to not only being away from the baby but to a whole new routine in your life.
Get everything ready the night before, including what you are going to wear to work. That way all you need to do is grab everything to walk out the door. It is a lot more work then pre-baby to get out of the house. Give yourself extra time to get adjusted to getting 2 of your ready. Practice a few days before so you can see how much time you will need.
Put an extra shirt in your car..you never know when a baby will spit up or dribble all over you.
KNOW that you will cry..and that it is okay to cry. You will not cry everyday forever, but you feel like you might.
I had Scott drop Molly off for the first 2 weeks. I couldn't do it. It really helped me to not be the one doing it I have to be honest. If that might help you, then talk to DH about doing it.
A few days before go to daycare and get her all set-up. Bring the diapers, wipes, 2 changes of clothing etc...Discuss her routine with the care giver. Stay a bit. Let the baby get familiar with the new place and let yourself see that the other babies are happy and healthy and cared about. It really does help.
Call daycare if you want. I still call every single day to ask how Molly's day is going. I know other parents don't always feel the need to call, but I do. It makes me feel better. So if it will help you, call.
Molly does GREAT at daycare. She loves being around so many kids. She loves playing with the "new" toys and singing the songs. She has always done really well at daycare. Know in your heart that your baby will be learning and growing and having fun!
You ARE 100% your baby's mommy!!! NOTHING can change that. Nothing. Not a job, not anything. I promise that does not change.
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| Posted 7/5/06 11:55 AM |
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Michelle1123
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
I went back when Genevieve was a little over 2 months (in January) and it was horrible at first! I missed her like crazy! And getting up at 5am isnt easy either. But now, I actually look forward to work and having adult conversations and not having to listen to the song from Blue's Clues anymore!
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| Posted 7/5/06 8:30 PM |
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emc
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Re: Going back to work.....how did you adjust?
I agree with the previous posters. It helps ALOT if you get ready the night before. You will fall into a routine/schedule quicker than you think. I have to admit I've been back full time for three months now and I still have a difficult time. I just had a week off and it killed me to go back.
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| Posted 7/5/06 10:31 PM |
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