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mosh913
baby boy coming spring '11
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Working moms...especially teachers
I have been home since the end of Oct. and I can't believe I only have 2 weeks left. DD will be watched by family, so that should make it easier, but it's not. I don't know how I'm going to do it!
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Posted 8/15/08 1:34 PM  |
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nicrae
He's here!
Member since 12/06 9289 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I understand how you feel. I have basically been off since January....I went back just for June and then I was off again.....DD is going into a daycare center and it is so sad 
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| Posted 8/15/08 1:36 PM |
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eroxgirl
My Loves
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Rebecca
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
It's hard, but we'll help you get through it. 
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| Posted 8/15/08 1:39 PM |
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LMF123
My Boys.....
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Lisa
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I have been off since April 2007 so i def know how you feel! I think it's going to be harder on us than on them....
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| Posted 8/15/08 1:39 PM |
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debsey75
My two best friends!
Member since 11/06 5879 total posts
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Debbie
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Hey Meg
You know Maddie will be in good hands so try not to worry.
It is difficult at first but after a while it gets easier.
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| Posted 8/15/08 1:55 PM |
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justthe4ofus
I hate hypocrites!!!!!
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I know what you mean. I had one month less with my son than my daughter so I am really not ready to go back and to leave him at a center yet. Breaks my heart.
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| Posted 8/15/08 1:59 PM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
Member since 5/05 13848 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
It stinks! I was off for 8 months with DD on maternity leave and now we have been off together for the summer and I have to do it all over again. Its not fun but you will be ok
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| Posted 8/15/08 2:08 PM |
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megsm3
Life is Good!!
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Everyday of August has been like a Sunday for me
I want to be a SAHM so bad, but it is not an option at this point in our lives. Even though I was back to work 8 weeks after she was born, this summer was a tease.
But thankfully we have half again before Sept. is over!!!
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| Posted 8/15/08 6:05 PM |
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want2beamom
Love my boys soooo much!!!
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True love doesn't end with happily ever after...
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Aww, it sux....I dont want to go back either, and I have only had the summer off. Everyone is different, and some people adjust really well to going back to work. I never really did....I thought about him ALL day long, and I missed him so much. It's really horrible that so many of us have to go back to work I feel your pain..for me, it really didnt get better, BUT it did get easier, if that makes any sense
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| Posted 8/15/08 7:35 PM |
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laurenM
LIF Adult
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I thought that last september was hard leaving a 5 month old, but now I feel so much more bonded to my little girl and I actually cried at our last gym class this week!
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| Posted 8/15/08 8:18 PM |
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jes81276
summer fun!
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Jaime
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Been home since November and I basically cry everyday at the thought of not being with my baby all day - starting in just a few short weeks. All I keep thinking is how much time he spends sleeping for those hours that I will be at work.....that makes it a little (a very little) bit easier.
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| Posted 8/15/08 8:20 PM |
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maddysmommy
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I've been out of work since last Oct. as well, I'm so sad to go back But I've heard that once we get into a routine, everything will be okay.
Just keep thinking how lucky you are to have so much time off.
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| Posted 8/15/08 8:54 PM |
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juanvi
Get Out!
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Christina
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
THis thread is making me feel even worse. I have had to put ds in daycare 3x a week to get him used to it so I'm already missing out on time with him.
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| Posted 8/15/08 8:57 PM |
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mosh913
baby boy coming spring '11
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Posted by juanvi
THis thread is making me feel even worse. I have had to put ds in daycare 3x a week to get him used to it so I'm already missing out on time with him.
awww, I'm sorry. I guess I figured misery loves company
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| Posted 8/15/08 9:00 PM |
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megsm3
Life is Good!!
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Posted by want2beamom
Everyone is different, and some people adjust really well to going back to work. I never really did....I thought about him ALL day long, and I missed him so much. It's really horrible that so many of us have to go back to work I feel your pain..for me, it really didnt get better, BUT it did get easier, if that makes any sense
I agree with this. It does get easier because you fall into a routine. But I cried every Sunday and a lot of times in the car on the way to work. I dont feel the need to get "adult time" that many other people talk about. I want all my time to be DD.
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| Posted 8/15/08 9:05 PM |
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BigB
C & J are 10!
Member since 6/05 5914 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I went back to work 10 weeks after the twins were born. That was hard, but I have to say, being a SAHM is really hard! I have struggled with it all summer and in some ways, am looking forward to going back and getting into a routine!
BTA, talk to me in October! LOL.....
I wish I could work part-time and be able to swing it! But DH works on comission and some years it is really good and others, not so much!
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| Posted 8/15/08 9:09 PM |
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Octoberlove
LIF Infant
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Stephanie
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I have been going throughthis for a week now. I have my good days and my bad days. My DS will be with family so it makes my feeling about going back to work a little easier. I know it will be hard for a couple of days but once I am back into a routine I will be okay. We will support each other during this time.
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| Posted 8/15/08 9:40 PM |
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ME75
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
been on leave since 6/07 and going back too in sept.....i am still in denial though over it. the only saving grace is that i work around the corner, have great hours and vacations. it's the best f/t job i can think of (school librarian!)
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| Posted 8/15/08 9:50 PM |
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DUCKS2001
Then there was 2
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Christine
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I have been home with Olivia since she has been born.. now after a yr I am going back and I HATE the fact that I am.. I am so sad over this I cant even begin to tell you.. so I know how you feel
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| Posted 8/15/08 10:40 PM |
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Debbie
Life is berry good!
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Debbie
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
Hang in there! It is so tough. It does get better.
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| Posted 8/15/08 10:49 PM |
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clwp
Love my girls!
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mommy
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I'm not a teacher so I had to go back after 12 weeks. It's really hard and I don't think it will ever get easier for me. She's in daycare so I know she's getting a lot out of her day. I couldn't put up with the struggles of having family watch her, but that's personal opinion. I spend as much time as I can with her in the evenings and on weekends. Make the best of it and know that your contributing to your family. I know for me I look at all the things I want to do with her as she grows and I know those things all cost money (swim classes, gymnastics classes, little girl spa stuff, etc)... but I don't ever want to tell her we cant do something like those things b/c of money. It's different if it goes against my values, but if it's something worthwhile... I want her to have the world at her feet. The only way that will happen will be if I work and we have 2 incomes.
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| Posted 8/15/08 11:06 PM |
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JRD2008
CT. here we come!!
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Kathleen
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
awww I know what you mean!! I have been home with DS since he was born in May, and I only have one more week home with him. He will be watched by my in laws until we find a day care center near our new house. We are all here to help you through it!
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| Posted 8/15/08 11:11 PM |
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Daveswife
I'm all grown up now
Member since 11/05 1108 total posts
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Valerie
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Re: Working moms...especially teachers
I know what you mean. I'm in the same situation, and not looking foward to it at all.
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