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Candice
LIF Zygote
Member since 1/09 37 total posts
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Candice
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Attention Working Moms....
My baby is coming in less than three months, and I have my own business and I must work! Staying home is not an option for me ! I am scared that I will be reaaly sad when I have to leave my baby to go to work! So how bad is it Ladies???
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Dulcinea
Weekend Warrior
Member since 3/08 2530 total posts
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
The more you love and bonded with your baby the harder it is...
When I still had my job, I actually said I'll return to work after 4 weeks (I love my job and the freedom that making a 2nd income brings) but it's been 6 weeks now and I don't ever wanna go back! ...
I gotta admit it's HARD!
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| Posted 1/31/09 12:21 AM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
My 4 girlies
Member since 2/08 9702 total posts
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Valerie
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
The 1st month is the hardest but you get through it 
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| Posted 1/31/09 2:21 AM |
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Melissa77
Mommy of 3
Member since 8/08 2872 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by vmystique33
The 1st month is the hardest but you get through it
ITA - I think it also depends on your personality. I admire SAHM's but I was going nuts during my maternity leave itching to get back to work and the adult interaction that comes with it.
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| Posted 1/31/09 8:39 AM |
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Gatsbygirl
Please St. Therese....
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by Dulcinea
The more you love and bonded with your baby the harder it is...
When I still had my job, I actually said I'll return to work after 4 weeks (I love my job and the freedom that making a 2nd income brings) but it's been 6 weeks now and I don't ever wanna go back! ...
I gotta admit it's HARD!
I love my baby more than anything! I was home for a year with a very deep bond! That being said I had a very smooth adjustment backj to work.
Just get into a routine, carve out time together to read or cuddle etc.
Good luck! It's really OK!
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| Posted 1/31/09 8:42 AM |
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cjb88
Little Brother
Member since 5/05 3540 total posts
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C
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by vmystique33
The 1st month is the hardest but you get through it
I found it to be the opposite... i went back when she was about 10 weeks, it was hard, but i did it, however, it was also a little nice to have some time to just be me...however, now in the morning it is harder and harder to leave her because she has gotten so much cooler over the past few months and is so much more responsive...
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| Posted 1/31/09 8:50 AM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
Member since 5/05 27530 total posts
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by Dulcinea
The more you love and bonded with your baby the harder it is...
When I still had my job, I actually said I'll return to work after 4 weeks (I love my job and the freedom that making a 2nd income brings) but it's been 6 weeks now and I don't ever wanna go back! ...
I gotta admit it's HARD!
I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you. I loved and bonded with my baby very, very much, but I had a very easy transition back to work because as much as I love my baby, I also love my job.
To the OP, once you get a routine down, it will become easier. It's really not that bad.
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| Posted 1/31/09 8:56 AM |
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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
Member since 5/05 11618 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by Dulcinea
The more you love and bonded with your baby the harder it is...
When I still had my job, I actually said I'll return to work after 4 weeks (I love my job and the freedom that making a 2nd income brings) but it's been 6 weeks now and I don't ever wanna go back! ...
I gotta admit it's HARD!
I know you didn't mean anything, but I really have to disagree. I had bonded with both my DD's and love them to the moon and back- yet my transition back to work was a smooth and easy one. BTW- 6 weeks is still VERY early. I wasn't ready to go back either- but more because of exhaustion than anything else.
With DD#1 I went back at 9 weeks, with #2 I went back this past week at 12 weeks. Both times was hectic working out a schedule, but I wasn't an emotional wreck and didn't find it hard at all. I also BF both babies- even after I went back to work.
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| Posted 1/31/09 9:50 AM |
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lovemy2boys
LIF Adult
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by cjb88
Posted by vmystique33
The 1st month is the hardest but you get through it
I found it to be the opposite... i went back when she was about 10 weeks, it was hard, but i did it, however, it was also a little nice to have some time to just be me...however, now in the morning it is harder and harder to leave her because she has gotten so much cooler over the past few months and is so much more responsive...
this is how I feel I was fine the first month, now I can't stand it anymore 
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| Posted 1/31/09 10:17 AM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
Member since 5/05 20584 total posts
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julz
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
I think the anticipation is worse then actually going back. I like going to work. I always get to shower and eat lunch on the days I work  I really miss Landon while I'm at work but it is nice to have a break from all the baby stuff, have some interaction with adults and feel "smart." I also have a mother suffering with cancer so it was especially hard for me to go back to work. I struggled for a while deciding whether to go back or not. Lucky for me, my company has flexable work arrangements and I take advantage of that! I usually work 3 x 10 hour days at work and then 10 hours from home spread out over the other 4 days.
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| Posted 1/31/09 10:18 AM |
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pmpkn087
Life is good...
Member since 9/05 18504 total posts
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
You will be sad whether you have 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months or 3 years off. It is hard no matter what, I won't lie
BUT, it gets so much easier when you find your groove. If it wasn't doable, nobody would be a working mommy. You'll be OK I promise!
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| Posted 1/31/09 11:05 AM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
the 1st week sucks but it gets easier
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| Posted 1/31/09 11:44 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
Member since 10/05 20369 total posts
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Try not to stress about it. Just enjoy the time with DC and worry about it when the time comes. Stress doesn't help anything
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| Posted 1/31/09 11:46 AM |
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JenBenMen
party of five
Member since 9/06 11343 total posts
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Jen
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by vmystique33
The 1st month is the hardest but you get through it
i agree
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| Posted 1/31/09 12:25 PM |
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DC HJJ M
Member since 8/07 3732 total posts
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Crystal
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
Posted by krissy888
Posted by cjb88
Posted by vmystique33
The 1st month is the hardest but you get through it
I found it to be the opposite... i went back when she was about 10 weeks, it was hard, but i did it, however, it was also a little nice to have some time to just be me...however, now in the morning it is harder and harder to leave her because she has gotten so much cooler over the past few months and is so much more responsive...
this is how I feel I was fine the first month, now I can't stand it anymore
I completely agree, I feel the same way!
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| Posted 1/31/09 12:27 PM |
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steph4777
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Member since 5/05 11726 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
The first few weeks are hard, but it gets better. I'll be honest and say that it wasn't hard for me bc I couldn't be without DC for 8 hours. It was hard just getting into a routine and making sure I balanced my time between DC, DH, the house and work. I missed my kids, but I didn't have the anxiety about being apart from them like some women do. I know that they were going to be taken care of and I love what I do.
I found it helpful to prepare diaper bags and bottles at night, figure out DC's clothes for the week on Sundays, and getting DH to help out more with chores (even though that was short lived).
Good Luck 
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| Posted 1/31/09 1:53 PM |
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Dani00518
Gorgeous
Member since 5/05 2730 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Attention Working Moms....
I'm not going to lie....it's very hard but it does get easier after a few months.
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