going back to work.

[ckenny]

i was just wondering when everyone plans on going back to work. i didnt have a job before i got pregnant because i was still in high school. but next week will be 6 weeks since i had my first baby. and i just dont know if im ready to go. im so scared that im gonna miss her roll over for the first time, or see her crawl the first time, say her first words, adn take her first step. i mean i know that some of those things wont happen for a few more months but im just scared. any one else going through this. and also a week after i had my baby i had to have a D&C bc some of the placenta was still left inside. and when i do get a job, am i going to be limited on what i can do.

[ladybugbob1029]

I went back to work last week when Cash was 7 weeks part time, and will start back full time (40 hours mon-fri) next week when he will be 9 weeks.  I too am sad that I may miss the first and jealous of my MIL who keeps him for us.   But, I have to work - not working is not an option for me.  And I look at it as a positive that he is getting great care from a family member in our own home.  Its what has to be done and in the long run its all so I can provide for him and give him the best life possible.  It has been hard, and sometimes I can't even look at the picture of him on my desk bc it makes me want to walk out the door and go home to him, but its getting easier.  And for me going back to work has been the best decision for myself - I am not the stay at home mom type.  It may sound weird to some, but I am a much better mommy to Cash this way.  I just am not the type that can stay in babyland 24/7, and honestly envy those that can, but I'm just not built that way I guess.

[FirstCub4Bear]

I have to go back on Sept. 8. I just officially enrolled my little guy in daycare yesterday and while I'm happy he's going to a great place, I was jealous of the people who are going to take care of him --- I have the same feelings of missing his first everythings...but I live in such a pricey town (near DC) that I really need to keep bringing in a paycheck. On one hand, I'm excited to go back and get into the swing of real life, but on the other I'm very upset of missing those firsts and not being with my baby like I am now. I think I'll get used to it, but it will be HARD the first few weeks. : ( You're not alone in feeling sad about this.. But...I think in the long run everything will be fine. :) I hope so anyway!

[ckenny]

yeah(:

[GRose]

No doubt it will be hard but it'll all be ok, it's nice that you wont have a day 5 work week!

[ckenny]

yeah but the job i going to be getting will be 12 hours 7 to 7 first shift but 4 days one week adn three the next all together ill be working 15 days out of the month

[GRose]

All moms worry about missing any of their baby's firsts, thats completely normal. I missed my sons first step while I was at work and I was heartbroken but he did it again right when I got home and it was still just as exciting as it would have been had it been his first. Of course it's sad to miss stuff but your doing whats right for your baby, you gotta do what you gotta do, ya know.
Evan will be 8 weeks next week and I will be going back to waitressing but luckily only on the weekends. If I were working during the week all my $$ I make would go to daycare so it isn't worth it.

Thats scary about the placenta, mine tore in half so they were worried about some being left in there too but luckily none was. I'm glad your ok now though!!