Going back to work...:(

I go back to work on Monday. Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure if I will be able to leave my boys!

 

I go back to work on Monday. Does anyone have any advice? I am not sure if I will be able to leave my boys!

 

Rebecca, you can do this! Its going to be hard, I'm not going to lie but you will get through it and you will start to get a routine going with getting things ready the night before, splitting tasks with DH and getting things done on your lunch and then eventually leaving you more time with the boys at night. Remember, you will be there with them at night for feedings, baths and playing together and giving them lots of snuggles too.

I also suggest lots of photos at work. That's what I do with all my guys!

Good luck on Monday... we are here for ya if you want to vent about it!

 

I am so sorry- just had to do the same thing 1 month ago! i swear, the night before was the worst part. i cried at the drop of a hat. i don't think you can really avoid that part and feeling a bit guilty about leaving them, but they really will be ok. and it really is nice to come home to them at the end of the day after being apart for 8 hrs. or so. If you have any flexibility, part-time the first week is kind of nice. i just did mornings and it was a good way to ease back in, as well as to adjust to the changes at home and the new "routine" (or as close to a routine as it can be called!)
i agree, get as much done the night before as possible to make the morning less stressful.
good luck!

 

I cried all the way to work the first 3 days. When I got to work and my staff asked how the boys were I burst into tears again. About a month later I had adjusted and then cried b/c I wasn't crying every day (which somehow meant that I was a terrible mother for not missing them as much anymore )

Honestly, it has been healthy for me to go back. It was a hard transition, but I'm grateful for the balance between adult time/mommy time. It makes me value my time with the boys more.

Yes, I'm exhausted, but I still think it's harder to be at home with them then to go to work. We're lucky that I'm only working 2.5 days a week and Gma & Gpa are taking the boys.

Good luck .

 

bumping so it won't get lost...

 

My biggest piece of advice is to set your expectations low for the transition. It is going to be a big change for the entire family which could mean crankiness from everyone (not just the babies). Everyone will adjust to the new routine but I believe at that age it takes 2 weeks for something to become routine for babies so patience will be key!

Good luck tomorrow, every day will get more manageable!

 

Rebecca ... Try to set up a nighttime routine that will help you be prepared for the next day, and expect some cranky behavior. Once everyone gets into a routine, then things should smooth out and settle.

 

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. I went back at 9 weeks with my DS and I cried the first day but it did get easier and it was a good balance for me at the time. It was nice to be around grown ups and where nice clothes. Keep the positives in mind! You can do it!