Returning to work and leaving baby - tips on how to cope please

[danniellabella]

I felt no end of bad feelings when I was about to go back to full-time work when DD was 4 months old. For me though, actually doing it was not as bad as the thought of it.

For the first week I rang our family daycare lady once or twice a day. But in all honesty, I was too busy at work - learning a new job to have time to worry.

I try to separate myself from work when at home and from home when I'm at work.

Wishing you all the best as you return to work.

[samm]

HI,

i can say that the feeling doesnt go away. i went back to a FT job when DD was 3 months old. Now at nearly 12mths, its easier but there are days where it is hard. i 'talk' to DD every lunchtime and i have to remind myself that i amworking for her as much as for me
Good Luck and i hope that it has gone well.

Sam
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DD - nearly 1