https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 06:24:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-134659 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:39:29 +0000 MsMamaBear 134659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: At 1st it was, but I like it better than her being in another building period! Plus, they are cool, I can go see her anytime I want...although it's harder now because she'll cry until I pick her up.LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133539 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:57:49 +0000 obxwife 133539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Thanks lovah. I'm trying to take it one day at a time but everyone around me keeps reminding me it's our last week. So tough!! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133531 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:53:08 +0000 mrsjyw 133531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: awww HOAAA :( I hope this transition goes as smoothly as possible for you and baby N!! Enjoy your week together!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133518 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:34:29 +0000 obxwife 133518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMamaBear: My cousin works in the daycare her son goes to as well! It must be hard to be in the same building and not be able to see him. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133504 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:20:59 +0000 MsMamaBear 133504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was rough for me. and my daughter is in the daycare where I work! It felt hard having her over there and I had to be in my room with those children instead of her.:(</p> <p>It gets better though, once you all get a schedule down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133438 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:00:29 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 133438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: The daycare I take my daughter to has them already set up so I can log into their site and watch what they do. I think that's been the biggest help in going back to work. At least I can see when she's being held and played with. </p> <p>I understand the jealousy part and I have trouble with that too - especially because she's starting to get so much more of a personality. But I just focus on getting through the day so I can hurry and pick her up. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133290 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:17:28 +0000 obxwife 133290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: My mother will watch him my first month back and then he starts daycare. How did you use a webcam? I'd love to know! I'm sure she expects a million calls from me throughout the day.</p> <p>I'm kind of jealous someone else will get to hold him and take care of him but that's something I'll have to get used to!! Thanks girls :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133090 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:38:20 +0000 littleveesmommy 133090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big hug to you! I don't have any advice yet as my first day back will be Wednesday the 25th and I am really not looking forward to having to leave my LO. =\ It completely sucks that just when she is staring to get more interactive and smiling / cooing that maternity leave is over. Boo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133080 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:02:49 +0000 redboots 133080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! No suggestions or advice as I have yet to return to work but thinking about it makes my stomach turn so I kind of know how you feel! I hope everything goes well for the both of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133069 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:01:53 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 133069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I wish I could give you one BIG HUG! </p> <p>My first week back at work was last week. It was actually better than I thought it would be for some things and harder for other things. It's ok to be emotional and know that everyone expects it. Just take it easy, and take lots of deep breaths! If you're pumping, take that time to help get you slowly settled.</p> <p>ETA: I was able to watch my LO through a webcam and that really helped. Also, don't be afraid to call the caregiver as many times as you need to - they expect it! Also, if you're leaving your LO in daycare, there is a good chance that he might not sleep well with all the new activity, so there will be an adjustment period as he gets used to everything. I actually don't mind that because it means that I get to spend more time holding my LO while we're at home at night than I would have normally done during the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-you-handle-going-back-to-work#post-133049 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:24:44 +0000 obxwife 133049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one full week left before going back to work on May 1st and it's absolutely breaking my heart. I don't know if it's hormones or PMS but I can't stop crying over the fact that I won't be home with my baby boy all day!!</p> <p>How did you deal with leaving your LO to go back to work?</p> <p>I've left him before, for date night/girls nights etc but this is a whole new ball game. This is going to be EVERY DAY. :( </p>