https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:08:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-864472 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:19:12 +0000 katsupgirl 864472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck today! It really does get easier even if it doesn't seem like it now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-864231 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:18:08 +0000 doodlepoodle 864231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basically: it sucks. :( my frame of mind was to just stay as busy as possible because it made the time pass so much quicker and that meant I was home to j sooner. Much love and strength coming your way!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-863862 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:19 +0000 Lindsay05 863862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: right! I dont even remember what its like to wake up and get ready!<br /> @highwire: I have been focusing on that paycheck all day. It will be nice to get some $$ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-863685 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:12:02 +0000 DillonLion 863685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just remember that the first day is the hardest and then it just gets easier from there!</p> <p>Think about that paycheck! Maybe you can spend some time on a break online shopping for what you are going to buy for LO with that money :) I also spend time thinking about her, looking at pictures/videos on my phone, and contributing to Hellobee and learning about parenting subjects on here </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-863604 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:34:26 +0000 lemondrop 863604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having my husband text photos during the day always makes me feel better.</p> <p>Also be sure to give yourself plenty of time in the morning, it always took me twice as long to get ready in the early days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-863576 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:23:20 +0000 Lindsay05 863576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! Yes, im sure it is much harder on me than baby! Thats good advice thank you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-863074 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:38:09 +0000 banana 863074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first day back is always super hard. I've been through it twice and the only thing that has gotten me through it is taking a picture of LO and writing down my thoughts on paper (a letter to my LO). We absolutely need both incomes to help this family stay afloat so I just reminded myself that going back to work is what's best for the family.</p> <p>ETA: Also, remember that this is harder on you than it is on your baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-surviving-first-day-back#post-862676 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:49:55 +0000 Lindsay05 862676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tomorrow is my first day back to work after my year off. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to get a full year. However, it does not make it any easier on going back to work. I have already had a pity party this morning and I am so scared what tomorrow morning will be like. DH works week on week off so he will be looking after her when I work so I dont have to drop her off at daycare. </p> <p>I an trying to look at the positives of going back but its been hard! What are your tips for getting through that first day? </p>