I went back to work on Monday. Its just part time and I am only doing 4-5 hour shifts. But I already feel like I am ditching DD and not spending enough time with her. I wish I could afford to stay home with her so I didn't feel this badly!
Anyone else feel guilty when they went back to work? Does it get better?
coconut / 8299 posts
omg yes! I felt soooo guilty and cried during my drive to work. i felt much better the next day. It gets better!!!!
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
Oh yes, I cried so much that I could barely even see to drive (not advisable). It will get so much easier but you will still miss the LO, of course. I always look at pictures/videos of her while I work so keep something close by to look at. 
kiwi / 545 posts
@Andrea: I have the family picture from the hospital in my box at work. It is a nice little reminder. And I have lots of videos on my phone.
grapefruit / 4823 posts
I just had DS and don't go back to work for 10 weeks and I already feel guilty about it! It was a huge topic for me and DH if I ha to go back to work or not, and unfortunately I have to. Thankfully though im going to be able to work from home 3 days a week and the other 2 days my mom and DH/MIL/my brother will be with him, which makes it a little easier
bananas / 9118 posts
You aren't alone, I do a couple full day shifts a week- I feel very torn! I really enjoy my job, but prefer my days at home with my boy. It took a while to be able to leave the house without tearing up!
apricot / 277 posts
It was really hard to go back to work but it gets easier, I promise. I'm going on week 3 back to work and I know he now has his own daily routine as do I.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
Awww, you're a good mommy going to work to make money so you can support your LO!
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@His Barista: Good! Thank goodness for videos on phones huh? 
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
Yes it sucks, and the mommy guilt no matter the situation (breastfeeding, work, daycare, etc) will always be there. It will get better though, I promise... plus you are doing what needs to be done for your family.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I have been back at work for a month and I still have a lot of Mommy guilt. The first week was the worst! Thinking of you!
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