How do you cope?
I went back to work last Tuesday and the first few days went by so fast that I didn't have time to be sad. Now work is getting back to a normal pace and... I'm sad. I miss my goober so much it hurts. I know I have to work, and that it's the best decision for my family, but my goodness, the guilt and sadness I am feeling over this lately is ridiculous.
Does it get better?
cantaloupe / 6869 posts
My LO isn't here yet but I worry about this. I'm only going to get 6 weeks of leave and I'm really nervous about leaving my baby so early. 
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I have days where the day goes by faster. Then I have days that all I do is look at the clock and count down till I can leave to pick her up. I find that it helps to look at her pictures/videos on my phone.
GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts
I stare at pictures of her and hope the day goes by fast. I'm lucky in that I can watch her on the webcam at daycare, so I can check in on her, but I still miss being WITH her.
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6581 posts
@MrsKoala: Rough stuff 
I went back at 8 weeks and like I said, the first few days were ok, but then it just hit me. You'll be ok though (and so will I!!), I just need to stay busy. I'm sure it will feel more normal in a couple weeks.
@Smurfette: I brought tons of pics to work and I've been staring at them all day 
@BabyBoecksMom: Aw that's so nice you can watch the webcam, but it's definitely not the same! I told DH I wanted to bring a onesie of hers with me to work so I could smell her during the day and he looked at me like I was crazy...
pear / 1992 posts
@Bookish: Not crazy - I totally brought a onesie when I went back to work. I intended to use it to help with pumping output (which it did) but I also just held it and thought about her, too.
GOLD / coconut / 8266 posts
@Bookish: aw, it's definitely hit me harder this week. DH facetimed with me during lunch and I had to make him stop because I started crying just looking at her. Hugs! I hope it gets better soon for you!
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