Just wondering if there are any full time working moms in my area to chat with. I will have to return to work only a month after giving birth and I'm nervous about how my husband and I are going to handle being parents and working full time.
It can be hard at times, but your child will be fine. Their are some great daycare's out there.
Why do you have to return so early? Generally a minimum of 6 weeks is allowed. I know, physically I was not ready to do much of anything at 4 weeks. Do you have child care lined up yet? Most daycare won't take children under 6-8 weeks.
Melissa-
Congratulations on your new love into the world. it is hard to get there sometimes. I am a single mom of a 10 year old boy-
i was working full time until i gave birth- then decided to stay home(since we could afford it) after 6 months of cleaning and cleaning and vacuming EVERYDAY- i went back to work.
i have been working full time for 9 1/2 years and i get complyments on my sons- looks - behavior- and he is very adapted in life.
find a great day care- start looking and visiting them- see there lay out and see how the person deals with kids- if your baby crys more than usual this is a sign.
hope this helps....
if not good luck it will be fine.
Hi there! I have twin 4 year olds and I've worked since they were 6 weeks old. Actually I've been at my job for 17 years. My hubby says when I don't work he won't work. So I guess we will both be working forever. Anyway it can be hard sometimes but getting out of the house can be good somedays.
I work full-time, actually 6 days a week and I have 2 children. The first time I was lucky enough to stay home for 12 weeks, but the second time I had to go back after 6. It was much harder leaving a 6 week old, I just felt that she was too young and still needed mommy to be home. I guess having been through it before and a wonderful daycare made it somewhat easier to adjust. I have to tell you there are some days that I am so glad to go to work! It is nice to just have a break. I know it's working but it's nice to not have to chase the kids around for a bit! It is hard to be away all day but to me it makes the time you have more special. And just to worn you Mondays suck! I always miss my girls more then, after being with them all weekend. Good luck to you and if you ever need anything, let me know!
