My name is Emine, and I have a 3.5 month old daughter. I'm going back to work in a couple weeks. As great as it was to be home full time with my baby, I'm looking forward to finally getting out of my pajamas :-) But of course, I have concerns about managing baby, work, home, husband... I'd love to meet other moms that are going thru the same issues, and share advice.
I'm Tammie. I have a 2 year old and struggle with balancing work, baby, husband and home. Would be glad to be a sounding board anytime.
My husband stays home with my son and I work full time. It is very challenging trying to be 'super mom'. I find many things go by the wayside so i can spend quality time with my son when i get home.
Blessing and look forward to hearing from other working moms...
Hi Emine,
I have an 11 month old daughter and my husband and I both work full time. She has been in daycare since she was 9 weeks old and she is thriving! I am also proud to say that I have pumped and nursed the ENTIRE time!
It is not easy to balance it all and, frankly, like most things in life I am good at different things on different days. Feel free to bounce things off me at any time.
On tip, I think it is important to remember that you can love to work and love your daughter.
Hi Emine,
I have a 10 month old son and a 2 year old daughter and I work full time. I have a nanny whom I love but I often deal with a bit of guilt about having to work full time and not spending enough time with my kids. I have a flexible job so I try and see my kids as often as I can. It is definitely tough finding time for myself and my husband between juggling the kids, a career and a busy house.
I am the mom of a son who just turned 3. I went back to work when he was 3.5 months old. I had my son in early February and went back to work near the end of May. I made a suggestion to my boss that I would like to come back to work Monday - Friday from 9am - 3:30pm that gave me 3/4 time at work and more time with my son. At the end of the year I told them I would come back full time. It worked out great for us and allowed me to keep my health insurance. They nap mid morning and early afternoon anyway and I was there to pick him up right from his afternoon nap. Hope that helps!
Hello Emine,
I also am glad to be a sounding board at any time...I work full time and am fortunate to have found a fabulous nanny to stay at home with my 2 kids (11 mos. and 2). It is really hard to go to work in the morning, I still feel that pang of guilt, but I try and be around as much as possible, having breakfast with them, occasionally lunch and always dinner. As long as you are a hands-one mom in every other respect your kids are going to do great!
Hi All!!
OK - I have a huge confession to make. While I do occasionally have the guilt feeling for having to go to work and leaving Dillon @ home. More often than not - i'm actually looking forward to it. I usually am 'in charge' of him the whole weekend - so by Monday...I've had my fill. The fact that I'm wanting to leave makes me feel that much worse.....
Anyone understand - or am I just CRAZY!!!???
tammie
I too struggle with opposite emotions all the time. I cringe at leaving my daughter Monday morning yet a part of me is thrilled to drink my coffee alone quietly and be productive at work. I feel guilty taking anytime for myself on the weekends yet if I don't I become resentful and bitter. I complain my husband does not help enough but when he offers to help I tell him no because I think I should be supermom and do it all. Who would of known motherhood brings so many mixed feelings and experiences. I love work - I hate work etc.........
