Going Back to Work: Infant
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Back to Work?
Asked by S.P. from Colorado Springs
on May 22, 2009
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When's a good time to go back to work?
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- In my opinion, our children are our careers as mothers. We can do whatever we darn well want after we have done our jobs as moms. If you are wanting to go back to wo...
- Hello S., Honestly... It varies based on your financial needs, ideas of how you'd like your child raised, and what is comfortable lifestyle for you... As a 24 y...
- Pray about it. I think those children were God's before they were yours and he knows what is best for them and you. You will be blessed whatever he says.
Back to Work
Asked by J.N. from San Antonio
on January 5, 2008
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I really want to know if my not feeling bad when leaving my 7wk old baby girl is normal. I have a wonderful home care provider that I take her to, and the first day b...
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- Everyone is different, some love to stay home, some can't stand it, and others are middle of the road, don't beat yourself up. I stayed home with my first child until ...
- Don't you EVER feel bad. You're comparing yourself to other moms' emotions and only you know yourself and how you react to most situations. If you ask me, I'd consid...
- Don't even give it a second thought. You obviously have a great sitter, and that is usually the #1 reason most moms cry when they have to leave their little ones...th...
To Go Back to Work, or to Not Go Back to Work
Asked by C.H. from Los Angeles
on October 5, 2010
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Hi mamas, I know this question will continue till the end of the time. But I still needed to ask it. I'm a high school teacher and I've been out on bonding leave for a...
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- Hi C. - This is a tough decision no doubt! I would love to share with you some testimonials of a couple of teachers who joined my business and how it eventually excee...
- Hi There, this is always a toughie. I'm a working mom and I have been since my son was 4 months old. I never would have thought that I could be a stay-at-home mom, b...
- I am attorney and I went back to work with both my kids that are now 6 and 8. We all did fine. I think in the end it was a great learning experience for them. I was...
Back to Work?
Asked by M.T. from Sacramento
on September 15, 2008
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I'm hoping for some advice on whether or not to return to work part time, and how to go about doing that...
Here's a brief run-down of our current situation:
I have ...
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- I don't have any advice as I am currently on a leave of absence from teaching, but I want to thank you for sharing about your situation. I feel as though it's not one...
- I'm sure you'll get a ton of responses on this one. Returning to work is ultimately your choice, my comment is this: Don't ever feel guilty about having your husba...
- Melanie, It's really hard to leave your children and return to work. Have you thought of a home business? I've been doing a business where I don't stock anything, ...
To Go Back to Work or Not to Go Back to Work....
Asked by S.R. from Seattle
on March 19, 2008
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I have a 4 1/2 month old baby girl. I just recently returned to work for a 2 week time period (because my husband is off and can take care of her) and after the 2 week...
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- In the end what is it that matters most to you? Is work a necessity for you or something you are just accustomed to doing? I had to make the same decision recently so...
- Coming from a different view being a young stay at home mom who spent only 10 years in the work force and going to school full time for half of that. That it is very h...
- It has always been my priority to be home with my children, since before I had a kid. I am now an only parent of an only child. He is now 13. When he was born, I wasn'...
Back to Work I Go
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on November 16, 2010
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My baby is 2 months old and even though i don't want to i have to leave her already to go back to work. now i trust no one with my new born so instead of sending her t...
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- I had the hardest time at first when I went back to work (and my daughter was 2 at the time LOL). I also trusted no one! I was blessed that my boss let me set my own...
- I'm glad she will be with her Auntie-do you absolutely have to go back to work? Does your sister have experience with an infant? I recall from a recent post that "Litt...
- There's no good way to deal with it. I cried all the way to work for the first couple of months. Eventually you just get numb to it since it's something you HAVE to do...
Problems in Going Back to Work...
Asked by H.H. from Houston
on March 27, 2008
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Well, my son is just about 6 months old and I absolutly can not bring myself to go back to work. I want to be with him all of the time. Before we got pregnant, I used...
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- Why does he want you to return to work? I had that problem in the beginning when my first was born. I showed my husband the cost of working (daycare and transportati...
- Hi H.! I remember those days! When I first went back to work I felt like I was going to have a nervous break-down. I quickly realized that my daughter was in great...
- It was decided before we even got engaged that I wanted to be a stay at home mom so luckily when we decided to get pregnant it wasn't a shock that I was going to quit ...
How Do You Breastfeed If You Are Going Back to Work?
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on July 8, 2008
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Hi moms, I was wondering how do you breastfeed if you are going back to work? I've got a manual pump from my first baby. I was wondering if you do it in the bathroo...
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- Hi, I have pumped with both of my children at work, if there is not an empty office a bathroom can work. My advice to you is to get an eletric dual pump, it really ...
- Your place of work has to provide you a private area where you can pump during breaks.
- You should seriously consider getting an electric pump. It will help ensure that you get adequate stimulation and be a big time-saver. A co-worker of mine pumped for t...
When Did You Have to Go Back to Work?
Asked by J.G. from Colorado Springs
on May 19, 2010
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Hey, when did you newer moms have to go back to work after having your baby? Or when are you planning on going back if you haven't had your baby yet? Were you lookin...
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- We decided for me to be a SAHM 3 1/2 years ago, Luckily my husband makes great money, so the money I made from my part time job, was extra spending. There are days I w...
- I am a working Mom and my husband stays home. I managed to stay home 8 weeks with our last baby (short term disability & a well-timed bonus) & it was way too short. ...
- With both of my children my employer provided 16 weeks of FMLA. The first month was at full pay, the last portion I could either take 50% pay or use vacation and sick...
Going Back to Work
Asked by M.L. from Fort Wayne
on May 27, 2007
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I am about ready to return back to work after being home for 6 weeks with a new baby girl. With my other children I was an full time stay at home mom so this is very n...
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- I went through the same thing when i had my little girl. I cried everytime i'd think about it. The only thing i can suggest is start "practicing". Let her say with ...
- I did the same thing! I didn't want to go back to work. We made it on one income, although very hard. I now work from home and I LOVE it! I woudl love to help you out!...
- I had the same exact problem and did end up going back to work. I cried all the day to work everyday! I hated it. I grieved myself to death. I started my own home base...
