I did it!! (and it was okay)

[Rebekah]

I started back to work this week, after many months of worrying about how awful it would feel and how much ds and I would suffer. Surprise, surprise ... it went well. I actually enjoyed being at work. I had forgotten how much I like to work. And ds is doing great with our nanny. He seems so content when I get home and she is quite loving and attentive. (He slept on her back in a sling this afternoon for example!). YEAH!!!!!!!

Anyway, thought some of you about to return to work might benefit from hearing about a happy, positive (and unexpectedly so) experience.

And to top it off, I've been able to pump enough milk!

[kofduke]

I had a very similar experience. I worried from teh time DS was about 6 weeks old, until he was 6 months, how going back to work would be. Well, it was a lot of time spent worrying for nothing. DS loves his daycare, they are so interactive, and he's developing tremendously. I enjoy my job (I wish I was busier, but I guess it's still a slow economy), and am glad that I can continue to develop my career on a part-time basis. I am so glad that things went well for you!

[Piglet68]

THat's wonderful news!! :D

I like working too!

[EskoThompson]

This is comforting to hear. Very nervous to start a new FT job myself soon and I have been quite worried about the stress on poor DD. I have explained to her that it is important for me to do this and not to take it personal. Now if someone can just call back for an interview. :confused: My biggest worry is how she will adjust to daycare.

[zipworth]

nak

I should have read around here a bit before I posted my thread, sheesh! I would have had some of my anxieties eased a bit if i had. silly me. thank you for posting this:) .

natalie

[Lucky Charm]

Im glad its working out.

I know what a relief it is to find that kids can thrive and i can enjoy my work....at the same time!

[hulamama]

Always good to hear when the transition is smooth.....makes you much more calm and reassured. :)

[Rebekah]

thanks everyone for your good wishes! Happy New Year! Happy families! Happy Working Mamas!