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Extremely Emotional Mummy!

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Cgow · 11/10/2015 22:42

So I'm not sure if I'm posting this on the right feed but here goes I need to let it out!
I have a beautiful 5 month old baby girl she is literally my world, my best friend .. The love of my life to be honest. I am returning to a new job next Monday as my financial situation is now not grate. Today all of a sudden whilst watching TV I broke down, I can't bare the thought of being away from my baby I've been crying solid for 3 hours now and it doesn't feel normal.. Is this normal? I don't know what it is.. The fear of going to work, a new job or leaving my baby girl behind.. I keep thinking what if I miss her stand for the first time or saying her first words! She will be looked after by my sister and I am only going to be at work for 4 hours but I still can't bare it!! Did anyone else feel like this?
How can I stop it from being so hard.. It honestly feels like I'm never going to see her again!! Sad silly I know !! X

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MotiSen · 12/10/2015 03:04

Completely normal. A job is nothing compared to the new life you've brought into the world. Understatement. Unfortunately, we have to work. Blame Eve. Be extremely glad it is just 4 hours/day. On the bright side, she may be napping most of the time you are gone. : ) Also, by working - you are helping to provide for her future. Knowing that may help you to be absent from her. Bring a photo of your DD to work to remind you why you are there. Photo may help to view the inevitable (work) as a positive thing. Best wishes.

Cgow · 12/10/2015 11:22

I just feel like I want to take her with me, the thought of her not being there actually frightens me.. I do feel anxious when I think about it, maybe it's down to the fact I'll be spending my day with people as opposed to peppa pig and Mr tumble! On the positive side I may actually be able to enjoy a hot coffee and not Lukewarm ones! I just have to see it that way she's the only reason I'm going. Her first Christmas is coming and I want it to be special for her! Thanks for the little boost x

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MotiSen · 12/10/2015 18:01

That's funny about you wanting to take her with you to work. I went through the same thing, so I actually did take my son to work one day, at about 3 months. I worked as a Java programmer at the time - and my boss was absentee, so I was just like, I'll bring him with me. It was totally distracting for me and everyone else. : ) It was a big room with lots of cubicles. Babies make more noise than you'd think. So, in the end, I was like, What was I thinking? Doh! It's a great idea ... in theory!

Good to focus on the positives, like the hot coffee and Christmas presents. Plus, knowing that he was out and about in his pram or napping or getting a bath while I was at work helped a lot. Sometimes, I don't know, I kind of wanted to share with someone else what a sensational child I had! More reasons to talk about his cuteness! In retrospect, I must have been awful.

So, yes, totally natural to want the child with you at all times. A great thing, in fact. Not terribly feasible, as I found out! And, I am glad I work, because I can provide more, like fancy camps and music lessons. And, it is is a good role model for the child, too.

Enjoy your time with her! You sound like a great mom!

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