Saying goodbye to DD before work

[PogoBaby]

I'm returning to work at the start of next month while 7.5mo DD stays at home with DH.

DD is quite a confident little thing and is happy with DH, but is showing some signs of seperation anxiety especially of she wakes and can't see me.

DH will be giving me a lift into work and DD often falls asleep in the carseat on the way in. I'm not sure of the best way of saying goodbye, when she initially goes into the carseat at home or to wake her at the office to say goodbye. I don't want to leave DH with a screaming baby by waking her from a nap but equally don't her to wake up herself and get upset that I've suddenly disappeared.

Also, on some days DH will be able to come and meet me for lunch, is seeing me then having to leave again likely to upset DD further.

I thought the logistics of going to work would be difficult but the 'emotional' side is a minefield.

Thanks

I definitely wouldn't wake a sleeping baby to say goodbye.
Tbh you're over thinking this. Once you are back at work, your dd will quickly adjust to the new routine and will be quite happy. You're assuming that your dd will continue to respond in the way she does now, but I really don't think she will.

It will severely eat into your DHs daily plans to meet you every lunchtime.

Bugger - just realised you put on some days - sorry! It sounds to me like a lovely plan tbh - and i wouldn't wake her up - but you may find she stays awake to see you off as she gets older - which will be lovely too.

Good luck!

Thanks all, probably am overthinking it but she's been with me pretty much 24/7 so a bit of an adjustment

The lunches will be lovely - we see dh once a week and he and ds both love it :)

What Violethill calls "overthinking" I would call "natural, completely understandable maternal concern"

I'm sure your baby girl will be fine after she's adjusted, but as you say it may take a little while for everyone to settle into the new routine. I'd say play it by ear and trust your instincts - see how your baby gets on with eg meeting you for lunch.

Am sure she (and you) will be fine before too long!

Best of luck

Thanks both