Feel sick - any tips on going back:?

[Beccarollover]

I go back to work on wednesday and starting a new job - I feel permanently sick and nervous now!! Mixture of upset at leaving the kids and nerves for new job.

Anyone have any practical tips on staying sane ?

Hi Beccarollover, when I went back to work my DD was just over 6 months and although I found it very hard the first couple of days I just settled back into the old routine. Only this time I was so excited about getting home. You just have to remember that they are in safe hands and having a great time. It certainly made my DD a lot more independant and not so reliant on me which can only be a good thing. Also I loved the quality time that we had with her. It is upsetting because you don't know what to expect but you will cope because you have to and we women are pretty good at dealing with most things.

Best of luck to you.

Becca - you will feel like this right now and TBH until you have been at work for a few days and are back in the swing of it. Try and find things to do which take your mind off of it. Enjoy your days with your children too today and tomorrow.

O the day expect to feel horrid. I cried all the way to work after dopping DD off, but once I was at work I was so busy I was fine. Mind you I was so looking forward to picking her up again. And with every day it got easier ad easier.

Your eldest already sounds like she is looking forward to it. I ams ure she will be fine and will love all her new friends. Your baby will be just fine too - the nursery nurses will look after him and take care of him for you. And imagine their faces when you arrive to pick them up after too

Becca

I'll echo everyone elses thoughts regarding once you've been at work for a few days you'll feel like you've been doing it forever
I went back to work when DS1 was 4 months old and it nearly broke my heart, but it really did get easier and now he's a confident and independent little boy, some of which I am sure is down to him going to a lovely childminder and being part of her family (he used to call her 'mummy caroline'!). The best bit is you learn to appreciate all the time you do get together, and make the most of it.
With DS2, I work from home and always feel like I'm fitting work around the kids, instead of being able to totally concentrate like I did first time round when I went 'out' to work!
Best of luck.

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no tips Br but lots of hugs to you
I'll be coming to you for advice in about 3 months

After nearly 2 months back at work, I still hate going in, got used to being at home and enjoying being there for a change, it's the longest I've ever not worked. I spend the day thinking about going to pick Jenny up from nursery at home time. Her huge toothless grins make it such a lovely time of the day.

Hopefully your new job will keep you busier than my job keeps me, I seem to spend half my time asking for extra work or making up jobs to do. But, I have just spotted a part time, term time job in the vacancy list, so I'm going to apply for it.

Sorry, this isn't really making you feel better is it? My best tip is to keep your head down, not get involved in office politics and look forward to the end of the day when you can get back to your gorgeous kids. Don't forget the obligatory photo's on your desk, I know it makes me feel better when I see their smiles.