How long should I wait to go back to work after I have my baby. I just dont want to leave her to soon. Is 2 months to soon?
2006-09-26 06:50:31 · 11 answers · asked by Vennessa 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
For some moms, 6 weeks is plenty. For others, 6 years is not enough. It's hard to know until it happens- I thought I'd return to work after 3 months because I loved my job so much. One year later, I'm still at home with my son because he's a "job" I love even more. I've got a friend whose son is a little younger than mine, she thought she'd stay home until he started school- after 2 months she found a sitter she trusted and went back to work, to everyone's benefit.
Short answer- you'll know when the time comes. Every family is different. Every mom and baby have different needs. Try to relax and enjoy whatever time you spend with your daughter!
2006-09-26 07:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by craftladyteresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you will both feel better once she is sleeping through the night. That said, many women who go back to work after six weeks co-sleep with their babies so that they have more time together.
Only women in the US go back so soon. In Canada, 6 months to a year is normal and 6 months to three years is typical in most of Europe.
That said, I was part time, working from home when my daughter was a few weeks old and I wish I could have focussed on her just a little longer. My hours increased gradually and now that she is nine months old, I am working out of the house full time for financial reasons. After I pay for transportation and child care costs, I earn the same amount as the babysitter.
But, you know what your brain, your financial situation and your lifestyle can bear. If you can try part time for a few more months, great. If you can't, you have to do what you have to do. The main thing is to watch your exhaustion and energy levels and ensure that you don't get post-partum depression as a result of being separated from your baby. The first three months are mutally dependent and breaking the bond might just be worse for you than her.
Whatever you do, try to keep breast feeding so that you can cement your connection again the moment you get home from work. It really will help you both.
Good luck,
2006-09-26 14:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by baggyk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went back after 3 months. Most new moms experience that when they first decide or have to go back to work. Just make sure you find someone to properly take care of baby. No one will do as good a job as you, but work is apart of life. But how soon you return to work depends all on you. I would have loved to stay with my baby and not work, who wouldn't. If you can afford to, stay home, it will be good for you and the baby.
2006-09-26 13:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by TRUTH HURTZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mother of two... Two months is okay. You have time to bond and get to know your baby. I recommend 3 months if you can afford it. I stayed home for 3 with my second baby and I could tell a big difference. He was sleeping all night by the time I went back to work and we had a more established routine. Follow your heart and don't let anyone else try to convince you that they are right. Do what is right for you and your little one. You can never get this time with your child back once it's gone... So good luck and try to enjoy every minute!
2006-09-26 13:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by lnfinitelylnteresting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 months isnt bad if you need to go back to work and have a good plan for the baby while at work.
2006-09-26 13:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you feel.
If you think you and your baby is fine being apart for a few (or more) hours then you probablly our. But i think 2 months fine, make sure you have a good baby sitter! It's good to always have a relative or someone you know really well to take care of your baby!
2006-09-26 13:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to it is O.K. Who will be watching her. If it is a close relative or friend great. If it is a school with lots of Other kids (read germs) I'd wait as long as possible.
2006-09-26 13:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by ee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 month
2006-09-26 14:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by sweetangel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say 6 weeks, but do what is comfotrable to you. Mothers know best. I breastfeed and can milk it out for 6 months.
2006-09-26 13:55:57 · answer #9 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that about 3 months is better wen your baby is sleeping through the nite
2006-09-26 13:52:54 · answer #10 · answered by kippie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋