hi, i'll be starting work tomorrow after staying at home w/my 4 yr old daughter and 7 yr old son for about 8 months. I am feeling the jitters from starting a new job but mostly feeling a sadness b/c I know my daughter and I won't have those bonding long days together since she starts school in September and I start work tomorrow, those days are gone for good and I get a lump in my throat when I think about it. I'm gonna miss her sooo much, my son is 7 and in 1st grade so its going to be easier on him i think but i'll also miss being there for him when he comes home from school. I didn't expect to feel so gloomy and sad, any encouraging words or advice would really help me tonight so I can start my first day not an emotional wreck. Thanks to all.
2007-03-18 13:54:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Jay- somehow your response was not comforting...thanks anyway
2007-03-18 14:04:14 · update #1
burling-my dad picks him up from school and he goes to grandmas until i pick him up at 6pm.. Yup its hard with kids especially two!
2007-03-18 14:17:28 · update #2
First question is ..... who is going to be there when your 7 yr old comes home from school ?
You've had an experience of staying home that length that many women will never have. Now you've moved on. Take it as it comes. There are many positives about having your kids experience that group setting, as well as spending a great deal of time with parents.
As much as men and women argue about things like money and duties .... its tough. I've stayed home with my kids .... working different shifts and .... I guess it's different with everyone but, I found staying home with the kids to be tougher than working. ( This is for you to show your husband in case he complains that you don't do anything or have the stress he has on his job )
Tough job raising kids ... we have to work and find the resources that help us at all times.
2007-03-18 14:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by burlingtony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-21 15:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by juno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow; that is tough! I was a stay-at-home mom for 9 years before I started working, so I know what you are going through. The first week I started working I was pretty bad off emotionally. But after that, I started enjoying work and realized I was coming home in a much better mood than I was in when I was staying home with them. I was more energetic and refreshed and had more time to "completely" focus on them, because before that I kind of took it for granted. Every Mom deserves a little of their "own" time; whether it be work, a hobby, etc....
Hope this helps; my thoughts are with you!!
2007-03-18 14:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all have separation anxiety at one time or another with someone we love .Just remember its not how much time we spend with the ones we love its how we spend it.make bed time an important part of your day or dinner what ever the kids will adjust fine if you dont make a big deal about yourself and make a big deal about their new day and activities.maybe you could phone them after school or meet them at lunch or leave notes in their lunch .or have treat in their pocket with a happy face something put their pictures on your desk or in your pocket and when you miss them look at it. have a great first day!just remember you going to work teaches them to be better people by seeing you as an example
2007-03-18 14:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by roncj88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a religious women. When I had to go back to work after having my first I new God had a plan and he would help me through. I remember singing to her in the car we have a special song and I told her is she feels sad or misses me to sing it and I would do the same. Thanks to Mary Kay I am home now with both my girls if I didn't go back to work after my first I may have never met my Mary Kay consultant that lead me to this wonderful opportunity.
Best of Luck to you!
2007-03-20 04:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats tough....just be prepared to have a rough day tomorrow. I have been there and it is hard. I still get that way and its been a long time since i have been home with the kids.
2007-03-18 14:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be very proud of yourself......you are a great mommy. Im sure your kids will be very proud of you also. It will make dinner time together much more special,,talking to eachother about hows each persons day went.
2007-03-18 14:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by michelle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋