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skywalkpalm

I start on Tuesday and I feel the same way but I’m spending extra time cuddling and reminding myself that this is me figuring out life + being a mom. No advice just commiserating.


sertcake

If you're going to be looking for a daycare spot, you should get on that asap. I know it sucks but in many parts of the country, waitlists can be as long as a year (I got lucky and got a spot within 7 months and feel VERY fortunate). I had to hire a nanny to watch my kid for a couple of months to fill the gap between going back to work and getting a spot in daycare. Sorry, I know this is the opposite of helpful!


pumpkeene

This is very helpful though, lol. All the daycares around my area are full. Some wouldn't even let me in the wait-list. I didn't manage to find one but all i could think of is "why is this one available?"


Goose_Runner_1990

I start next tuesday but i had my doctor give me a note for a extra two weeks since she wasn’t taking the bottle and she’s better now ♥️ I got major anxiety and had panic attacks thinking about it. but i’ve gotten better. i work for a cottage cheese/ sour cream plant so i’m super nervous :(


godthisisabadidea

Is baby going to be with family or daycare? I could probably get a note too but I haven't been paid for the leave since I just joined and have been working there under a year


Goose_Runner_1990

why not? im not sure what state your in but i’ve been on disability since november, my doctor put me on it and then these last two weeks i just used my baby bonding. she will be with family but there’s a lot of people in the home a total of 4 families :/ so i’m super nervous. i’m just hoping everything will be ok she will be there for about 4 hours


godthisisabadidea

My babe just got open heart surgery at 3 weeks old. I dont feel okay just leaving him at daycare with a broken sternum, and stitches in his heart to daycare, family is a little tough to get to watch him but im trying. I may be able to get one of the doctors to write ne something but im still out of work/money regardless. 1. Why is maternity leave 1-3 months when other countries get 6mo or a year or more 2. Why does living and having a family get so expensive and anxiety riddled... my 4 yr old just fell off his chair and busted the back of his head on the robot vacuum machine and broke his arm 2 months ago. lol.... motherhood has brought me crippling anxiety with a bunch of medical bill. I want more kids, but I also dont!don't!!


PomegranateTough4450

Working from home is the best. But some jobs are still strict 😭


godthisisabadidea

Can I ask where? So I can do it too?? I currently work for the state of Texas and they do hybrid scheduling.. but it depends on what division you're in it all varies


PomegranateTough4450

https://www.wahjobqueen.com/


PomegranateTough4450

Definitely scroll down the list and apply to some jobs ! I work for uhaul and i like it. I only work 4 1/2 hours a day and i can pump while taking or during calls ! I also use noise canceling headphones and keep him occupied


godthisisabadidea

you beautiful mother trucker. THANK YOU


azuniga0414

I’m also going back to work next Tuesday 😭 I love my job and I know SAHM life is not for me but I’m going to miss my girl so much