My baby is 6 weeks old and I have to go back to work. How do I cope without him for 11 hours 4 days a week?
cherrygenel asked:
I am very sad about leaving him with a babysitter. I might have to stop breastfeeding him too.
CHARLENE
I am very sad about leaving him with a babysitter. I might have to stop breastfeeding him too.
CHARLENE
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Tags: Babysitter, Breastfeeding, Sad
Awe I am sorry hun!! Just do the best you can nothing can make it easier..
There has to be another way. He needs you even more than you need him.
I’m sad for you. Just know you are doing what you need to do so your child will have a good life. Try pumping at work before you quit breastfeeding.
*hugs*
its tough, look into other options as six weeks is very young to leave him, your job has no right to approach you and ask u back until maternity leave is over n your entitled to 24 weeks off paid from government. its hard to survuve from work with less money but its worth it
Well you can always pump at work. Thats what I am planning on doing. Your work cannot discriminate against you taking a break to pump. Also when you are home ****** feed, so that you and your baby bond.
I completely understand. I wouldn’t give up breastfeeding if possible. It is healthy (not that formula isn’t) but its healthy for you as well. And it’s cheaper! You could always pump at work. If you have the opportunity. Do it on your lunch break. I know being away from him is going to be hard. But he knows who his mommy is and it will make your time together more special! Thats how my husband feels.. he is always gone working but when he is home.. its like I don’t exist because he knows Daddy’s home. Anyways, best of luck!!
You might consider finding a different job. At that tender age of 6 weeks, that baby needs you there every second. If your job won’t allow that, maybe you need a new one.
i’m so sorry that would have killed me
i have two kids and one on the way, and i work 12 hour shifts three or four days a week. I took 3 months off with my first two pregnancies, and i probably will will this one too, so i don’t really know what it’s like to leave so soon, but i do know that it will get easier for you as he gets older. keep in mind that some parents leave their kids for 9, 10, or 11 hours 5 days a week. So, you are still better off than them. I always keep telling myself that it could always be worse. Plus, you have 3 whole days with him. it will get better and if you are anything like most of us, you have to work, so remember you are there for him in the first place.
Good luck. And remember it’s okay to cry, you’ll get through it.
Oh, I know exactly how you feel. Some employers’ are understanding about the breastfeeding situation. They might even allow you a few minutes to ****** pump. It’s hard, but Little by little you will start getting adjusted to the changes. I remember when I first put my daughter in daycare, I cried every time I drop her off, for two-three weeks. Enjoy the time you get to spend with you baby, before and after work. Do not overwhelm yourself with too much, because that can cause you stress and might complicate the situation. Take it easy on yourself and you’ll see that everything will be okay.
First of all, going back to work doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop breastfeeding. You can still pump. In all honesty, it doesn’t matter when you return to work, you’re going to have to deal with the separation (and it won’t be any easier when he’s older). I’m assuming that the pay is part of why you have to go back to work, so just remember you’re doing what you need to do to make his life better. Make the most of the time you do have with him daily, and especially on your days off. Keeping busy at work will help. It will get better over time. Hang in there! Best of luck to you!!
I know how much it ***** going back to work after having a baby. Is possible to quit your job? Or atleast postpone going back work for a few months? Can you try to make that work? If not, you can still ****** feed. In the US, it’s illegal to not let you pump at work. I was a mechanic and had to pump in the bathroom at my work. I hated it, but you do what you have to. I pumped until my baby was 8 months old.
Talk to your employer about coming back to work part time, either less hours per day or less days per week. I would continue to breastfeed in the morning and during the night, your milk supply will get on schedule. I had to go back to work when my first son was one month old because I didn’t qualify for maternity benefits but continued to breastfeed for 7 months. Good Luck and God Bless!
deal with it it dosnt get any easier i have a one week old daughter and i went back to work