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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 451441" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>I think you hit it bang on with your mixed reasons for your anxiety about returning to work. I think for most it is hard to leave back to work when you wish you could remain home full time to relish those precious moments with your new child. Emily's medical issues have held her focus very dominant in your life for all of these months, with good reason. Anxiety in leaving a child so soon after surgery to return to work is absolutely understandable. </p><p></p><p>I don't think anything is going to really make this easier for you. Sounds like the need for finances and insurance are at the forefront of need right now so perhaps look at this return to your job as the chance to provide for Emily's medical needs by working for her insurance. I'm so glad that it is your mother watching over your little ones. That will help you have increased peace of mind that they are all in good hands and that should anything come up that you need to know about, your mother will certainly contact you at work, perhaps in situations where a babysitter might not be certain its appropriate. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there. Do you have a desk, office or cubby at work? If so, I'd recommend bringing in pictures of the kids, especially baby Emily. Maybe swap them out each week or two with more recent pictures so they are always current. Do you have a cell that can receive text messages with photo attachments? Perhaps mid day your mom could send a daily picture of the kids and a short text filling you in on what they are all up to, just to help you feel not so far away from them during work hours.</p><p></p><p>I want to say again how glad I am that Emily did so well post op. This is a tough return to work for you, yet looking at this from another vantage point, a heck of a lot of stress was present these months with her medical issues. Now that she is on the road to better health, work might offer you a bit of time to focus on personal things. Accomplishments in your job, reconnecting with coworkers and establishing adult socializing again etc. We moms tend to forget our own human needs as adults when we are caught up in strong needs of our children. And that return every day to home after work is going to be great, seeing their faces light up when you return. Hang in there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 451441, member: 4264"] I think you hit it bang on with your mixed reasons for your anxiety about returning to work. I think for most it is hard to leave back to work when you wish you could remain home full time to relish those precious moments with your new child. Emily's medical issues have held her focus very dominant in your life for all of these months, with good reason. Anxiety in leaving a child so soon after surgery to return to work is absolutely understandable. I don't think anything is going to really make this easier for you. Sounds like the need for finances and insurance are at the forefront of need right now so perhaps look at this return to your job as the chance to provide for Emily's medical needs by working for her insurance. I'm so glad that it is your mother watching over your little ones. That will help you have increased peace of mind that they are all in good hands and that should anything come up that you need to know about, your mother will certainly contact you at work, perhaps in situations where a babysitter might not be certain its appropriate. Hang in there. Do you have a desk, office or cubby at work? If so, I'd recommend bringing in pictures of the kids, especially baby Emily. Maybe swap them out each week or two with more recent pictures so they are always current. Do you have a cell that can receive text messages with photo attachments? Perhaps mid day your mom could send a daily picture of the kids and a short text filling you in on what they are all up to, just to help you feel not so far away from them during work hours. I want to say again how glad I am that Emily did so well post op. This is a tough return to work for you, yet looking at this from another vantage point, a heck of a lot of stress was present these months with her medical issues. Now that she is on the road to better health, work might offer you a bit of time to focus on personal things. Accomplishments in your job, reconnecting with coworkers and establishing adult socializing again etc. We moms tend to forget our own human needs as adults when we are caught up in strong needs of our children. And that return every day to home after work is going to be great, seeing their faces light up when you return. Hang in there! [/QUOTE]
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