Juggling

United States
April 13, 2010 6:12pm CST
I was a stay at home mom for almost 4 years. A couple of months ago I went back to work, part time. It has been a difficult adjustment. I miss being with my son all the time. I miss having the time to cook dinner every day. I miss being able to take my time and make my own schedule. On the other hand, I enjoy being around adults more often. I like having a reason to look nice. I like that my son is around other children his age during the day while I am at work. I like that we are doing better financially with me working. But I still feel like I am juggling and if I make a mistake I'll drop everything. Anyone else have a difficult time adjusting to going back to work? How did you handle it? Does it get easier?
1 response
cher913
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
13 Apr 10
all you can do is your best. dont beat yourself up too much, just be the best mom you can. my kids are teens and i wish i was still home with them (my baby is 13) and so does she but i only work part time so its not too bad.
Sillychick
@Sillychick (3275)
• United States
13 Apr 10
Thanks, Cher. I know that my son has fun and really craves the social interaction he gets in daycare, especially since he is an only child. But I still miss him and have a hard time with it, especially on those days when he cries when I drop him off.