When does leaving them get easier?
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@Natalie thank you, I hate hearing her cry especially when I can't do anything about it.
It does not get better, in my opinion, and that’s why I quit my prestigious job at Boeing to get a lower paying WFH job to be with my babies. Years 1-3 are critical for childhood development and I couldn’t stand them developing anxious attachment, which will later show as adults for them. Our society has it all backwards!
@Autumn B I had originally planned to go back part time, but my partner is currently jobless and is struggling to find a job that doesn't cause him as much stress because he is too over qualified. I'm hoping he gets a job soon because my wage only just covers the house bills, my family are paying for nursery, fuel and my food bill. I'm quiet lucky my family is able to do this I know. I'm hoping they'll let me WFH 3 days a week eventually as they don't really need me in the office.
Hi This is tough. I think it’s great that you are gradually returning to work. This is good practice for you and your baby to apart from each other. (I wish we didn’t need to be away from our babies but unfortunately this is the reality for a lot of moms) .I wouldn’t sneak away though because you want her to know it’s okay for people to leave and that they will come back.
@Victoria she's quiet used to me leaving before this (for short periods), she used to be in a play pen a lot when I needed to be in the kitchen so I'd just play pikaboo while cooking or something. Before nursery she didn't care if I left, she would just look wave and go back to what she was doing. Where now I just have to attempt to stand and we get a full melt down. Once she sees me she wants me & she is attached until bed time unless I want a melt down.
Yes it definitely gets better. It's an adjustment for you both.