Going back to work

Any mamas bring theirs baby to daycare/sitter for the first time yet? Anyone just full of anxiety and sadness? I just need to know there’s others out there feeling the same way and for those that have already done it please I need some advice and encouragement 😭 My daughter will be a little over 3 months and she’ll be with a sitter that I met a few times that also has a 7 month old so she won’t be the only baby. Im so sad and it’s a little less than a month away. Here’s a pic of my chunky bean. 🥰🥹

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Just saw someone else posted this not too long ago as well. 🥹🤦🏼‍♀️

I'm also looking for a place to leave my 3 month old baby, I have to go back to work and I don't want to, I feel like it's too soon😣😢🥺😩

it feels waaay too soon. I’m so conflicted because I know it’ll be okay but also I feel like I won’t be lol

I know! Very bad things happen nowadays so I don't trust anyone and it's very difficult. If I'm not okay with that I think I won't go back to work. My baby's safety comes first. It's like... another person who doesn't love my baby will be touching him... will he take good care of him? Would he really care about her well-being? I'm sorry, I'm very scared😔

The amount of anxiety attacks and tears I’ve shed could make me rich if it paid.😞
I got SO sad is an understatement to how I felt. And that’s because my daughter is staying with my husband. I’m working the morning and he works the afternoons. But just transitioning from being a full time mom to less than part time is so heavy on my heart. It’s definitely hard being a full time mom, but being away from her is harder. I’m only on day 2 of work and I hate it.☹️ I need to find a different way to make an income that allows me to be with my baby. You’re not alone & your baby is precious.🥹♥️

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