Feeling panicky!!

[jstauffer]

I'm going to finally be returning to my career full time starting on Monday. Sierra's 3-1/2 and Sean's 2 now. I stayed home for 2 years after Sierra was born, then starting working part-time since them. I've always pretty much considered myself more of a SAHM because I was home more days than not. Now I'm starting to feel a little freaked out though. I don't know what my problem is exactly. They'll be either at home with DH or with my FIL when I'm at work. I know they'll be well taken care of and in a safe environment. But it's not ME! I'm concerned about them feeling slighted because I won't be around so much any more. I'm excited about my new job, and part of me feels guilty, even though the logical part of me knows that's just silly. :crazy: Maybe I'm not even making much sense, but I was hoping someone might understand.

[MamaGoofy]

Jen, that is exactly how I felt when I returned to work after maternity leave. It's normal. Your children will not feel slighted in the least bit. It will help them to grow and understand what responsibilty is (not that being a SAHM is not a job; please don't flog me for this; it's not my intention). Sometimes parents have to work. It's all in the way you deal with it. Just make the most out of the moments you have and don't worry. You have to do something that makes you feel good. Otherwise, you aren't a good mommy to them!! KWIM? Go to work and be the best at what you do!!! Your children will look up to you for it and realize what an awesome mom they really have!! :hug99: from someone who struggles with it daily.

[bunybomb]

You have to do something that makes you feel good. Otherwise, you aren't a good mommy to them!! KWIM? Go to work and be the best at what you do!!! Your children will look up to you for it and realize what an awesome mom they really have!! :hug99: from someone who struggles with it daily.

I'm thankful I have a career I love, but it's easy to get pulled into the depth of guilt. Society sure doesn't help. :lol: I struggle with it too.

You have spent 2 years at home raising your kids and it's hard to give up that control.....to anyone, including family! You and your kids are going to do fine just remember you have to go through a period of adjustment.

I don't think my kids would know what to do if I was home now. I'm a better mom, wife and person because I love what I do. In no way do my kids feel slighted or neglected and yours won't either.

The first few weeks will be the hardest. Do your best to get into a routine quickly. Welcome back to the working outside the home world....you are going to do GREAT! :yippee: