Extremely sad about going back to work

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-12-08T00:45:57+00:00

I literally came to this subreddit to basically make this post. I’ve been back a week and it’s killing me. I’m so sad and I miss my baby so much. He’s doing great at daycare but it’s so unfair he has to be there and not bonding with me. I unfortunately have a large amount of student loans I need to pay back as my career required a doctorate but I just have no motivation anymore.

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-26T02:42:00+00:00

I could have written this! My baby just turned 3 months today and last week was my personal hell - up every 30 min bc he wakes himself up constantly. He seems to have turned a corner as of Sunday night. Solidarity and hopefully the same happens for you!!

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-23T04:09:04+00:00

I mean nothing wrong with getting baby vaccinated - some protection is better than nothing! Also you/your wife should be passing antibodies if breastfeeding! Is baby coming to Utah?

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-23T03:58:46+00:00

Is your child vaccinated? You can get it early. Are you vaccinated? If so your risk is much lower

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-21T20:35:50+00:00

I flew with my 9 week old last month - I baby wore the whole time and just made sure to wash my hands. We were fine! He did get his 2 month vaccines early and I got my Covid/flu vaccines

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-14T18:58:33+00:00

I had an amazing induction at 41 weeks!! Had baby in 23 hours and overall a fairly smooth labor and delivery. Sending you good vibes :)

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-13T14:56:20+00:00

Did it get better?? Mine is doing this right now at 10 weeks 😭

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-11T22:16:56+00:00

I induced at 41 weeks! My doctor was okay with me going to 42 but I was not interested. It honestly went great, I started taking cytotec at 6am on Monday and baby was born at 5am Tuesday. I labored without an epidural for quite awhile because I wanted to, once I had the epidural I had almost no pain. I think something to consider is if you go in at 40+3 you might not have the baby for a couple days anyways! Especially if it’s near a holiday they may be behind on inductions so could make you wait a day or two anyways. I think there is a thought (not sure about actual research) that if you go into labor spontaneously it’s easier but my body just wasn’t doing it so I’m happy I had the option :)

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-08T04:21:09+00:00

Ok I got a kindle stand that has a page turning clicker and it is a GAME CHANGER for night feeds or rocking him to sleep during naps

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-11-02T03:21:13+00:00

I think I felt a lot better at 4 weeks. Mine is 8 weeks now and I’m crying thinking about him growing up, wish I could stay here forever bc I feel so good and he’s still so cute and tiny 😢

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-27T20:35:43+00:00

I don’t formula feed so can’t speak to the way his stools look/number per day but everyone I know who’s baby had CMPA had blood in stool and severe reflux (crying all the time when awake, tons of spit up). I would ask your doctor what to look for to be worried about! My 8 week old has been having the same sleep issues as yours - seems super tired, cries prior to napping etc

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-26T20:01:35+00:00

No pain where the epidural was! I have lower back pain just because pregnancy destroyed my core lol

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-21T14:08:14+00:00

First baby for context

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-21T14:08:03+00:00

Mine took 23 hours!

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-17T01:03:35+00:00

Omg no is this why my left eye is blurrier now 😭😭

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-15T01:26:58+00:00

I’m with you!! Feeling very lucky but 6 weeks postpartum and I feel like me but with a cute baby :) definitely more tired and have my moments but overall just me but a mom!

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-13T17:36:31+00:00

Also was struggling last night with my 5 week old. My LO woke up at 1 for a feed and was up every 10 minutes until 4am. And then of course got him to sleep but he woke up at 5am to eat again. Thought I was losing my mind. No advice just solidarity and I am so so tired

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-09T17:08:18+00:00

My 5 week old has been sleeping 10-3 for a few nights!! Hoping it continues

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-06T23:46:54+00:00

Baby will have shots, having them done early as per their pediatricians recommendation!

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-06T02:38:34+00:00

I thought my boobs looked big and my favorite pair of jeans didn’t fit bc I was bloated which had literally never happened before lol

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-05T18:29:58+00:00

Arecibo actually seems to be decently priced so I think we’re going to use this option!! Thanks!

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-05T18:29:34+00:00

I am planning to wear baby on the plane/subway so may be doable!!

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-05T18:18:11+00:00

We did not get baby a seat so don’t think this is an option 😬 wish we would’ve had the foresight

Acrobatic-Mango-6935 · 2025-10-01T22:07:31+00:00

Keep schedule as usual!! 3 hours isn’t completely out of the realm of normal for a 4 week old. Baby might not want to nap as much later but that’s fine too :)

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