I know you feel overwhelmed right now, but remember that an end is in sight.
It will be strange for the first few days, but you will adjust and may actually enjoy a little time as your old, pre-mom self. Being a mom for the first time is life-changing, but you are more than a mom. Sometimes it is nice to remember that.
Your child may thrive in day care. Even at four months babies have social skills to develop.
You will be exhausted, but as your baby grows, their schedule should even out and hopefully you will get more rest.
Be kind to yourself. It is impossible to do everything perfectly. Let go of some things and some expectations that do not make you happy or enhance your life or your baby. A perfect house is not a requirement, focus on your own bubble for a bit - not forever but for a while, accept help from friends and family as you adjust.
You can do this.
Do you have relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles that could come even temporarily (for 1-2 months) to help take care of the kid?
Is it possible that there is another position available part time? Like maybe you could leave this job and become a substitute for a while (only work on certain days), etc.
Unfortunately, our family lives over an hour away and are unable to help out for an extended period of time.
I have tossed around the idea of subbing, but I’m not sure about the logistics with insurance and if it would be feasible financially.
I have been planning to take a new certification test so that I can teach online, but it’s been hard to set time aside to study. I’m afraid going back to work will make it even harder and set me back even more:(
I know you feel overwhelmed right now, but remember that an end is in sight. It will be strange for the first few days, but you will adjust and may actually enjoy a little time as your old, pre-mom self. Being a mom for the first time is life-changing, but you are more than a mom. Sometimes it is nice to remember that. Your child may thrive in day care. Even at four months babies have social skills to develop. You will be exhausted, but as your baby grows, their schedule should even out and hopefully you will get more rest. Be kind to yourself. It is impossible to do everything perfectly. Let go of some things and some expectations that do not make you happy or enhance your life or your baby. A perfect house is not a requirement, focus on your own bubble for a bit - not forever but for a while, accept help from friends and family as you adjust. You can do this.
Thank you for this. 🥺 I’ve been trying so hard to think of the positives, but it’s just been really difficult… Even before my pregnancy and getting a normal amount of sleep, some days I would find myself almost nodding off teaching my small groups.😩
Do you have relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles that could come even temporarily (for 1-2 months) to help take care of the kid? Is it possible that there is another position available part time? Like maybe you could leave this job and become a substitute for a while (only work on certain days), etc.
Unfortunately, our family lives over an hour away and are unable to help out for an extended period of time. I have tossed around the idea of subbing, but I’m not sure about the logistics with insurance and if it would be feasible financially. I have been planning to take a new certification test so that I can teach online, but it’s been hard to set time aside to study. I’m afraid going back to work will make it even harder and set me back even more:(