It hard that's for sure. I cried every day for 2 weeks when my maternity leave was up and I knew I had to go back to work. I couldn't bear the thought of leaving my baby, but there is no way we could survive on one income, so I had no real choice.

I cried the morning I dropped him off and called to check in way too many times. It got easier every day, though it still sucks. I know for me I have a lot of trust in my daycare, which is Jaylon's grandmother and that helps tremendously.

It's good for babies to be around other kids, and if you like your sitter and have confidence in their skills that makes it feel better.

My son is 4 months old I and I plan on returning back to work because my husband is out of work due to an injury, but daycares are so expensive nowadays. Any Suggestions?

Maybe you qualify for a voucher program that helps pay for part or all of your childcare needs.

If you live in the states dial 211 and see if they can help you

Is your husband's injury so severe that he would not be able to care for the child?

It's the same with us, we could not survive on my husband's income alone. There are months we barely get by with both of our incomes.

I have confidence in my sitters skills; there are actually 2 that are there with her. One raised 4 kids of her own and the other has a degree in child care. It's just the thought of her being with someone other than me. It's hard for to leave her with my husband for a couple hours. The first year is full of 'firsts' that I don't want to miss. I want be the one that sees her roll over for the time, crawl for the time, take her first steps. And with her being with a sitter 40 hours a week, there's a chance I'll miss those things.

i know its hard now but it will get easier, trust me!

I absolutely hate leaving Gabe to go to work, still. & He's 7 months old. I hate hate hate leaving him & sometimes, honestly, I still cry if I'm feeling particularly emotional. It's never gotten 100% better, but it does get easier.

he broke his hand in 2 places so he can't hold him or anything like that.. also he refuses to change diapers so that wouldn't work either.. my mother-in-law would be able to take him for part of the time, but she works as well and I would need someone to cover what she can't..

i hate working.stupid customers at forever 21 who dont know how to put caca away

MamaTT- I worked full time after both my kids were born and although some days it was sad, other days when one of them was being rather ...spirited...I was glad to have a break. So my advice to you is to treasure the time you have both at work and at home. If you can begin to see both as a blessing, you will begin to feel better about it.

Thanks for all your responses ladies. I appreciate it. It was a little easier this morning when I dropped her off; but I still cried all the way to work. I know that us being away from each other will do us both some good, and make it easier for her when it comes time for school; but it's so hard right now.

from that picture, i would have a hard time leaving as well!!

Yeah, she is a sweetie. She's starting to smile and interact so much more. I would just rather be at home playing with her than work. Stay at home moms are so lucky. *turns green with envy*