Posted by All Done on August 9, 2004, at 1:57:08
In reply to Re: How do I leave him?, posted by JenStar on August 8, 2004, at 23:02:40
> hi alldone,
> your son sounds adorable! When I have kids someday, I hope to have the kind of experiences you relate. Awesome.Hi, Jen! Thanks! I hope everyone can experience the kind of joy my son brings to me whether it be through children of their own, finding someone special, having a fulfilling career, or whatever their passion might be.
> Do you need to work? (I guess you must, otherwise you wouldn't be going back, right?) Would it be possible to get by on part-time, to give you more time with your boy?
I do need to work at the moment. Fortunately, my husband and I have a pretty strict budget and once we pay off some bills, it will be easier for me to stay home or go part time. It's just taking time, but we have made some very good progress over the last year and a half :).
> It sounds like this is so painful for you. Sorry I don't have any real advice! I wish I did. All my advice sounds hollow to my ears now that I reread it and not the kind of advice that could possibly help (bring a picture of him to work...visit him on lunch hour...ask permission to start using vacation time right away so you can take a day here and there, esp. in the beginning, to help you wean away...)You're advice is hardly hollow! I've already requested a few days off at the end of the month since we have a long weekend getaway planned. My new employer had no problems with that and I'm sure the time will help my transition back to work.
> But keep us updated on how you're doing. I hope the sadness fades.I will and I hope so, too. Thanks for your post. It really made my day to meet someone "new" (at least new to me ;)).
Laurie
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