tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post5086594219395147788..comments2024-02-19T00:58:11.513-08:00Comments on School teacher by day, Superhero by night: Separation AnxietyErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06534639424668879187noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-76973195030121907512011-01-01T18:46:13.674-08:002011-01-01T18:46:13.674-08:00Oh this one still makes my heart hurt. And ironic ...Oh this one still makes my heart hurt. And ironic that I read this with just one day of winter break left for me. I feel like, on a smaller scale, I go through this every time a break ends. Nothing, nothing was as bad as the return to work from maternity leave. But every single time I have to go back my heart hurts. I know yours does too.Kayceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469960707724284744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-53303403061808929892010-01-19T06:12:40.583-08:002010-01-19T06:12:40.583-08:00Oh do I feel your pain. Hugs and prayers to you t...Oh do I feel your pain. Hugs and prayers to you today.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311937283274284624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-11808719695986370532010-01-18T18:48:03.216-08:002010-01-18T18:48:03.216-08:00not going to pretend i understand. i don't. so...not going to pretend i understand. i don't. so i am just going to say i am sorry. big time sorry. and that i am thinking of you. lots.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616598232613837025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-90960258289718484172010-01-18T17:50:51.077-08:002010-01-18T17:50:51.077-08:00i'm sorry. i ache for you. because i was sched...i'm sorry. i ache for you. because i was scheduled to go back at the exact same time. i wish i could help. again, hugs to you. you are an amazing mom. dude, you caught tommy on the stairs. you rock. remember that, k? :)Abra Clampitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306231921509668667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-59064815110805445682010-01-18T16:13:09.726-08:002010-01-18T16:13:09.726-08:00I went back to work when my first son was six week...I went back to work when my first son was six weeks old. My heart absolutely goes out to you because I know to the bottom of my soul how hard it is what you're doing. And I truly ache for you.<br /><br />I also know it will get easier with each passing day and that the time you are with your kids will continue to be precious and beautiful.<br /><br />Treat yourself to lunch somewhere nice if you can. Or at least sit down on a break and try to indulge in having your brain and your time to yourself. I know it's only a small comfort but you gotta get it where you can.<br /><br />I'm proud of you for doing what you have to do for your family.Maria Meleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975394356496650716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-11961599899334680872010-01-18T07:35:03.857-08:002010-01-18T07:35:03.857-08:00I had the same feeling and emotions you have right...I had the same feeling and emotions you have right now. I went back to work a little over a month ago when my son was just 10 weeks old. It was so hard to leave him. Every day I sobbed to work. But when I got there I was so busy (I am a high school teacher) that the day would fly by and before I knew it was time to pick him up. I have learned to live for evenings and weekend and vacations! It will be ok!!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330942100359686889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-37192701659896709652010-01-18T07:06:04.980-08:002010-01-18T07:06:04.980-08:00heartbreaking. stay strong.heartbreaking. stay strong.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164862624715534594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-8640756494892191782010-01-18T06:45:31.782-08:002010-01-18T06:45:31.782-08:00All I can do is wish you some hugs and love.All I can do is wish you some hugs and love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-9312758545411012262010-01-18T06:00:07.740-08:002010-01-18T06:00:07.740-08:00my heart is breaking for you. it is so so hard to ...my heart is breaking for you. it is so so hard to leave your babies - especially when you have no choice.<br />(actually even when you want to its still hard!) <br />you can do this, girl. mamas can do anything. ((hug))Melissa Angert {All Things Chic}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02966938610239372447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-60410455563675739852010-01-17T07:27:12.904-08:002010-01-17T07:27:12.904-08:00I'm one of the people you hate, so I won't...I'm one of the people you hate, so I won't pretend to know how you feel and try to sympathize with you. I am just SO sorry. It makes me feel horrible, actually, that I can stay home with my kids and other Moms can not. HORRIBLY. I'll say a prayer for you though, that I CAN do. Hugs.Tasha Lehmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394686704663297805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-33295545568326021662010-01-16T19:29:39.172-08:002010-01-16T19:29:39.172-08:00(((HUGS)))
I just found your blog. I read this...(((HUGS))) <br /><br />I just found your blog. I read this and I swear I felt my heart break in two for you. I remember the first time I left my son at daycare. I sat outside in my car and cried and cried and cried. It literally killed me. And me not work... LOL yeah right! My paycheck was the big one... the one that actually paid the bills. Impossible for there to be any other option. I did find one though... I'm actually home with my kids now... and I'm making more than when I went to the office. I had a friend come to me and tell me how she was staying home with her girls, and I said... what the hell do I have to lose??? And I jumped w/a leap of faith and never looked back.<br /><br />I'm here... if you want to hear of other options that are out there, and options that are kick ass options :) <br /><br />Love your blog :)<br /><br />In the meantime.... I'm so sorry that you are having to even leave your baby :( I know that nothing's harder.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660382153003691371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-23317879829890369722010-01-16T19:14:41.685-08:002010-01-16T19:14:41.685-08:00I pledge to beat up anybody that gives you grief o...I pledge to beat up anybody that gives you grief over the "we made it work on one paycheck" thing. I'll beat them up. For you. Cuz I love love love you and I hate that you have to leave your beautiful boys on Tuesday. <br /><br />I know you've done every thing--exhausted every possibility. I have faith for you that there is a good reason for this and someday soon you will know that reason. For now, you just do the best you can do. And know those boys will be just fine. Really. Big hugs friend. Hang tight. XO.Such The Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051439817470638187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-41510623060423454042010-01-16T15:34:20.906-08:002010-01-16T15:34:20.906-08:00believe me...I know about teacher's salaries.....believe me...I know about teacher's salaries...we did if for our first 5 years (in major debt).<br /><br />And I am so sad for you. It is so hard. It is still hard for me. I am so thankful that I only have one more year until kindergarten. i am also thankful that our school recognized MLK day, so that you have one more day.<br /><br />if you need counseling, call me, I will be over there in 6 minutes.InTheFastLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-36769974162765411292010-01-15T21:49:54.728-08:002010-01-15T21:49:54.728-08:00I'll be thinking of you all weekend, Erin, I&#...I'll be thinking of you all weekend, Erin, I'm sorry, I know it will be impossibly hard.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-65149804972191034402010-01-15T19:11:27.434-08:002010-01-15T19:11:27.434-08:00I just love you, Erin. I wish I could make this ea...I just love you, Erin. I wish I could make this easier. What I CAN do is listen and understand. And lower my eyebrows and look disapprovingly at the judgmental types. Tsk, tsk.Sarah Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07863584779627322022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-73508753380151955902010-01-15T17:20:14.591-08:002010-01-15T17:20:14.591-08:00Tears for you. Unless people have been in this exa...Tears for you. Unless people have been in this exact position, they have no idea what a heartbreaking, dreadful, anxiety inspiring moment it truly is. I know that you are going to struggle this weekend. If you need to talk, I'm here, always. Love.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104818970941666696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-8386259484681303132010-01-15T17:07:57.765-08:002010-01-15T17:07:57.765-08:00Ugh. I just wrote a blog on the same exact topic....Ugh. I just wrote a blog on the same exact topic. And I feel the same exact way. Do you have summers off? Because that would be something to look forward to? I try to think about the positives. Yeah, everything about the work is going to suck, but it will make the time you do have with you kid(s) so much better!! Read my blog if you would like and know you are not the only one with those feelings!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-23138131843203547892010-01-15T16:56:01.095-08:002010-01-15T16:56:01.095-08:00I think I said the wrong thing or it came out wron...I think I said the wrong thing or it came out wrong in my email =(<br /><br />My sentiment is that I love you and I support you and I am so sad for you that you have to go through this. I wish I knew the right words.indihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244352927932003967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-5934793404446546572010-01-15T15:34:19.388-08:002010-01-15T15:34:19.388-08:00Nothing but love and hugs for you right now my swe...Nothing but love and hugs for you right now my sweet friend. Praying for you to have peace on Tuesday...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-61411318163256720262010-01-15T15:10:17.714-08:002010-01-15T15:10:17.714-08:00I've been in exactly the same position as you ...I've been in exactly the same position as you are 3 times and did cry in front of my roomful of 7th graders and they were suprisingly compassionate! My kids are now 5, 8, and 11 and I hate leaving them after every break. We cannot make it on one salary either and I totally understand your feelings of "jealousy". I guess it is easier knowing I have the holidays and of course summer which many moms don't get.<br /><br />Hang in there!Clarey Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265949094328287699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-60010652433168132462010-01-15T15:06:25.194-08:002010-01-15T15:06:25.194-08:00I went into both of my pregnancies knowing I'd...I went into both of my pregnancies knowing I'd only have six weeks of maternity leave, so I never had the hope of maybe staying home. Maybe that made it a little easier for me (also, my husband took them to daycare and I picked them up, so I didn't actually have to 'leave' them at first). Both my husband and I were teachers so I know what you mean about one income not being an option.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure I've shared some of this with you before, but my children are now 27 and 30. Our son is a doctor and our daughter works for the athletic dept of a university...both are so well-adjusted and happy. Neither one went through teen-age craziness and both have had good relationships with my husband and me. <br /><br />I'll add this: having been a teacher for 33 years is netting me a decent retirement check!pcbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451934924322382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-37181190657629076412010-01-15T14:59:31.131-08:002010-01-15T14:59:31.131-08:00Awwww mama I am so sorry :( I remember that feelin...Awwww mama I am so sorry :( I remember that feeling all too well. It's the worst. HUGS.Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270064477032387240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-59125214387308631962010-01-15T14:46:53.396-08:002010-01-15T14:46:53.396-08:00My heart aches for you. I will be praying for you...My heart aches for you. I will be praying for you this weekend and extra hard on Tuesday! Hugs to you. :)Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085283882734675447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-42019483788947589332010-01-15T13:53:49.673-08:002010-01-15T13:53:49.673-08:00I remember so clearly my first day back after my f...I remember so clearly my first day back after my first son was born. I burst into tears as I called my first patient back (I'm a physical therapist) and had to explain to this person, who I'd never met, that I was a basketcase because it was my first day back from maternity leave.<br /><br />It's hard, it sucks, the jealousy over not being able to stay home like so many other can be overwhelming. But each day gets a little easier. Just a little. But it gets easier.<br /><br />So just take it one day at a time. Your boys know you love them, and you'll make every moment count when you're with them. Good luck!Sajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613435104899477987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-13106893157286012682010-01-15T13:46:40.531-08:002010-01-15T13:46:40.531-08:00Sending you huge hugs...Sending you huge hugs...Corinne Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604810312185816792noreply@blogger.com