Going back to work after 4 weeks :-(

[blessedmommytobe2014]

Anyone who has had to go bck to wek early? How did u feel abt leaving yo bundle of joy home n veing away cz im feeling sad bfre i start wek on mon. I feel like no one inderstands him than i do.

[Nikki4289]

If u are going to work at the same place its a federal law that u can't go back until 6 weeks.
I didn't work for a year because ANYTHING can happen to your child when no one is around or carelessness of a baby sitter. I'm not saying take off for a year but give it 6 weeks for your body to heal. :)

[blessedmommytobe2014]

I changed jobs . I got jobs wen i was already 32 weeks alobg n they gv me 4 weeks.  Ryt now i feel like quittin n b a full tym mommy

[blessedmommytobe2014]

Its jus tht financially things are on the tough side. Hubby's contract ended wen we wr 35 wreks preg so we r really trusting God fo a miracle. N i wnt my son to hv everythng he needs so i decided to jus suck t up n go aftr those four weeks evn tho im hating it

[acarlough]

There is no law that states you can't go back before 6 weeks.  But your job should have a time frame that you agreed to in the manual and you can hold to that time frame.  Usually you are allowed 3 mo of maternity leave but as a Human Resources director I've seen people come back as soon as 2 weeks when their dr cleared them to drive and normal activity.  Depending on how long you gave been with your company you can also look into FMLA which people wrongly assume is only for medical, however unless you have short term disability or suplimemtary insurance consider if financially you can afford being out of work longer.