I return to work on Monday. I haven’t taught since April, thanks to summer.

I am heartbroken over taking my baby to daycare. I don’t know why it is hitting me so hard today, but I just can’t stop crying.

My baby cries when her dad tries to comfort her because he sees her so little with work and I am terrified that this is how she will also act towards me now. We need the income...but this actually is crushing me. I see so many people on here who get to stay home and so many of my friends do and it is so hard not to be jealous. I know sahm has its own challenges.

I guess I just needed to get it out there because as much as my husband tries, he just doesn’t understand.