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Don’t worry it will get easier as time goes on. Since she is 11 weeks she should start to get used to staying up longer as the time goes on. In about another month, try changing her sleep schedule so that she is awake more with you in the evening.

I went back to work when my son was 8 weeks and we started to try and transition his sleep schedule so that I could see him when I got home. At that time too he was starting to sleep mostly through the night and I think keeping him up later was a big part of that. Try having daddy let her sleep more in the morning and another nap during the early afternoon. Then she should be taking a nap around 5 for a good 1 1/2 and then wake her. Change her schedule so that you are keeping her up until 9 on her own.

Let see okay so my son would wake at 6:00 Id take him to the sitter at 7:00 she said he would go back to sleep around 7:30-8:00 and sleep for 2-3 hours then he’d be up playing and around 2 he'd go back down for a nap for another hours or so then she'd wake him up when I got home at 5:00 Id take him home, feed him and give him another nap until close to 7 then I'd wake him and feed him, play with him. Then at 8:45 -9:00 we would get his bath ready and he'd take a bath for a good 15 mins then I get him out dress him in his PJ’s and daddy would get a bottle ready and would wrap him up in his blanket and feed him a bottle and he would knock out in my arms, then Id put him in his bassinet and he would sleep. He hardly woke up much, if he did it was just 1 time but because he was going to sleep later he was starting to sleep through the night better.

Don't worry like I said it will get easier and just know what you have to work to give your baby the best. You are doing it for him.

I love when 4:00 comes around and I start missing my little one like crazy, then when you get home to see that big smile, man that’s the best part of my day. :-)

It is very hard, I know. I decided to work and let my husband stay home with the kids because I make more at my job. I had to go back to work when my son was only 4 weeks old. Luckily at that time I worked third shift so I didn't miss out on much during the day, just the late night feedings. I now work first shift and like it because now I am home in the evenings. I miss him like crazy but daddy lets him call me at work and we also do web cam some so I can see him. Of course I know a lot of people can't do this, but it helps me feel better. Then I also feel good about working because I can support him and my daughter who is 9. It is hard, but you will adjust. Also she is gonna get bigger soon and wont sleep so much so there will be more mommy and baby time. Good luck to you!

I dont have to go back to workyet..but I think about when I do and I can't even imagine. even though my son will be left with close family and people that I really trust im so scared that I will feel the same.

All I can say is if you can do it get up for that feeding, really enjoy bathtime and cherish every little moment you do have, right now they still sleep ALOT but..in the upcoming months your baby will be awake alot more during the times you are home..and then you can spend all that time with her :) Just think about that, trust me itll happen and then youll WANT HER to sleep lol JK. my son is 5 months and is up most of the day now..

I returned to work after 6 weeks and it was hard. I just think about how happy she is to see me when I get home. And I do wake up in the middle of the night to feed her and it's good time with her. However, I'm breastfeeding so I kind of have to get up and feed her.

Give it a week. It will get better.

my son is 4 and i wish to god i could find a job!