But that doesn’t mean that it was an easy transition or that I didn’t cry in my car some mornings or that I don’t miss them like crazy. But at the end of the day, it’s the best thing for us. Don’t worry — you can do this. If you’re preparing to go back to work, here are five ways to cope with leaving your baby with a caregiver for the first time. Did you cry on the first day when you went back to work? What helped you feel better when you missed being with your baby? Image via Katie Tegtmeyer/Flickr