I need help 😭

I'm going back to work in just over 2 weeks and I can't stop crying all the time just thinking about it... it's honestly making me feel so sad and anxious and depressed. I keep looking at my little one is 7 months and I feel like I'm mourning her as I know I won't be spending as much time with her and I'm going to miss her baby years, she's already growing up too fast and now I'm going to miss most of it and not have time to do things like take her to the zoo or anything. I just feel so horrible but financially it's something I have to do as I can't afford to not go back 😞 Does anyone have any advice or supportive words?

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I struggled going back to work with my youngest , I went back in April & he turned 1 in July.. it was tough but the support I had from a few colleagues made it worth it, you will cherish her more having that time away but you’ve got this mumma you’re stronger than you think, no harm in a few tears I still have the occasional now even though it’s easier x

Girl, I'm in the same boat, I've got about 2 months left & I'm already depressed thinking about it 🥹😭it's not fair. We shouldn't have to miss out on their early years cuz of damn jobs 😡

Is it possible for you to not go back to work?

@Ryann no🥹.. My partner says he would prefer if I worked & tbh, I like earning my own money. I just don't like the concept of work 😂 which gets a lil tricky

@Ryann financially I can't afford it... I have to

Are you in the UK? Have you thought about looking into universal credit? It’s an option to explore. If you have a partner I’d look into it. But, if you do go back to work, I’ve heard women say they too were dreading it but when they got back into the groove of it and had interaction that wasn’t with or about their little one it was nice. X

I have no advice to give apart from to let you know I’m exactly the same but have about 3 weeks left and I feel the exact same! So I hope you fine some comfort knowing your not the only one 😘

I was sad at first but I felt relief knowing she was with people I trust. Some days I am excited to go to work so I can get a break and some separation.

I am in the same boat mama! My little boy has just turned 8months but he was a preemie so technically he is 7 months now. I am due to return to work next month and dreading it completely! I cry looking at my little one too thinking that I am going to miss out on precious moments. Plus we have started sending him to nursery and the adjustment is going to take a while I think. I feel quite guilty but unfortunately the nursery and other expenses are quite chunky so I have to go back too. You are not alone mama and like the others said you’ve got this!

Honestly I was exactly the same I was an anxious wreck I was making myself sick and can honestly say the thought of it is worse than actually doing it. I'm 5 days a week , but I love coming home and seeing how excited my little boy is and we cherish the weekends! You're doing the best but your little girl to give her the best life!! You've got this 🥰

@Ryann I already claim universal credit, I started while on maternity because that pay was nowhere near enough. Also it wouldn't be like that for me as I actually work in childcare so chat will still be all about little ones 🤦🏼‍♀️

@Georgia thank you so much, it helps to know you've got about the same amount of time left as me 😭❤️

Thank you so much girls for your words, it's really made me feel better knowing I'm not alone in this. I always see other parents mostly keep their cool when dropping off their kids for the day and I just feel like I'm weak being this upset about it in comparison