Last day of maternity/holiday

I return to work tomorrow after 11 months off. My baby has been quite demanding since he turned around 4 months and I had been anticipating returning to work, for a break for myself mostly. But now the day is looming over me and I can't help but feel so sad. Baby has already been at nursery for 2 weeks and has settled in so well, but this chapter of my life has now ended and I feel so blue about it 🥹

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Honestly give it a week and you will feel better! It’s been lovely getting back into a routine and leaving the house and having adult convo x

Like Elena said, getting into a routine and having adult convo is amazing. When I go to work I can just be me again for those few hours but I also look forward to seeing my daughter too so it's such a nice balance. Whereas before I felt a bit stressed when it was just me and her, 5 days a week as her dad was working, now it's so nice to have that break and makes me appreciate spending time with her even more xx

I’ve found going back full time really difficult and have now opted for part time and it’s definitely the best balance for me and my LO! The days I’m in work I enjoy those hours where I have some adult conversation and then my days at home with my LO are even more special ❤️ I do think about her all day but she’s loving spending time with her cousins (my MIL looks after her while I’m working) x

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