Working 12+ hour shifts
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I’m in the same boat! I go back to work in a few weeks and it’s breaking me that I’ll see her to drop her at nursery then not again until the next morning 😭 I’m hoping it gets easier but it’s just upsetting me sooooo much not spending time with her like I do now xx
You’ve also got to remember it’s so good for your child to have a few carers looking after him/ her. Children learn and play differently under different people’s care as everyone has a slightly different approach to parenting/ care. Like usually I like to take my boy swimming / to classes/ soft play . My hubby likes to take Archie to visit relatives or to the park/ aquarium. And nursery he gets the social interactions with other kids and to engage in messy play. The combination of different people and experiences leads to a well rounded child. But always remember- you’ll always be their mummy. That bond is unbreakable.
I tend to work nights and sleep when baby/toddler naps difficult but it works currently on mat leave again it’s great 🤣 I did do the odd day shifts when my partner had day of work or my mum could have our son and I not gonna lie I lived for those shifts sometimes a break from your toddler is needed even if it’s going to work. I didn’t miss him when I worked days I knew he was having fun with dad or grandparents and I was busy at work was able to catch up with my work colleagues and a perk that I wouldn’t be sleep deprived!
It is hard at first but you do get used to it. My baby is 15m old and doesn’t sleep through so I do get cuddles through the night. How many shifts will you work? I do 2 (23hrs) and don’t do shifts together. I feel like I’m never there
At the risk of sounding unmotherly - it’s not that bad and I don’t miss him when I’m at work because I’m so busy. I just remind myself I only work 13 shifts in 28 days and I get 8 weeks holiday a year so I’m hardly ever at work really. And if I’m on night shift - that’s not a problem.