Is anyone else getting really emotional at the thought of going back to work? 😭
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My request for compressed hours so I can work 4 days was rejected by my employer today and I broke down at the thought of nursery people seeing my son more than me 😭😭 but I can't afford to go part time and lose hours. It's so upsetting and I am angry at the broken system that's so unsupportive towards working mums.
Yes I’m back mid day and feel the exact same. 4 days also, 2 at nursery and 2 with family. Dreading it
I’ve been back at work full time since the end of Jan and just to reassure you, you will still be your babies favourite person! Them cuddles when you pick them up hit different. It wasn’t easy in the beginning but it does get easier ❤️
Yeah I’m going back very soon and absolutely dreading it. I hate the thought of him being upset and not knowing where I am. If I knew he’d be happy with someone else I think I’d actually be slightly looking forward to having some time but he’s very clingy at the moment so I think it will be quite an adjustment for us
Same here, starting back in mid June and going down to 4 days a week. It breaks my heart that I’m not spending time with little one and strangers are looking after her 2 days a week and in-laws (which I’m questioning babysitting capabilities) 2 days a week. Just so so unfair for working mums. Such a broken system- I’m nervous because my baby is wary of strangers and burst into tears. I hope she doesn’t think I’ve left her 😢
Same here! My girl is having to go in for 5 full days a week and I am honestly distraught and hate the idea of her being brought up by a stranger instead of me. I have no choice but to go back full time but it’s breaking my heart 😭