Am I selfish (this is a long one)
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I don't share the sentiment but I don't think you're being selfish, it's just the way you feel. Do what's right for you, you might enjoy your time with your baby more if you have less of it. x
Definitely do what’s right for you as you know yourself better than anyone. I would say it’s hard being on maternity leave - it’s glamorised and it really shouldn’t be. Not every day is nice sunny walks, coffee trips or fun, expensive things. Sometimes it is having a cuppa on the sofa and a walk to the shop to get your essentials. But as a second time mum, I’d encourage you to think carefully as once you end your maternity leave, you can’t go back on it. The time goes so quickly! I think with summer coming you might find it easier as you can sit outside for lunch, pack up a picnic and go out. I was so worried about being “alone” with my first baby, but now I have the confidence I’d happily enjoy a day at home just getting used to my new postpartum self and my new baby. But don’t feel pressured to do anything at all! Do you get time to do things alone, without baby? Like go to gym, see friends, get your nails done etc? Feel free to message me if you’d like xxx
You're doing way more than I do ,and I feel exhausted and terrible if I don't get out of the house😅 You do you, self care is important too, your baby will be happy to feel you are more fulfilled. But do you have any daycare solution? The waiting list for us is soooo long
You have to do what is right for you and your baby. I know people who went back quickly and some who had planned to and ended up taking longer. It all depends on how you feel. I don't think it makes you selfish at all. Your baby will benefit from you being happy.