Hi,
I'm returning to work soon after mat leave and a work colleague and his wife recently lost their baby boy at 5 weeks old. I am so very very sad for them.
My worry is that people will ask about my baby during the first few weeks back, infront of him (we work closely together but aren't in exactly the same dept). I'm not as worried about colleagues, as I'm sure (or hope) that they'll be more sensitive, but perhaps other business friends and contacts who aren't aware.
I guess I'm not sure of two things - firstly, how I should greet him the first time I see him back at work (I haven't seen him since I found out) and secondly, how I can respond in a low-key way if people bring up our baby in his presence.
I am considering contacting him with my condolences or a message before I come back to work - does anyone think that might be a bad idea?
I can't imagine how painful it is for him and his wife and I don't want to make it worse.
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bigredtractor · 15/09/2011 20:16
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