anybody went to work after ML and happy ?)

[Mamulik]

I am going tomorrow and cann't wait, anybody like me ?)

[LyraSilvertongue]

ML?

[LyraSilvertongue]

Oh,maternity leave.

[Jacksmama]

Not me. Sorry.

[hercules1]

Bit nervous but prefer working rather than being at home.

[MissMitford]

Well, this is my second week back and so far so good. Doing 4 day week and had lovely time with DS on Friday and over weekend. Today he went off happily to nursery and I went off happily to work and honestly felt pretty much content with the situation.

[BlameItOnTheBogey]

Yes me! I am loving it. I think the key is a) childcare you are happy with and b) a job you enjoy. I've been back 3 months now and I really am enjoying things. Good luck!

[Nappyzoneisabeetrootrunner]

yes me - well first time iwas a bit unsure but 2nd time it was a welcome break . The first year is the hardest i found but not through seperation through them always being ill!

[nowwearefour]

oh yes- i went back after both sets of ML on a 2 day a week basis. i am happy with the childcare and happy with the job. i love the balance in my ife. it is great and i am so pleased DH persuaded me i would benefit from returning. he was so right.

[NeedaNewName]

Yes, I love my job and ma a better mum for being out of the house 3 days a week.

I know it doesn't suit everyone, but it suits me

[Karam]

Blame it, I agree but for me I'd also add a c) working part time. I love the fact that three days I'm out at work doing a job a love and being challenged, but four days a week I'm home being mummy. Prefect balance for me!

[hf128219]

Love it! Had a year off and then went straight back to full time.

[janeite]

Yes me. DD1 was 12 weeks and dd2 10 weeks when I returned and I was glad to go back. Having said that I was quite career minded then (and much younger and poorer!). Now, I'd jump at the chance to have a long maternity leave with a dc3!

[janeite]

Returned full-time but dp was a SAHD.

[giantkatestacks]

no, sadly not - enjoyed the first time around but not this time...though I do like eating a nice lunch in peace.

[EachPeachPearMum]

janeite -anything you want to tell me?

[norksinmywaistband]

Yes, but only because the first thing I had to do was put in a risk assessment and notify them of my PG

[Orissiah]

I love being back at work (fulltime) as I was bored towards the end of my ML and love my job. But the key to my happiness is not simply a job I love but the fact that my LO's childcare is terrific and she loves it.

[Rollergirl1]

Bit too early to tell seeing as my first day back today!

This is my second return to the same job and company after maternity leave. I enjoyed going back after my DD but only worked for 5 months before falling pregnant again and only there for a year before going off on maternity leave again.

I have been itching to get back (I work 3 days a week) but found leaving DS who was 1 year last week really tough this morning as he was so upset. I'd forgotton what a wrench it is in the early days. I have already called twice to see how he is.

However i am envisaging that once he is settled he will love it as much as his big sis does. And i can relax back into work.

[OrmIrian]

Nope. I was a mess each time. But it didn't last all that long apart from with DD when I had bad PND.

[Mamulik]

I am happy to hear so many of you happy to be back!! Well done)

[janeite]

EachPeach - have been trying to convince dp how lovely it would be to go for number 3, as I hit 40 next year but it's a no-no. Realistically, he is right but I have lovely, lovely names all picked out!!

[EachPeachPearMum]

ooh- why are you here... and not at RG? I popped in with ds, to drop off a book, but you weren't there... we only stopped 5 minutes though.
Ummm... having names is not a reason to have another!

[janeite]

But they are LOVELY names! Did you not get my email about reading group, ages ago? Will send you another!

[EachPeachPearMum]

nope! Have got tonights though
will respond at a more sensible hour...

[redtabby]

Why does being 40 make it a no no ?