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First day back at work and I can’t leave my daughter alone

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Ginevere · 04/03/2022 13:25

I’ve been on Mat leave for 8 months, and today I have a KIT day. I’m back full time in April.

My boss told me to just ease myself in and do some annual training and update myself on the new processes. Good thing too as I can’t stop going downstairs to poke my nose in on my daughter and my mum!

Everytime she sees me she lights up and comes crawling over and I my heart is so full of joy. I can’t stop myself from popping down to see her! I just want to pick her up and cover her in kisses. I feel so odd being up here working while she’s downstairs!

Please someone tell me it’s a universal feeling and I’ll adjust quickly, as I can’t seem to stop obsessing over her. Even now I keep picking up my phone to look at pictures of her. I feel like I’ve lost a limb!

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Whatwouldyoudo41 · 04/03/2022 13:34

Congratulations on your new arrival and welcome to the rest of your life!! I imagine there are quite a few people on Mumsnet who should be working but are too busy thinking about their kids- I am one of them and mine is 6! You will get used to the adjustment and will enjoy having your own headspace to work, but it will be a conscious effort to focus on work and not to think about your daughter 100% of the day. I found it really hard at the beginning too but you will adjust!

TellMeMoreHellebore · 04/03/2022 13:44

my DD is 27 (years not months) and i've checked her location on find my friends twice today and sent 3 WhatsApp messages and tagged her in a meme on facebook

welcome to motherhood!

Ginevere · 04/03/2022 14:31

Oh no! This is not what I wanted to hear 😂

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