So I'm on maternity leave and due back in a few months. Prior to maternity leave, I worked 2 long set days and 5 hours flexible working over the other 3 days (these were confirmed when accepting the post which I have in an email, my cobtract just states 22.5 weekly hours). However, when I started I was asked to make a flexible working request form to cement these arrangements I guess, these were passed by my manager but apparently declined higher up, but my manager continued to allow me to work like this as it was in both the business and my best interest. I was called last week to say that these arrangements can't continue when I return as they can't keep it quiet anymore as the bosses are "scrutinising" people more and asking to see timesheets etc. I explained that I wont be putting my (will be then) 1 year old in childcare so if I can no longer work 5 hours flexibly I would have to cut my hours to do just the 2 long set days (when my mum has my son). She said this would also be declined as the business is busy. I have now had to make another flexible working request form, even though 2 set days and 1 floating were the terms i accepted the post on, for her to reply to say there will be a meeting held to discuss my request within 28 days and I may wish to being a representative with me. I have been talking to my union throughout each step this far, but my biggest upset right now is the effect its already having on me. Im very emotional, tired because my anxiety (I have GAD) has been keeping me awake, and I'm angry and upset that it's only been a week and its already effecting my time with my baby. This is my maternity leave and it shouldn't be ruined like this. The stress of it all it making me feel like handing in my notice because even the thought of this meeting makes me feel sick and that could be weeks away. But then I don't want to give up a permanent, well paid and term time only post as I know they're hard to find. Im just very sad right now.