Returning to work after maternity leave - dreading it

[Younghearts]

I know it’s extremely common to dread the thought of going back to work after maternity leave. How did you find it? Was the thought worse than actually returning?

I am only returning part time but going to miss my son so much

The first couple of weeks is tough logistically ime (getting out of the house on time etc.) and the first winter is tough (as DC will get ALL the bugs) but you'll soon be looking forward to getting a cup of tea in peace/a lunch hour to yourself.

I also really liked it when mine got to about 3 and could tell you about their days and their friends "me and Charlie played dinosaurs in the garden" etc. It's so lovely listening to them have their own little lives out I the world!