To not want to go back to work

[cheekypickle]

Had a bit of a up and down year on maternity leave. Big highs and deep lows. Needless to say I'm really not looking forward to going back to work. It's only 3 days teaching and I'll prob enjoy it when I get back.

It's normal to feel apprehensive. I was a total state before I went back but I loved it to the extent that I was worried before the summer hols how I would cope spending all day with ds again. Plus I am teaching full time so I see three days as a luxury!!

Do you have childcare organised and are you happy with it? That was a big thing for me, once ds was settled at nursery I felt much happier.

Good luck, you'll be fine

Yes got child care sorted and she's very happy there. 2 weeks before I have to go back ! Argh! X

You'll be fine, cheeky. I think 3 days is the perfect balance and I'm a little envious to be honest! In my experience with PND I think it helps to go out to work. Just my opinion though!

I am confused, yesterday you posted that you were ok about it - what's changed?

I imagine that will be the last post from op on this thread,and will post a variant on the same thread again tomorrow.

OP if you are still reading this - you need to talk through your concerns with your support team so you have a plan in place.

i can't imagine why anyone would want to go back to work after maternity leave. why would you want to slave away working when you could be deciding your own day, spending time with your child. unfortunately that won't pay the bills. you'll get used to it after a while.

Cheeky you always post in AIBU, you would probably get more sympathetic replies if you posted your threads in CHAT tbh.

Cheeky what's your friendship network like? I always feel when reading your posts that you are craving some attention and are bored and I really do mean that in the nicest way (it's honestly not meant to be bitchy).

Your posts are often very contradictory and sometimes you ask the most basic of questions that surely you must know the answers to.....

I know you have your other issues but on a daily basis things seem to be good for you, you have a child that sleeps through, you have a good job, you have a lie in every morning and your partner naps for hours on weekends - people have it a lot worse. Be grateful for all the positives you have....

Like I've said to you before, do try and come off here a bit and do more in rl as I think that's what you need to fill your time rather than posting so frequently on AIBU about the type of things you could have a great chat with a girlfriend over a coffee.

I have just done a KIT day today for the first time.

I had a good old wobbly lip this morning when I left DD with my mum, but it was great once I got there! Really a pleasant surprise!