to be a bit of a recluse today?

[LadyRobinson]

I'm talking ignoring conversations, avoiding people, and keeping myself to myself when this usually isn't in my character at all. Had some fairly bad news about baby at an appointment on Friday and it's my first day back at work since (annual leave yesterday). I am struggling with work, can't concentrate, won't know what the prognosis is for a while yet. Dreading being asked 'what's wrong' in case I burst in to tears. How do I get through today? And the next day, and the next day...

I did this yesterday.
Cancelled everything and stayed in with my baby.
I see it as self care, sometimes you just have to do it.
It's more than "recharging your batteries" it's essential - for me anyway.

Do not feel guilty

Of course it is fine. Kind thoughts

cheshire thank you. All I wanted to do was stay home in my pyjamas and cry. This is so hard!