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Maternity leave over

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anonymously89 · 30/06/2026 16:20

I’m back at work tomorrow after maternity baby is 6 months nearly. I had to start maternity leave early due to not being able to walk anymore and was on crutches. I have a support worker due to mental health issues who told me to go in the sick but I can’t afford to..
im so sad it is over so hoping people have words of encouragement for me!

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Jellybunny98 · 30/06/2026 18:21

I really dreaded going back to work after my first baby OP but honestly the thought of it was much worse than the reality in my experience! After a few weeks it feels like you have never been away!

jumphopskip999 · 30/06/2026 19:23

The anticipation is definitely worse. Don’t worry you will be fine.

Pomegranatemum · 30/06/2026 19:53

I had the same experience as PP. Was devastated in the lead up to it, then it wasn’t so bad in reality.

Girldad123 · 08/07/2026 17:25

I hope you had a good first day back! Let us know how it went

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