Hi everyone. I’m just a little anxious about returning to work. I don’t go back until the end of August when my daughter will be 8 months old and i am incredibly fortunate to have my mum and mother in law look after her so i can go back full time.
The worry i have is i have struggled quite badly with post partum anxiety. It has taken a hold of me and instead of enjoying what i have left on maternity, i am worrying about the process of leaving her and trying to stick to our schedule. I have a nice sleep schedule worked out and my little girl settles herself lovely to sleep for nap times when in her cot.
My mum and mother in law will be doing half days each so my mum will pick my daughter up from my MIL around 1.30 ish some days and 2.30 other days when she normally takes her afternoon nap/will be in the middle of a nap.
I think because having a routine helps my anxiety i’m now worrying that it’s going to mess her sleep up because she is a great sleeper and i know how fortunate i am for that. She will nap in the car if needs be but it’s not a very good nap although i do appreciate that her routine will most likely have changed by then (which doesn’t help my anxiety) 🙈
Not sure the point of this post, i guess i’m just after a little reassurance as i know so many mums feel the exact same way. Maybe just a heads up that things will still be ok?
Very nervous first time mum here, but thank you for taking the time to read this!