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How to make the most of third mat leave?

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theeldudebros · 27/02/2023 10:22

Hello, not sure where to post this...

I'm struggling to get into the groove of my third pregnancy and I'm slightly worried that this will extend into my mat leave.

What are your tips for making the most of my final mat leave?

A bit of background:

I'm currently 26 weeks, due in June
When baby arrives DC1 will have just turned 5
DC2 will be almost 3

In September DC1&2 will both be at full time school and nursery 0900-1530 Mon-Fri.

I've recently started going pregnancy yoga which has helped me have a bit of "me and baby time". And I know the first few weeks I just what snuggles and a simple life... but beyond that I'm not sure.

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theeldudebros · 27/02/2023 12:23

Bumping

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Scottishgirl85 · 27/02/2023 12:28

I'm currently 7 weeks into 3rd mat leave. Older 2 are aged 8 and 4. I'll be honest, with school run it's a really short day with baby! I'm loving it though, most chilled one by far and I'm so far meeting up with friends I already have rather than making new ones. Luckily a few have had babies literally days/weeks apart so I haven't yet felt need to join baby classes etc. I know too many people locally already to keep in touch with as it is! Fully intend to fill my year with coffee and cake dates! What are you concerned about in particular?

theeldudebros · 27/02/2023 12:40

Thanks @Scottishgirl85

Yes with drop off and pick up the days will be short.

But no one else I know is expecting a third, and most people I know are back at work FT. Though they are WFH so I could arrange some lunches.

DC2 was a lock down baby and I think it's just been a while and I feel a bit lost, haven't really had time to think about the pregnancy, or birth really. So feel like I'm about to daudle into mat leave and it will be over before I know it. And I'll never have that time again. Sounds dramatic lol.

But think I just want it to be "good" one.

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