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Anyone else not enjoy newborn stage?

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MumNo2 · 26/04/2025 19:18

I have a 10week old and a 19month old. I absolutely love spending time with my toddler- he's funny and learning all the time. Frankly, I feel bored looking after the baby and can't wait to return to work. I took 9months off with my first, and now I'm considering going back to work at 6months with my current. But I feel so guilty about going back sooner than my first- I always wanted them to be treated the same but I'm not sure my sanity can take it. Toddler is at nursery during the week FYI so I'm not looking after them both during the week. I think I've just realised that baby stage isn't my thing. Is that okay?

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wyto · 26/04/2025 19:26

I can't say whether it's okay or not but I feel the exact same. I went back to work at 6 months for my own sanity. Baby is 10 months now and becoming a joy to be around as she's learning new things. I've not regretted going back to work at all but I do get to spend lots of time with her still as she isn't in full time childcare.

I wish you could take maternity leave in stages instead of all in one go!

GroovyChick87 · 26/04/2025 19:29

I really love caring for newborns but it was gave me anxiety sometimes, worrying about if they're taking enough milk, reflux, when they get coughs and colds.

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EveningSpread · 26/04/2025 19:32

My newborn was really tough for the first 2 months - she cried all the time (and there were no allergies or anything, we checked for all that). We couldn’t have a conversation, have dinner together, we took shifts at night because she didn’t sleep well... It was hard. But after that, things got loads better and I appreciated my time with her so much. I’m going back to work after 7 months and my DP will take over until she’s 1 on shared parental leave. If I’d had an “easy” baby I’d have soaked up every minute of it much better - they’re little for such a short time! But then I’ve only had one.

Olika · 26/04/2025 20:19

I really didn’t enjoy the maternity leave/early months but mostly because I was so tired all the time. If you feel like it’s better for you to go back earlier, don’t feel bad about it. Your mental health is important too.

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