Bored on mat leave!

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Tell me it’s ok?

I’m nearly 8 months in, adore my little boy. He’s a lovely, happy baby. But I feel like I’m just going through the same tick box exercise each day.

I have it quite good, so feel wrong to complain, I get time to myself and exercise for approx 5 hours a week. DH is totally supportive.

Not helped that I’ve been housebound with a baby illness for nearly two weeks now. I’m going to a group tomorrow. I can’t rattle around at home anymore.

I’m even thinking of returning to work early! I have a decent job that I enjoy and kind of miss being independent.

When I do see people I get a bit worried after that I’ve just bored them to tears with details of my mundane life!!

Tell me this is normal? I feel awful as I know I’m lucky in many ways.

Watching! Your post has echo-ed all my fears. Due this week and wondering how i will cope with the mundane. Im sure baby will be great but am already missing adult convo after 2 weeks mat leave!

Totally normal!! As cute as they are, babies don’t do a lot. I went back at 8.5 months part time and liked having that part of my life back. Do what’s best for you!

I went back after 8 months both times! My career is important to me.

I'm a teacher and off in the holidays which I find really hard as I'm on my own with both.. I love them but it's hard work!

Thanks guys.

Before I had him DH said he would be happy for me to be a SAHM if I wanted, was convinced that’s what I’d want. But no, I’m looking forward to going back. Had planned to after a year but really considering doing it earlier. Already sorted PT hours and in theory I should have a good work/family balance.