T-3 can't stop crying!

[MrsS1980]

I am going back to work on Monday and leaving my beautiful DS (7 months old). I have had an amazing time whilst on maternity leave and made some wonderful friends and I just feel so sad that it is over. I have dropped to 4 days to ease me in and I love my job and know it will be ok once I am there but I just feel so sad tonight. I worry that he will miss me but he is a really happy, outgoing little boy who will be amazing with the childminder.
I think I just need one of you wonderful mums who have gone through this to tell me that he will be ok and it is the right thing to do.
Thanks so much x

I've been back a month and can reassure you that it is no way as bad as you think it's going to be! My dd is just as happy since I've been back and it has no negative affect on her at all.

I do miss her but find the best way to manage that is to just concentrate on the work I need to do and then lots of cuddles when I get home!

You'll be fine and remember you're not alone feeling like this:)

Thank you so much Tweert. I know I'm being silly, just feel like I'm abandoning him!

I went back at the beginning of Jan and dd(3) is absolutely fine at nursery and loves it. With my previous 2 i had 12mths off with both so i felt really guilty at going back at 6.5 mths (needs must!). She really has been totally fine tho and tbh i have enjoyed having a hot cuppa and being able to visit the toilet on my own!!
Good luck, you'll both be fine!!

I could have written this pst myself MrsS! I go back to work a week Monday and I too feel so so sad about leaving my little boy, he is 9 mths old and I will be going back to work 4 days a week. Like your little boy, he is very outgoing, happy and sociable and I know he will have a great time at nursery and with his Nanny's. I've always loved my job and have no issues with actually returning to work, I just feel so sad about leaving my baby, I've loved every moment of maternity leave.

Now you've been back a week perhaps you could let me know how you're feeling now! I hope it went ok for you and you've done the hardest bit now, the first week! x

I went back in September when DS2 was coming up to 6 months. I do 3.5 days a week. 3 days he goes to nursery and the half day my mum has him. I loved leave and didn't want to go back so early but I'm the main earner and we need the money. I was in tears on the day and had a minor meltdown in the boss's office but he (yes he!) was lovely and offered me a phased return so I could ease in more gradually. His wife had just gone back after ML so he has an idea of what it's like with little ones, worrying about childcare etc. I still really wish I could be a SAHM but I have got used to going to work and DS2 is OK at nursery, he's settled in well and they are nice there. And the money I earn is keeping our household running so I have to think of that when I wish I could just have a day at home!