Returning to work feeling anxious about getting back into it.

[Chloebw]

Hi, I wondered if anyone else felt like this and had any tips on over coming it. I am a single mum to dd. She's 9 months and a confident little thing I'm not worried about her going to nursery. What I'm worried about is how I fit into the whole thing. I'm worried I will be so out of touch I will have lost my touch etc has anyone else had similar feelings?

Oh yes. The first few weeks back each time have been fuzzy! Concentration shot, basics seemingly gone etc. It all comes back though don't worry.

I went back s couple of weeks ago. I found I was very nervous baby six months,

Eveything was fine. All good. I am orgsnised but that's good for me too. I cook a lot of meals and freezer when I can. Try and do nice stuff with the baby when not a work etc.

I don't think I feel guilty about going back...as the £££ situation will be a lot better! Espcially as getting money from her dad is like getting blood from a stone! Your comments have reassured me...I think most of it's paranoia in my head!

I love being back at work! Honestly, much as you love her, you'll enjoy the break from your dd. And she'll love nursery. Plus she'll get fed there so during the week no worrying about meals, bottles etc.

I've been back two weeks and when I pick up dd from nursery she lets me have cuddles with her (unheard of before) and is so excited to see me. It's such a lovely end to the day!

Honestly you'll be just fine. Imagine being able to eat your lunch slowly, peaceful loo breaks and adult conversation! I was a bit overwhelmed at first but once I told ppl to leave me to it instead of desperately trying to do handovers which i couldnt focus on, I found it easy.

Enjoy!

I'm the same, maybe not so anxious about getting back into work, but getting into a routine and spending time away from her

I'm really going to miss the time I've had with her, but on Sunday I'm going back to a job I hate. Wahhh!

I'm nervous about getting into a routine at home, how I'll cope with the housework and cooking etc. Plus when I go back we'll be worse off financially (part time hours) than we are with my maternity pay, so I'm constantly thinking about if we'll be able to afford to pay all the bills

Jumblebee that sounds very stressful! I feel lucky that I do enjoy my job and they have been very good to me. Very flexible with myself and dd needs in mind.

I'm certainly better off back at work. You should be able to claim some sort of help as the system wants to encourage us to go back!