Ache in my tummy - missing my boy

[oldnewmummy]

My wonderful boy is 1 month old. I need to go back to work on 24 Feb (I live in Singapore so only get 2 months maternity leave).

I do something quite specialised which is hard to get back into, and it pays quite well so a no-brainer. I'm only going to be out of the house 2 afternoons a week (and 2 evenings when he'll be in bed) and working at home for remainder of 2 days.

Part-time nanny (2 days per week) started today to get us all used to each other. Lovely lady, and I'm in the next room anyway.

So why do I feel jealous? I feel like I'm missing a limb. I want him to be happy, but I want him to miss me!

I know I'm really lucky, but please just want to know this is normal!

It is completely and utterly normal! Two months leave is rough - your body has barely recovered from the birth. It's hard to leave them whenever you go back but going back so soon must be particularly difficult. I hope it all works out ok for you

you'll both be fine - honest!!