Returning to work turmoil

[Sophiej2014]

Hi ladies.

I'm returning to work on Monday. Cried every day for a week in the build up so far and I'm dreading it. My lg is 6 months on Monday and I have to go back for finance reasons. She'll be in nursery 3 days, with me for 1 and with mum for 1.

Why is it so very hard? I'm beating myself up badly for the guilt of leaving her. Panic attack x1 down too.

Any tips, coping techniques or advice out there? X

What do you feel guilty about? Your daughter will be fine and learn socialisation skills, it’s brilliant for her. Also you won’t end up in a situation when she can’t cope with school because she’s been by your side for five years.

Kids that go into nursery etc hit their milestones much earlier,

Honestly your baby will be fine. Is the issue you feel guilt, or deep down you would rather not work?

I hope your first week went well.

My only suggestion is that you slowly ease into it with part-time hours or shorter days (even if that means making up time from home). And, if able to on the days your Mum has her, meet them both for lunch.