gutted that my time as full time mummy is over

[keresley]

I had to return to work for a planning meeting today before I return to work after the half term break (I am a school teacher). Since the meeting, I just feel so gutted about having to go back. I really want to stay with my lovely baby and toddler as a full time mummy. I only have to work 2 days a week so I know I should be thankful for that but just feel so gutted about the whole thing.

Get preggers again pronto!

Ah, I remember feeling that way, but you soon get in the swing of work and end up actually quite enjoying it. Don't mean to sound patronising in any way, but have been there and things move on so quickly.

keresley, I know how you feel, I cried and cried about returning to work after maternity leave but it does get easier and 2 days a week is not too bad. I just kept telling myself I was only going to do it for the 3 months (to get my full maternity pay!) but by the time 3 months had gone past everything was a bit easier and I have stuck it out. Hope it all goes well

I've always thought teaching is probably one of the best jobs to go back to, because you are SO busy that you won't have time to think about your kids!! I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that for me, that was the reality. I'd work my ass off all day, everything is so full on, and then at the end of the day think 'Oh wow, I've got a lovely baby to go home to!!'. A planning meeting is not the same as being back in the classroom, so I can see why you're maybe feeling a bit apprehensive, but honestly, give it a day or two once you're properly back and you'll feel like you've never been away!! And two days is nothing really - you'll be fine!

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I'm gagging to go back now. I'm looking forward to actually having adult conversation in my coffee break (cos you lot are obviously all dribbling toddlers too!) and earning enough money again to buy clothes and starting things I can actually finish. And having some balance in my life.

it's hard though. You will get over it if you choose to.

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I think you'll be glad of the rest! Honestly, 2 days will fly by. I do 2 days and I enjoy getting out of the house and being me again. I find it the best of both worlds.

2 days a week is a great balance though - I've got 3 young children and teach 2 days. And alfiesbabe is right - the day goes by really quickly, I don't have time to think of them. I like the break tbh

I've been settling the littlest one in nursery over the last couple of weeks, and now he is settled (and he is, despite being VERY clingy and sad at first) we are both so delighted to see each other in the evenings. And he has developed his talents and independence so much since being there: he crawled out of the front room for the first time since the day he'd been exploring the new nursery and has started loads of new babbling sounds... It is good for them too if you get the childcare right.

I work 2 days a week and its great, I work in town centre (bank) so get an hours lunch break to wander around without a buggy/moaning toddler, I get to eat my lunch in peace, make any important calls without 3 year old saying 'who is it can I talk' or 16month filling her nappy and the moaning.

I'm lucky my Mum has them one day and MIL the other day so no childcare costs and the dd's love having a day with Nanny as they do more exciting things apparently

You'll love the freedom of being back at work after about two weeks. Give it time.

You will still be a full-time mummy, you just won't be a full-time SAHM

You don't stop being a mother because you're at work fgs.

And two days is a piece of piss, honestly.