Did anyone struggle with going back to work after baby? We can't afford to live on one income in our area (DC), but being at work just feels so inconsequential when I think about baby being here. The funny think too is that I used to LOVE my job, but now I'm just feeling ... ehh about it. Is this going to pass? Am I going to be itching to be back at work after my leave?
I can't predict how you'll feel 6-12 weeks after having a baby because everyone is different, but I can tell you I was ready to go back to work. I'm a teacher and my son was born in early June so he was about 12 weeks old when the next school year started. By then, I was eager to get some more adult interaction in my life and get back to a routine. I think I'll be home about the same amount of time with this one thanks to all the leave I have saved up, and I imagine I'll be ready to get back to work when the time comes. I love my job, I love many of my colleagues, I love my paycheck... lol Hopefully you'll feel the same when the time comes!
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