Maternity
Just wondering if anyone else only took 6 months mat leave? I went back to work last week, after adding my annual leave onto my mat leave, and I am absolutely struggling. Don’t think I thought this through enough. My baby doesn’t sleep, I don’t have childcare, I’m still not recovered from labour, I’m on a waiting list to get restitched. Just wondering if I can now extend my maternity even though it’s actually ended as such?
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Yup! I only took 6 months, went back to work last Tuesday. We just couldn’t afford for me to be off any longer😭 I’m lucky that work are really understanding though and have offered to help arrange shifts however is best for me. Best thing to do is speak to your manager or HR about it and see where you stand?
Yep I’m going back tomorrow! X
I went back to work last week after taking 7 months off and I feel your pain, so tough.
My little girl is going through a bit of a sleep regression at the moment as she's starting to crawl and wants to do it at all hours. I've had to adapt my evenings and go to bed earlier than normal just to make sure I get decent rest just in case she wakes up.
Definitely speak to your manager or HR if you're struggling though. Flexible working requests should be part of your return to work after maternity, see what they can do and just be honest about how you're feeling - they can't support you otherwise ❤️
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