Maternity leave has honestly been such a nice experience, and I’ve really settled into a routine that’s been working for us. But with full-time work starting back up in June, even thinking about it makes me anxious.
I’m very grateful that my daughter will be with her tias and cousin while I work until a daycare spot opens up, but I still can’t fully wrap my head around being away from her for 8 hours a day. Mentally, I don’t feel completely prepared, even though I know providing for my baby is important.
For the moms who’ve gone through this transition, what helped you prepare emotionally? Any tips or advice to make going back to work a little easier? 🥺
***FTM
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What I found worked wonders for me and my daughter was leaving her with grandma 1 day a week for however long I would be away from her so we both got used to not seeing each other or being around one another. It made the transition a lot easier than what it would’ve been if I didn’t do this x