My daughter just turned 4 months. She's the cutest little button and I cannot stay away from her too long. I'll have separation anxiety. I was supposed to return to work after my six weeks (May 15, 2026) but I extended it and is supposed to return back to work on the 17th of this month. Im literally freaking out! I might extend it longer but I need money to support my family. Im a police officer and that alone freaks me out due to mandatory overtime. Idk I have a big decision to make. In only 2 weeks 😩
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Oh i feel you thanks for you service also and Nisha I hope God really bless you and your baby … I get is very hard my baby is a little 5 months and see them growing out is the most beautiful thing i wish you find a balance between job and happiness too because both are importan

If you can make being a SAHM mom work I would. I wish I became a SAHM sooner. I quit working full time when my child was 4 and it was a wake up call how quickly she was growing and going to school soon. When I had my 2nd I didn’t work at all anymore.

Choose your baby. You will never regret choosing her. It is really hard. Some women are fine and ready to get back to work, and if they feel that way then they feel that way. They all have different reasons.
But if you don’t want to be away from your baby then don’t do it! It hurts. We were never meant to be away from our children. We definitely were not meant to be away from our babies. It will change her. If you are apart from her, it will change her. Doesn’t mean that is bad or would be a bad thing.
If you HAVE TO go back to work then you also have to. And in that case you have to find a great day care or nanny, or family member, and they will be the one raising her. Ask God for this answer.
If you are an officer then you are gone for long shifts. I had to do an internship for an entire semester after my son was a few months old and it made my heart ache- literally. Consider a part-time job while you navigate this first year if that is even possible.