Just curious x
Let's be so real... how's everyone finding maternity leave?
Someone asked me, "Are you enjoying your maternity leave?" As in going out, doing things, making the most of it.
Honestly? I haven't been out much at all. I've mostly been at home with my baby, and it definitely hasn't been easy. There have been hard days. My mum comes over and cooks for me sometimes, which I'm so grateful for.
But if you asked whether I'm enjoying maternity leave, I'd actually say yes. I'm genuinely enjoying the slower pace, being at home with my baby, and not feeling like I have to be out all the time. It's not glamorous, and it's not always easy, but these quiet days mean a lot to me.
How's everyone else enjoying their maternity leave? Are you out and about, or are you embracing the slow days at home too?
I’m 5 months PP
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8months PP and fully enjoying being on maternity leave. Definitely not glamorous is it though haha.
Been luck enough to have been able to extend my leave so not going back till mid November and already dreading go back. Not because of work but because I absolutely love being with my little boy 🥰
I am 10 months pp, and I think beforehand I envisioned being out a lot with my baby, going for days out, coffees etc. instead it’s been a much slower pace, most days home, but going out for a couple of hours maybe 2-3x a week to our local children’s centre which is probs the most activity I do tbh 😂 but I’ve still really enjoyed my mat leave, it’s not glamorous - I feel like you envision all this time off doing stuff but time off as a mum is very different time off to pre mum days 😂 but I love it, and love being with my girlie and would happily not go back to work
I feel the same, however, I wish I could join some baby groups to get out of the house more.. I haven’t found any that are free.
7 months pp and im enjoying maternity leave, I leave my home atleast 3 times a week to see my parents, my partners mum and other family members. I love watching my little man grow just wish I had a friend to meet up with cous staying home does get a little boring.
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Just curious x
Let's be so real... how's everyone finding maternity leave?
Someone asked me, "Are you enjoying your maternity leave?" As in going out, doing things, making the most of it.
Honestly? I haven't been out much at all. I've mostly been at home with my baby, and it definitely hasn't been easy. There have been hard days. My mum comes over and cooks for me sometimes, which I'm so grateful for.
But if you asked whether I'm enjoying maternity leave, I'd actually say yes. I'm genuinely enjoying the slower pace, being at home with my baby, and not feeling like I have to be out all the time. It's not glamorous, and it's not always easy, but these quiet days mean a lot to me.
How's everyone else enjoying their maternity leave? Are you out and about, or are you embracing the slow days at home too?
I’m 5 months PP
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