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Returning to work

Hi,

My little one is 6 months old. I will be returning to work when she is 1. She will be going to nursery. Is anyone else filled with anxiety and dread about leaving their little one. Any mums that have done it and had positive experiences. It is all I can think about and I still have another 6 months to go.

We had a traumatic birth so I am wondering if this is affecting how I am feeling too.

Any tips/support/advice greatly appreciated 👏

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We didn't put our little one until 2 years old. But my only advice is that you try your hardest to seem excited that they are going into nursery when dropping off (I know it's harder than it seems). We saw so many mums telling their children they would miss them and be sad that they couldn't see them and the poor kids were in the right state. We always made it an adventure where he would meet new friends etc. But I understand it's also hard returning to work, I go back in 2 weeks, and I'm not looking forward to it xx

My eldest started nursery when she was 7 months old I was an absolute wreck but she loved it and was always so happy going in which eased my mind it’s really hard to leave them but I found being back at work improved my confidence and gave me back something that was just mine instead of just feeling like mummy and wife! I’m nervous to go back this time round but I know when I settle it will be ok! It’s so hard but just be kind to yourself I promise it gets easier! ❤️

My baby’s nearly 6 weeks and I’m already dreading this🤣she has a place in nursery for when she’s about 10 months old. But thinking of also getting a childminder before this because I can’t be taking 10 months off work. I can’t bare the thought of leaving her with anyone! All she wants is me :( but nursery will be soooo good for them. They’ll love the socialising & playing & learning🥹

Thank you everyone, I think it is just the unknown. I am trying to put it to the back of my brain so that it doesn't ruin my maternity leave. It is so hard, and I know she'll probably have the best time x

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