First week back at the office after 12 weeks with my daughter and I feel like I'm missing everything. Got like three texts from my wife with photos and updates and now I'm just staring at my desk not getting anything done. How do you guys handle this? Does it get easier or am I just going to feel like this forever.
Real talk - I went back after 8 weeks and I felt like I was missing everything too. But the routine helps and honestly the time at home becomes more intentional. You'll get through this.
Three weeks in and the hardest part is you're not sleeping anyway so going back to work almost feels easier. But then you realize you're missing the little moments. Hang in there, it does get better.
This is the hardest part of being a working dad honestly. You're going to miss stuff but you're also showing your daughter what hard work looks like. Both matter.
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That first week back is brutal. I did 12 weeks with my son and going back felt like I was abandoning him even though logically I knew it was fine. It gets easier but those first few weeks are rough.