Going back to the office next week and I feel awful about it. Son is only 6 weeks old and I feel like I'm abandoning him. My wife keeps telling me it's fine and that she's got it, but man the guilt is real. Any other dads deal with this? How do you balance providing for your family with wanting to be there for every moment?
Man, I get it but try not to be too hard on yourself. My son is 3 now and honestly he's fine. The time I have with him on my days off is way more meaningful than if I were home all the time exhausted. You're doing the right thing.
The guilt is real but here's the thing, going back to work and being mentally healthy is better for your kid than staying home and being burnt out. I had to tell myself that with my first one. You're not abandoning him, you're taking care of your family.
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I went through this exact guilt trip and honestly it didn't go away until I realized I was still being a present dad when I was home. Quality over quantity matters. Plus your son won't remember you being gone at 6 weeks, but he'll remember the time you do spend with him.