Back from paternity leave and I already miss it

1w ago·1 min read

Took 8 weeks after our daughter was born and it was incredible. Now I'm back in the office full time and I feel like I'm missing everything. She's already changing so fast and I'm sitting in meetings 8 hours a day. I know I need the job and the paycheck but man this is harder than I expected. The first few weeks back have been rough on me mentally. Does it get easier?

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KKevin M.New Dad1w ago

The transition back is rough but you've got the memories from those 8 weeks and now you'll appreciate every minute with her even more. That's what I tell myself anyway after coming back from leave.

RRonRegular1w ago

Missing them when you're at work is the worst feeling. At least you had those 8 weeks to really bond. Some guys don't get that. Make the evenings count when you're home.

RRichardRegular1w ago

8 weeks sounds amazing but also way too short once you're living it right? I did the same with my second and coming back to full time was brutal. Those early weeks are irreplaceable. Hang in there.

DDerekRegular1w ago

That's the hardest part. You get a taste of what it's like to actually be there every day and then you're back to the grind. Do you get to do anything flexible with work or are you full 9 to 5?