Just got back from paternity leave and feeling lost

J

Aug 81 min read

Took 3 months off when my second was born and it was incredible. Now I'm back at work and the guilt is real. My wife is juggling the baby and our older kid and I feel like I abandoned them. Work feels pointless compared to what matters. How do you guys handle this transition? Does it get easier?

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JJake M.RegularAug 9

The transition back is the hardest part. I remember coming home that first week back and feeling like I missed everything. Give it a couple months to settle into a new routine.

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GGarrett M.New DadAug 9

That guilt is going to hit hard for a while but honestly you're already thinking about your kids which means you're doing fine. The fact that you took 3 months says everything.

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VVincentRegularAug 10

Real talk - you're going to feel guilty no matter what. Whether you're at work or home you'll think you should be doing the other thing. That's just dad life. Focus on quality when you're there.

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