Took 8 weeks with my newborn and it was incredible. Now I'm back at the office 5 days a week and I feel like I'm missing everything. My son is already changing so fast. I know I need to work but the guilt is eating me alive. Did anyone else feel this way? Does it get easier or do you just learn to live with it?
Eight weeks sounds amazing but man, I feel this in my soul. I'm back at the office and my toddler doesn't believe in sleep, so I'm exhausted either way. The guilt is real. Hang in there, it does get easier.
This is exactly why I'm dreading my oldest's first day of real school. I know that feeling is coming and I'm not ready for it. Sending you strength.
The hardest part of being a working dad right there. You're doing great though, and your kid is lucky to have someone who cares this much.
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The transition is brutal. Those first weeks back are the hardest. Try to schedule some quick video calls with your newborn during the day if you can. It helps bridge the gap.