Just got back from paternity leave and it's rough

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Apr 101 min read

Took 6 weeks off when my third was born and honestly it was incredible bonding time. But now that I'm back at work full time I feel like I'm missing everything. My wife is home with the baby but I feel guilty being at the office when I could be there. I love my job but this leave really showed me what matters. How do other guys handle coming back after that? The guilt is real.

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JJustinNew DadApr 12

Six weeks is amazing time with a newborn. The transition back is brutal though, I'm not gonna lie. Just try to remember that going to work and being a good provider IS showing up for your family. You're doing both things.

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CChristopherRegularApr 10

I remember that exact feeling coming back from leave. The hardest part for me was the mental switch from being all-in with the baby to suddenly being gone 8-10 hours. Give yourself grace while you adjust.

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MMikeRegularApr 11

The bonding part is everything. You can't get that time back so the fact that you're recognizing how special it was matters. Now the hard part is finding your new normal where you're working and still being present. It takes a minute.

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