Tuesday 8 October 2013

The P&G Everyday Effect


A year ago in July I found myself back in the world of work after taking 13 months off for maternity leave. I have spoken on many occasions about how I felt about returning to work, scared, anxious, excited, nervous, worried and guilty just to name a few of those feelings that were rushing through my body like a tsunami.

I know I cannot be the only parent in the world who has felt a mass array of different emotions about the return to work. For me it felt like it was the end of an era, that special year where I had only my beautiful boy to spend my days with. Everything else was just a million miles away, but it is surprising how quickly the time can fly when you are neck deep in nappies and the real world is anticipating your return.

Going back to work presents you with a whole new set of things to feel guilty about, the milestones you may miss. The smiles and laughs that are poised for someone else, the general day to day life that you have built together is turned up side down and given a vigorous shake.

  Were you worried about going back to work after having children? Around 85% of mums have come forward to feeling like this, they felt nervous about their return to work. But a few simple acts can make all the difference to that first day back in the office…

Almost a third of mums said that a new hairstyle gave them more confidence when returning to work, whilst another 30% thought the same about new clothes. Even something as small as having an early night made a quarter of the mums we spoke to feel better about the day ahead.

P&G think that by doing ordinary things, we can make a difference to our own and the lives of those around us. P&G calls the impact of these seemingly ordinary moments the “Everyday Effect”.

So, to try and make a little difference in your day, P&G would like to treat one lucky reader a selection of P&G goodies so that you can enjoy a bit of the Everyday Effect too!

Here is what you will find in your P&G goodie selection.



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Good luck, and if you are returning to work soon. Enjoy!



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224 comments:

  1. Unknown7 October 2013 at 20:21

    i absolutely hated returning to work after my first child (1 yr maternity) but with my second i took 2 years maternity and returning to work was even worse x

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  2. Tracy Nixon7 October 2013 at 20:44

    Hated it! I felt lost.

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  3. Fiona Henderson7 October 2013 at 20:54

    Was one of the hardest things i had to do

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  4. Cat Williams7 October 2013 at 20:59

    I am due to go off in Feb but think ill only be off for 6 months :(

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  5. Hayley7 October 2013 at 21:06

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  6. Hayley7 October 2013 at 21:09

    Never had to take time off work for children, but i did for long term sickness for a while. Going back was terrifying, but satisfying

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  7. Pooky7 October 2013 at 21:12

    Having to go back to work after maternity leave and leaving my little girl was truly devastating.

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  8. anthony harrington7 October 2013 at 21:20

    I hated my return to work, I only had 2 weeks off, which was annual leave not paternity leave. hated leaving my Wife and little baby.

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  9. lozzle7 October 2013 at 21:23

    i enjoyed adult company again

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  10. paulapants7 October 2013 at 21:23

    I hated going back to work too :-(

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  11. maci2347 October 2013 at 21:36

    not great but got to be done

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  12. Unknown7 October 2013 at 21:49

    I enjoyed going back to work , first baby was actually very difficult , reflux, colic, poor sleeper so on my 2 days at work I actually felt less stressed .

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  13. clairew1377 October 2013 at 21:50

    I was very nervous. Whilst I had been off the office had changed and I didn't go back to the same job.

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  14. mata7777 October 2013 at 21:55

    I was worried how my son would cope without me as he was only 8 months at the time.

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  15. Unknown7 October 2013 at 22:22

    Really worried that I wouldn't be able to do job as well

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  16. Anonymous7 October 2013 at 22:51

    Being a mum is hard but worth it

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  17. ashton537 October 2013 at 23:04

    Not great at all

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  18. clareandtribe7 October 2013 at 23:06

    couldn't wait the 3rd time round !

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  19. Zoe G7 October 2013 at 23:20

    I felt apprehensive and guilty

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  20. lynsey buchanan7 October 2013 at 23:52

    Mixed emotions but was very hard to tear myself away fro my daughter but glad of adult company

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  21. JudeVFR4008 October 2013 at 00:31

    I didn't go back to work until my daughter was 3. We lived cheaply, and my partner was starting out in his career, so we moved often. It was easier for me to stay at home with her. I was certainly ready for some adult company, and my daughter was ready for company of others too. Hard work, but the right thing for us.

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  22. Unknown8 October 2013 at 02:01

    I was so, so ready to go back to work - my girl was 2 and 3 months. But now I'm back, I miss her so much. I miss my life before. Nearly a year later and I'm still unsure as to whether I made the right decision

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  23. Hannah ONeill8 October 2013 at 07:42

    Tired!

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  24. mummy248 October 2013 at 08:10

    I dreaded it! I follow as mummy24

    Ashleigh Allan

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  25. Kelly Koya8 October 2013 at 08:17

    I've not returned!

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  26. Unknown8 October 2013 at 09:21

    I went back as soon as i could, otherwise the longer you leave it the worse it is and i think you can loose your confidence a little. I missed the adult company as well, work brings!

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  27. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 09:29

    Sad :(

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  28. lucky3218 October 2013 at 09:33

    i felt really upset when i returned to work and missed my son terribly and also suffered guilt at times :(

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  29. emma walters8 October 2013 at 09:35

    dreaded it! still don't want to be there but need the pennies

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  30. Hilda hazel Wright8 October 2013 at 09:39

    Good to get back to adult company and feeling like a normal person again!

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  31. Rishona Taylor8 October 2013 at 10:02

    guilty- so much so, I gave it up!

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  32. emma c8 October 2013 at 10:18

    Not gone back yet as had to find another job but I am not looking forward to it its the missingv out on her doing things for the first time

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  33. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 10:22

    Nervous about leaving the little one. Was concerned about safety, as previously I had been there responsible for safety etc and doing my best. Now I wasn't there I was anxious with this experience, though feelings really mixed. As I was also trying to reassure myself that we had done our best to ensure all was well, and it was likely that everything was fine. Takes time to readjust.

    Rachel Craig

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  34. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 10:24

    going back to work was hard but I am more than just a mum and my daughter was in the care of my mum which was lovely as they are so close now victoriahine@hotmail.co.uk

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  35. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 10:30

    oh Nervous initially but also I believe a better mum for it

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  36. Lj Baker8 October 2013 at 10:49

    I felt petrified going back to work but after a few weeks it got easier

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  37. Unknown8 October 2013 at 10:54

    quite nervous

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  38. Unknown8 October 2013 at 11:19

    enthusiastic but slightly stressed!

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  39. Lucy Locket8 October 2013 at 11:24

    Very nervous! I'm quite an anxious person anyway but once I got there I was ok but anxious about what was going on at home!

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  40. Angie8 October 2013 at 12:23

    following via gfc as angieh

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  41. Angie8 October 2013 at 12:24

    I'm scared but will appreciate some adult talk!

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  42. Unknown8 October 2013 at 13:42

    not looking forward to it at all, dont want to be apart from him xxx

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  43. Emma Jackson8 October 2013 at 15:22

    I haven't, I decided to stay home and I never regretted it x

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  44. Janice Mackin8 October 2013 at 16:05

    I am a SAHM.

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  45. Katrina8 October 2013 at 16:06

    I haven't gone back yet!

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  46. justine meyer8 October 2013 at 17:28

    I wasn't happy but needs must

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  47. Isabel8 October 2013 at 18:09

    Not gone yet!

    Isabel O'Brien
    @yyesidolikecake

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  48. Isabel8 October 2013 at 18:10

    Not gone yet!

    Isabel O'Brien
    @yyesidolikecake

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  49. suzanne cooke8 October 2013 at 18:49

    I dreaded it, awful

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  50. carowood8 October 2013 at 18:51

    I just felt so guilty at leaving my son with a childminder

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  51. Unknown8 October 2013 at 18:56

    I hated it

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  52. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 19:48

    I enjoyed it-I knew my son had a great childminder and all the time we spent together was quality time

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  53. alijohnson8 October 2013 at 20:17

    mixed feelings - hated leaving my child and felt guilty, but loved having some adult conversation and brain stimulation x

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  54. Isis1981uk8 October 2013 at 20:31

    I love working & it make me make the most of the time I do have with my son. I have no guilt because I have no choice financially...it's be a stay at home mum OR pay the mortgage...not both.

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  55. Unknown8 October 2013 at 20:58

    I returned when my young son started school :)

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  56. smolaki8 October 2013 at 22:08

    I hate it and I love it at the same time...

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  57. kathcake8 October 2013 at 22:11

    it's hard but it helps you provide for your children

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  58. Unknown8 October 2013 at 22:49

    Sad but that's life!

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  59. Sue Bowden9 October 2013 at 09:17

    Hated it, but needs, needed

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  60. Robwhufc9 October 2013 at 10:31

    Follower vi gfc

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  61. Anonymous9 October 2013 at 10:52

    Amazing!

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  62. Anonymous9 October 2013 at 10:57

    Exciting and balanced with home life.

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  63. Jenni9 October 2013 at 13:57

    My friend hated it but I think she's got used to it now the children are older :)

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  64. Pauline Wilson9 October 2013 at 15:06

    I was a full time mum for years so I felt great getting back to work earning again and meeting people

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  65. Pam Gregory9 October 2013 at 15:17

    Hated every minute!

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  66. soozybee9 October 2013 at 18:03

    Following on GFC as Soozy Hall

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  67. soozybee9 October 2013 at 18:04

    I haven't had it yet but I dread it

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  68. Rachel9 October 2013 at 21:45

    A necessary evil

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  69. angie mummy9 October 2013 at 22:37

    I dreaded it but I had a good support network so knew baby was ok while I was at work

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  70. Unknown10 October 2013 at 09:42

    I decided to start a business from home so I could be there for my kids & keep on top of looking after the house. Also i could arrange appointments when it suited me. This worked for me but being at home alot can drive you mad!

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  71. Jenifer - Kitsch N Sync10 October 2013 at 13:54

    Really difficult, but in some ways it was nice to have a bit of 'me' back again. xx

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  72. samj10 October 2013 at 17:01

    I hated it

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  73. Kerry locke10 October 2013 at 20:51

    I dreaded it ... so I became freelance and worked from home ... its much harder and my day is really long - but I love every minute of my freedom

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  74. MANDY DOHERTY11 October 2013 at 11:19

    Hated it!!

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  75. Unknown11 October 2013 at 12:52

    Trying to look for work after taking 10 years off to have and raise my 2 kids!! Finding it so hard to get out there as Ive no experience and there are very little jobs to be had!

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  76. Unknown11 October 2013 at 14:53

    ive not returned :)

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  77. Unknown11 October 2013 at 17:50

    I didn't return till the youngest was 4, so it was OK, but only because I was only working school hours

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  78. Anonymous11 October 2013 at 19:10

    returned at three months. big mistake

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  79. ted11 October 2013 at 21:31

    tina edwards tina9stan@gmail.com

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  80. ted11 October 2013 at 21:31

    i felt exhausted

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  81. Hannah Lord11 October 2013 at 22:38

    Really hated it and knew I'd have soo much to do when I got home as I couldn't trust the ex to do anything

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  82. jane greenfield12 October 2013 at 13:52

    haven't gone back to work its a full time job looking after 3 kids

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  83. Erica Price13 October 2013 at 09:39

    Following on GFC epricetemp at gmail.com

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  84. Erica Price13 October 2013 at 09:40

    Was very gradual as working for myself from home and didn't really notice it because started at a couple of hours per week.

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  85. caroline13 October 2013 at 10:25

    I didn't mind so much, part time so best of both worlds

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  86. Anonymous13 October 2013 at 10:55

    it was hard leaving kids at first but gradually got into the swing of it

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  87. andrea lloyd13 October 2013 at 14:00

    working only part time as feel guilty leaving her to much

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  88. Hannah Wood13 October 2013 at 15:41

    Happy. x

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  89. Lucy Zelazowski13 October 2013 at 15:50

    I had to return to work twice. Each time I felt excited going back and being challenged daily using my brain. But each time I missed my little men so much.

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  90. Unknown13 October 2013 at 20:45

    Ive not returned yet

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  91. mellysocks14 October 2013 at 02:37

    I hated it and gave up work again.

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  92. Unknown14 October 2013 at 13:24

    I haven't yet

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  93. Happy Homebird14 October 2013 at 16:18

    I didn't go back!

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  94. Julie14 October 2013 at 21:30

    I hated every minute of it, would much rather have stayed at home but could never afford it, and I still work full time many years later - don't know how I did it looking back

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  95. honora14 October 2013 at 21:34

    Not been there yet.

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  96. Jayne14 October 2013 at 22:20

    Hated it, so decided to be a stay at home mum instead.

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  97. Unknown16 October 2013 at 20:56

    i loved work but left because i wanted to be the one to raise my kids. after i had my son i went back to work for a while. was very nervous but was nice to get some time to myself. i then got pregnant with my daughter and stopped working again. im in the process of looking for a job now and feeling very nervous :) fingers crossed i here something soon :)

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  98. Unknown17 October 2013 at 16:44

    Scared - but looked forward to getting into the swing of it again.

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  99. Melanie C (Miss Melvis)17 October 2013 at 23:00

    My return to work (x2) was a little different as my pregnancies weren't successful. My first time I couldn't wait to go back, the second time I was dreading it. Of course, both times were fine as I've been working in the same office for 10 years and the people there are fab! x

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  100. Alice In Sheffield18 October 2013 at 10:51

    I've never had to have time off for kids but I think I'd struggle!

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  101. darifas18 October 2013 at 20:25

    scared

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  102. Unknown18 October 2013 at 20:29

    excited and a bit nervous

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  103. P Wendy Clayton18 October 2013 at 21:28

    I was ready to go back to work for some adult company and conversation but my child was in the workplace nursery and I could go there during breaks so not complete separation, it got easier to leave longer between my visits as I got more engrossed in work

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  104. Danielle Graves19 October 2013 at 13:20

    I didn't go back to work after having Jacob. He has to have lots of hospital appointments and my health is not great after my c-section so it was decided I would stay home to care for the wee boy. I do miss work sometimes, and being amongst adults.

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  105. greigspencer19 October 2013 at 17:54

    hated going back, but needed the money

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  106. Susie Wilkinson19 October 2013 at 22:48

    I haven't, and am quite happy that way!

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  107. clairdownham20 October 2013 at 15:06

    thanks for the giveaway studownham@aol.com

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  108. clairdownham20 October 2013 at 15:07

    ive had to stay at home as no one to look after kids and childcare too expensive

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  109. carla mills20 October 2013 at 15:31

    Worried. Xx

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  110. Danielle Woodman20 October 2013 at 17:41

    Following through gfc as ellstara

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  111. Unknown20 October 2013 at 21:55

    love it!

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  112. betsy ferguson20 October 2013 at 22:23

    Felt like a kid after the six weeks holiday, full of nerves.

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  113. Unknown20 October 2013 at 23:15

    Haven't gone yet

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  114. Anonymous21 October 2013 at 09:49

    Shaky - everything moves on and you've been left behind.

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  115. emma21 October 2013 at 12:02

    emma Thackery
    emmathackery88@gmail.com

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  116. Solange21 October 2013 at 20:23

    I had very mixed emotions, but it had to be done

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  117. Isis1981uk21 October 2013 at 20:33

    Following on GFC laurastewardcomp

    I was happy to go back to work as I feel a real sense of achievement & enjoy managing my team - I also appreciate fully the time I spend with my son.

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  118. Unknown21 October 2013 at 22:43

    LittleMissSunshine01@Outlook.com

    I felt sad going back to work, and still feel guilty most days. But..needs must! x

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  119. Unknown22 October 2013 at 09:10

    I hated it, I was working at the local council and no one would talk to me as they saw my maternity leave as one big holiday.

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  120. Emccrubb22 October 2013 at 14:24

    I missed my little boy but it was good to return to a normal adult enviornment

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  121. cheryl10022 October 2013 at 20:47

    I felt so guilty and rushed to pick him up straight away, however, on the plus side, I had adult conversation again and felt like me!

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  122. Unknown22 October 2013 at 21:44

    Nervous

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  123. AMcCutcheon23 October 2013 at 09:51

    I don't want to return to work

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  124. Unknown23 October 2013 at 18:24

    I hated it but is now nice to get away sometimes

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  125. Rebecca J24 October 2013 at 00:52

    I haven't yet - don't want to haha

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  126. Tam B24 October 2013 at 14:24

    I had very similar feelings to you but once your first week is over all the fears subside.

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  127. Unknown24 October 2013 at 18:41

    Gutted

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  128. Katie Walker24 October 2013 at 20:10

    I am due to go back soon very nervous don't want to admit they are growing up

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  129. Natalie Crossan24 October 2013 at 20:25

    Quite good, I went back when my daughter was 4 months old and she has become a very sociable little girl due to nursery :)

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  130. Unknown24 October 2013 at 20:51

    not happy.

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  131. Unknown24 October 2013 at 23:48

    thankfully i haven't had to yet x

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  132. Unknown25 October 2013 at 02:08

    thankfully i didnt have to leave my babies when they were young to go back to work it would of been gut wrenching to leave them every day when they were so small and needed their mother

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  133. ammaline25 October 2013 at 10:13

    I hated going back to work, but needs must!

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  134. Unknown25 October 2013 at 10:35

    I didn't! But that was 10 years ago, now expecting again, but think I will look forward to returning this time...

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  135. Anonymous25 October 2013 at 11:17

    Kirsty Slow
    Im going back on Saturday...Im really excited x

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  136. Unknown25 October 2013 at 11:55

    I dreaded it. The day seemed to drag, it was the longest day of my life

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  137. bridgetteosullivan25 October 2013 at 12:25

    Guilty about leaving him

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  138. Unknown25 October 2013 at 12:49

    Dreadful - I felt the best place for my daughter was with me and only I could give her the care she needed

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  139. pegasus197525 October 2013 at 13:41

    Gutted at leaving my beautiful blue eyed boy :)

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  140. Unknown25 October 2013 at 16:06

    I haven't returned to work yet, but when I do I will feel really apprehensive, and worried, but in another sense I cant wait either!

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  141. Rachael25 October 2013 at 16:47

    I hated the thought of returning to work - for a week before hand i found myself getting nervous and anxious and the night before, i cried my eyes out. Luckily the thought of returning was worse than the real thing. Although its a struggle to juggle everything, i enjoy the chat and office banter and have a new appreciation for how mums juggle everything once little ones come into your life.

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  142. lyn burgess25 October 2013 at 17:33

    Very mixed emotions. I was so sad to be leaving my little one with mum, but looked forward to mixing again with grown ups.

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  143. Anonymous25 October 2013 at 18:54

    I don't have children of my own but I can imagine how hard it must be...We have just had a girl return to work after a year of maternity leave and she found it really hard. She said that it was so hard to drop him off with family or at daycare and walk away. On the other hand she did say that it was nice to be around adults again and have a normal conversation without having to watch what he was doing.

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  144. Jo Booth25 October 2013 at 19:28

    nervous, and didn't want to leave her at nursery. It did my daughter good though

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  145. Sarah Huddlestone25 October 2013 at 20:54

    I expected it to be easier 2nd time around but it was actually harder. More nerve wracking and less confidence. After a few weeks felt settled in.

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  146. Anonymous25 October 2013 at 23:03

    decided not to at the last minute

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  147. Kelly Hirst25 October 2013 at 23:23

    I only returned afterward being told I would have to have to repay some extra maternity money I was given, but I'm now glad I did.

    Kel

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  148. blondejess1978@hotmail.co.uk26 October 2013 at 07:27

    very scary my son is only 2 and im very nervous but i know he'l be fine and it's the right thing to do

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  149. Nyasha Mtutu26 October 2013 at 09:59

    I went back to work after 7 months as I missed it!

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  150. Unknown26 October 2013 at 10:36

    I was lucky that when i went back my mum was looking after my boys - it makes a difference if you have confidence in your childcare

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  151. Hazel Christopher26 October 2013 at 11:03

    I'm still a SAHM but I'm not looking forward to returning to work, I just find it so daunting.

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  152. Unknown26 October 2013 at 11:33

    felt guilty - but couldn't afford to stay home :(

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  153. katie skeoch 26 October 2013 at 13:22

    I felt that I had to be more than a mum, but walked around like I had a limb missing, it was very hard

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  154. Unknown26 October 2013 at 14:17

    Relieved in one way and a little guilty too.

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  155. Unknown26 October 2013 at 15:46

    It was hard, however you have to do it .

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  156. olivia28017726 October 2013 at 16:42

    Hated it. Went back after 2 virtually consecutive maternity leaves (I was actually already pregnant when I returned after having Melody). I still hate it, even though it's only part time.

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  157. Linda Hobbis26 October 2013 at 17:16

    Following via GFC. Linda Hobbis lindahobbis38@hotmail.co.uk

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  158. Linda Hobbis26 October 2013 at 17:17

    Haven't gone back to work yet and am dreading it.

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  159. Unknown26 October 2013 at 17:53

    currently pregnant so haven't gone back yet

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  160. Unknown26 October 2013 at 18:39

    I found it difficult to juggle work and home life

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  161. BeX26 October 2013 at 19:40

    i felt preoccupied about my baby

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  162. Lyndsey Beckford26 October 2013 at 20:11

    Nervous!

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  163. nbrad123426 October 2013 at 20:26

    I hated returning to work and it was so hard leaving my daughter with someone else to watch.

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  164. janine atkin26 October 2013 at 20:58

    i hated going back! still hating it!

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  165. Jodie Green26 October 2013 at 21:25

    i havnt yet had to go back as im currently 33weeks, nervous and think il be quite upset about leaving baby once the time comes though

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  166. TC26 October 2013 at 21:33

    I was a bit anxious about her being in nursery one of the days I work but happy to get my brain working fully and have some grown up company again (and I get to go to the loo on my own!)

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  167. Unknown26 October 2013 at 21:50

    hiro1982@hotmail.co.uk

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  168. Tamsin26 October 2013 at 21:53

    always felt guilty

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  169. Soo26 October 2013 at 22:17

    Hated it, felt like you'd lost a limb. Would have loved to have been able to stay at home

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  170. Gwyn26 October 2013 at 22:22

    Well, I preferred being at home...

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  171. Brenda Wilkes27 October 2013 at 00:07

    Stressed.

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  172. Unknown27 October 2013 at 00:29

    Hated it!

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  173. samantha rummens27 October 2013 at 00:51

    i hated it

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  174. HBS27 October 2013 at 08:19

    When I returned back to work after the first 2 children it was awful I was full time and by the time I collected them and gave them tea it was bed time. When we had our 3rd we agreed I would become a SAHM.

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  175. Unknown27 October 2013 at 08:32

    Rubbish!

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  176. Col27 October 2013 at 08:57

    Ive just had a month off from holiday and that was like being flogged!

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  177. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 09:45

    I felt gutted your torn nither giving your all at work or at home

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  178. harviebleu27 October 2013 at 09:54

    Easier than being at home!

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  179. HayleyT27 October 2013 at 10:39

    I was lucky enough to have been able to finish work, so didn't have the upset of leaving my little one x

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  180. Leanne W27 October 2013 at 10:55

    I am due to go off in Feb but think ill only be off for 6 months :(

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  181. Chrissie27 October 2013 at 11:22

    Very anxious and stressed!

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  182. nikilily27 October 2013 at 11:26

    missed my little one so much had to keep phoning the nursery to check she was ok!!

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  183. Kristy Brown27 October 2013 at 11:42

    First time round I was very nervous as my son was only 6 weeks old (the days when you only got 12 weeks off). Second time round I hadn't worked since my son was 16 mths old and returned when my daughter was 9mths....I was much more geared up and only worked 100 metres from home so was ok with it.

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  184. jo-anne27 October 2013 at 11:42

    hated it first time round so much so that ive decided to wait this time till my little one are at school full time, its a struggle but worth it, all 3 boys love me being at home!

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  185. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 12:23

    I'm feeling really nervous about it, but I found a good childminder so it takes away some of the nerves! x

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  186. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 12:26

    Only 9 weeks yet, so not really thinking about it

    @oneisjamie

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  187. Jill Fairbanks27 October 2013 at 12:41

    Excited but apprehensive although I don't know why I was working at home doing odd bits

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  188. Sue McCarthy27 October 2013 at 13:01

    I've never had any children but I have had to return to work after being widowed, twice. It was truly awful.

    It's amazing how many people have the hump with you when you've been off for a couple of months through no fault of your own, but before you left, they were full of sympathy, take as much time as you need & all that.

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  189. Unknown27 October 2013 at 13:20

    I was lucky enough to go back part time so it eased me back in.

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  190. Jacqueline Roberts27 October 2013 at 13:21

    Hated it was tired and had Mummy brain couldn't even remember codes to get in work!

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  191. Claire Nelson27 October 2013 at 14:41

    I was happy to be back and have not regretted it but I do only work 4 days a week.

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  192. kirsty woods27 October 2013 at 14:48

    It was very hard

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  193. Alison27 October 2013 at 15:10

    It was really hard

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  194. Little Lord Level Up27 October 2013 at 15:37

    My wife did work for a little while, but depending on your job it can be more stress than it's worth!

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  195. Unknown27 October 2013 at 16:25

    Really difficult in fact I hated it and felt so guilty!

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  196. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 16:33

    I loved being with my two children, but at the same time, I couldn't wait to get back to work. I think it's crucial to get back into the work force early on. When you have a mortgage to pay and you want to provide the best a child can get, not material things, just plenty of food, clothing, good education etc. The current government has pursued policies that encourage more parents of young children to enter the workplace and put the demands of their careers before the needs of their children. It would be foolish not to keep your foot in the door regarding your career: nearly half of all mums will end up as single parents, and with the gender pay gap still more than 12 per cent, if you let your skills lapse and don’t go to work at all in your children’s early years, this gap widens even further. sheils_glass@hotmail.com

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  197. nocona27 October 2013 at 16:38

    Positive as I enjoy the best of both worlds and want the best for my children so need to earn the pennies. I also think its a good example to you children and encourages children to be more social by leaving mummy for a few hours each day!

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  198. Robyn Clarke27 October 2013 at 17:06

    I'm dreading the thought, I feel pregnant very quickly after my first. Baby 2 due in January, don't know how I'm going to cope going back when I've got 2 little angels at home

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  199. Jo27 October 2013 at 17:39

    I dreaded it - but it was made easier by my daughter loving nursery

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  200. Unknown27 October 2013 at 18:12

    I had equal parts dread and excitement. It was nice to use my brain again and get back to some normality.

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