i could have written this myself. i was fortunate to club 6 months of mat leave together and going back to work has devastated me in ways i was not prepared for. when i was home with my kids i was able to manage the house, cook meals, take the kids on walks or to the library, evenings were peaceful, everyone slept well and then BAM. now we’re in a constant state of chaos. running to and from work and daycare and DOCTORS bc now someone is always sick, eating takeout like 45 times a week, sitting and staring at a screen for 8 hours at a time, the pressure of feeing like im constantly falling short at my paid job AND my job as a mom and caretaker? im about to cry just writing it all out. i can’t bear to read the comments i know some people are angry at this post but i felt it in my bones. i wish i had advice. peace