Anyone else have maternity leave end just as shelter in place started?
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Anonymous
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My maternity leave ended 2 weeks before COVID shelter in place started. Anyone else in a similar situation? I've basically been in my house non-stop since September. I do think I'm going a bit insane, really. On my maternity leave I went to moms' groups to get social interaction, but it's still isolating. Shelter-in-place is actually easier for me because now everyone is isolated with me. Also, it's better because the days are longer and lighter (the winter darkness really got to me on mat leave). That said, I'm still struggling with the ongoing isolation. It's been nearly 8 months. This year is so weird.
On the plus side, it's easier to keep nursing my baby since I'm home with him. I wasn't sure how long I'd last with pumping, but I think this will help me get farther. I'd love to get him to 12 mo but even 9 or 10 months would be great. |
Anonymous
| Yes. I was back at work in February and my baby was supposed to start day care March 16. (He didn't, but we're paying 50% to hold his spot.) He's my second so maternity leave was not so isolating for me, but my problem is that I'm terrified to go back to work and send him to day care. I don't trust that my workplace will be cautious about reopening, and I know babies are at risk for a lot of respiratory illnesses, especially if the second wave coincides with the flu. |
Anonymous
| OP here. I completely understand what you're saying. We were about to start a nanny share with my son but didn't due to COVID, so now my husband and I are both attempting to work part time while we split care of the baby (we basically collectively work 7 days a week at this point). I'm terrified of what will happen when our workplaces reopen because I, too am scared to send him to daycare. I'm struggling to see how this will look in the summer, fall, and next winter. If I'm not comfortable sending him to daycare will I have to just quit my job? |
Anonymous
| These are my thoughts exactly. Does anyone else have any thoughts on the safety of a nanny share or even having a nanny come into your home that is not sheltered in place with you. This would be starting in the summer. thoughts? |