5.34 : Going Back to Work After Baby: Mom Guilt, Daycare Drop-Offs & Identity

Going back to work after having a baby hits differently than anyone prepares you for.

The guilt.The daycare drop-offs.The feeling that you’re failing at everything all at once.

In this solo episode of Baby Then What, Jessie answers real questions from moms who are in the thick of it, navigating maternity leave, returning to work, and trying to figure out who they are now.

Because this isn’t just about going back to work.It’s about identity, ambition, guilt, and learning how to exist in two completely different worlds at once.

In this episode, Jessie talks about:

How to deal with mom guilt (and why it never fully goes away)
The emotional reality of daycare drop-offs
Anxiety about returning to work after maternity leave
Feeling like you only see your kids for a few hours a day
How to rebuild confidence and “boss energy” after baby
Setting boundaries at work without feeling guilty
Balancing career growth and motherhood
How to survive the day-to-day (meals, routines, energy)

You can be ambitious and exhausted. You can love your kids and still want more for yourself. Both can exist at the same time.

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