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"I wasn't ready to return to work, but I had to. I wish I was able to have more time with my daughter at that age."

How much leave did you take, and how comfortable were you taking it?

12 weeks. I wasn’t ready to return to work, but I had to. I wish I was able to have more time with my daughter at that age.

What was your biggest challenge going back to work?

Being away from my baby was difficult for me because I didn’t love my job at the time and had a long commute. It was emotionally difficult.

Who was your biggest source of support in returning to work? What was your biggest pregnancy indulgence?

I relied on a variety of friends for support.

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