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Things We Wish Someone Would've Told Us About Postpartum Life
You'll Get Used To A New Normal
"I really liked maternity leave. I think a big part of it was I'd been busy at work, so I appreciated having much slower-paced days. I also knew it was temporary. But when I went back to work, I was surprised by how much we had to adjust to a new evening routine, in particular. Leaving the office by a specific time, having to fit in dinner with a short window before bedtime — all of that took a lot of learning and two years later, I'm still not great at it." - Megan R.
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