I miss uninterupted conversations. And cups of tea. And, yes being able to go to the toilet when I need to.... the things we take for granted before babies! Of course it's all worth it.
LOL, amen.
After having both my babies I returned to work 3 days per week, the first time Natty was 13mo, this time Phoebe was 8mo. TBH both times I would've preferred 2 days, but this wasn't negotiable. I find working 3 days to be an odd mix of emotions for me. I miss my girls terribly, but I find my work stimulating and enjoyable.
It's hard to know how your kid will cope - they are all different. My kids get looked after by my parents a couple of days a week and their place is like a second home now. It's a big call for my folks and sometimes I feel like I have asked for too much, but when I see the bond they share with my kids I feel pretty good. I love that my kids have them and visa versa.