I think there are three reasons making it harder this time babe

1. I'm still Breastfeeding this time. DS had weaned months before so I didn't have that to consider

2. Yes, I am leaving 2 this time. I don't think it will affect DS so much, he is used to childcare and much more used to Dad doing things for him but I've barely been apart from DD since she was born

3. I also think that as this is my last maternity leave this is a factor. When I returned from having DS we were planning on another baby at some point. We have completed our family this time and although I am content with that it means now I will be working until retirement now. No big chunks of time with the kids. I guess I feel a sense of loss at that.

I wonder did others feel different returning to work for the second or subsequent time?