Hi Maisy

I'm back at work as a casual. I work for family though, so it's pretty flexible and I'm not doing any client work, but internal admin stuff. Though saying that, it's still not much and I'm not very productive. I'm in the office now on BB and FB

A friend of mine in the UK took 9 months off after her baby died and felt ready to go back full-time after that. I've tried going back full-time but I can't handle it yet. I'm thinking of trying again in the new year. It's been difficult financially, but not the end of the world. I think getting back into a routine might help though.

I'm also wanting to make sure I have enough hours to be eligible for paid parental leave next year if we get pregnant again.

I think 6 months would probably be the minimum before feeling ready, but it will be different for different people. Don't push yourself. It's early days yet. Just make sure you have people to catch up with so you're not at home all day on your own.