I'm working two full, long days in the office and then two other days I'm committed to working from home for 4-5 hours per day. My "home" work days are a pain - I need to fit in in around DD3's sleep, school drop off/pick up etc but the benefit is that I am there for those school things. My office days are long - I got home last night just after 7pm and I've had a couple of days where DD3 has already been in bed by the time I get home, which is not what I want - but the benefit of those days is that I don't have to worry about anything but doing my job when I'm there and I really enjoy the independence.

It is hard juggling. I've been back almost two months and I'm struggling getting all my domestic stuff done but I think that's just a case of me getting myself more organised. Doing a cook up so you have dinner ready and needing just reheating, or significant prep done makes a huge difference. I'll be honest though - as hard as it is I absolutely love it. I've missed the mental stimulation that comes with working. I don't find it any more exhausting than being home all the time and think any physical tiredness is being well and truly offset by the benefit I am getting mentally and emotionally.