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My partner and I are currently both on parental leave. It's been wonderful (and crazy, hectic, we exist in a constant state of exhaustion) to be at home with our little one! But as the months approach, the anticipation of returning to work has been on the rise, and so has my anxiety.

I don't know what to expect upon return - will I be caught up to date on everything I've missed? Will all my responsibilities still be there for me to take over again? Or what if all the work I've done in my role has been undone, and I need to re-learn everything? I'd love some insight into this - as a new parent, it's definitely been on my mind, and any words of advice would be very appreciated.