Did you prepare in any way for return to work? Any tips? I have some leave remaining while baby started daycare. [ON]

I planned to take 18 months off but my 1 year old got a daycare spot next door very early and we couldn't pass it up. She's there daily for 3-4 hrs. I'm heartbroken and very very emotional, but that's a different story (likely from the breastfeeding weaning).

I'll likely have to return to work early to afford daycare now but I want to wait 2-3 months during the adjustment period. Did any of you do anything to prepare yourself for work? I panic and get very anxious thinking about working and having baby in daycare full time, especially since I had crazy long hours a week pre-baby. I love my job but I poured everything I had into it and my priorities have changed.

I've started therapy again this year and want to be emotionally prepared for work. I prepared like crazy for the baby. Should I meal prep for my first few weeks back at work too?? Ha. Thank you!!