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Yes, I only took 3 days of leave when M. was first born and then a limited, modified maternity leave in June. Guess what! She loves me just as much as her papa... but the worst is when I come back from business trips. I feel like it takes a few hours for her to warm back up to me.

I am starting work on monday and LO will be 12 weeks old at the time. The one thing I look forward to is nursing her in the evenings and at night, I think that will keep our bond going strong even though we wont spend as much time together during the week

I went back at 10 weeks old. My son has (and does on a daily basis) go through stages of who he wants. One day may be a daddy day and the next is a mommy day. It is so hard when they are that young because they don't have many ways to show you love. My son started really being affectionate at about 11 months old. That helps so much because he will give hugs and kisses and sometimes just want cuddles.

Just keep offering your love and it will eventually be recipricated. I think that is also something to keep in mind when they become teenagers.

I went back to work at 9 weeks, and it's not uncommon for me to miss bedtime and only see LO in the mornings and on weekends. DH is around more since his hours are more flexible and his commute is shorter.
LO is 16 months old, and a total mama's boy. DH definitely spends more time with him, but there's no question he prefers me. LO is always psyched to see me, whether it's when I pick him up from daycare, or even come down the stairs if I've been upstairs and he's been downstairs w/ DH. So I definitely don't think working (even long hours) precludes awesome bonding with LO!

I'm a SAHM. My husband gets home and my LO's eyes light up and she gets a huge smile on her face. Those eyes and smile are only for him, even though she spends all day every day with me. Your LO loves you because you're her mommy, not because you're there 24/7.