Amy Schumer Candidly Opens Up About Being 'Afraid' to Return to Work After Welcoming Son Gene

Amy Schumeris opening up about her experience returning to work after giving birth to her first child, son Gene.

On Saturday, the comedian shared two adorable photos of herself cradling Gene, five months to the day that she and husband Chris Fischer welcomed him.

“Five months today and like all moms I love him so much it hurts,” Schumer, 38, wrote on Instagram. “I’m feeling strong and good and like I’m still a human being with interests and ambitions and goals I’m excited to reach. It’s felt good to be back at work.”

The actress then revealed the hardships of returning to work after giving birth for the first time.

“I was so worried about it and was afraid to go back after he was 3 months old,” the mom of one added. “A couple days I’ve cried from missing him. But it’s mostly good to be back and the breaks energize me to be a better mom and appreciate our time even more.”

A number of celebrity moms commented on Schumer’s post and shared similar stories to hers, includingDebra Messing,Ramona Singer,Drew Barrymore, andAli Fedotowsky.

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source: people.com