HI Adznsarah - congrats on your puppy what a sweet little thing she is !
Come on over to the lab forum if you get a chance (in the breed sub forum section ' those crazy labradors'), plenty of info and puppies on the breed as well.
I feel for you and understand how hard it is to leave her. It seems like you are doing as much as you can for her in the circumstances.
Not sure if I have too much advice, it sounds like you're doing the right things.
Did you get a chance to spend a few days with her at home before you and OH went back to work ? If you did, then gradually having separation time would help. Easier said than done I know with our daily lives.
Can you leave a radio on while she's there alone ? I think if your mum is coming to say hello that helps also - but if your mum has time suggest maybe she spend the 20 mins or so at your place with pup rather than taking her back to her own place ? Just keeps a routine etc.
We get our pup tomorrow, so excited, he's a 8wk old choc lab. I'm very very lucky because I work from home so will be able to spend alot of time with him in the early days. That said, it is important to have them get used to spending time alone so I'll be giving him occasional 'alone' time even when I'm here.
