Does anyone else regularly put their DC in childcare on a day they are not working?

[Hollythemolly]

I’m in the fortunate position of being able to put my 2 year old into nursery on my day off, for some of the day.

I work 4 days. DC spends 2 days with my mum, 2 days at nursery.

Sometimes on my day off, I put DC in nursery for a half day or a “school day” (ie short day) to enable myself to get chores done or exercise. And also I admit I find a full day 6am-7pm with a toddler stressful

Then I spend the rest of the day doing something fun with DC.
Some weeks we do a day trip so DC is with me all day.

I feel so guilty, even though DC loves nursery and the most DC is ever at nursery is 3 days per week.

I was wondering if anyone else does this, or if you would it if were an option? (Realise childcare expensive so this is not an option for many, and realise I am fortunate to have the choice)

Thank you to those who have posted.

I deliberately didn’t put this is AIBU and my question was not AIBU, although I welcome the full range of opinions.

Regarding my mum, I have never “asked” her to help, she was thrilled to have grandchildren and volunteered to help. She’s young-ish and fit and absolutely adores children. I’m very grateful for the help and I don’t feel I take advantage - she often offers to babysit on Saturday nights and I very rarely accept.
Her own mum helped her when us kids were little and she said she wants to do the same. She’s fully retired so she has the rest of the week for herself. She understands that I need to get my chores done and she’s into fitness herself so understands my desire to keep fit. Plus she’s an intelligent, strong adult so if she was unhappy with the arrangement I’m sure she could speak to me about it.

I’ve had an anxiety diagnosis in the past and reached a real low a few years ago, so I’m determined to keep on top of my health - - - which includes outdoors sport in the daylight and fresh air, rather than an exercise video at home where possible. I don’t want to hit that low ever again, for my child’s sake as much as my own.

@Hollythemolly you don't have to justify yourself to anyone. You do what you need to do, especially if that time allows you to keep your mental health in tact.

You put your child in daycare on your day off?! It is not hard to do chores with one toddler. Why have children . This is whats wrong with society and why so many kids have issues. Yes you should feel guilty instead of trying to justify it to people online.

I have reported your nasty post