To put DD in a nursery even though I am SAHM?

[CJ2010]

It would just be for a couple of sessions a week, not full time. I have a few reasons as to why I want to do this -DD is getting bored at home even though I spend lots of time playing with her, the mum and toddler grps local to me are full up with a waiting list and tbh I don't really want to go to one. I would also like to crack on with my housework and get it all done in one go.

I feel so guilty though. My family are very anti nurseries and I never thought I would end up considering Nursery care, but as I am currently heavily pregnant I could do with a couple of mornings a week to just be able to get on with housework and chores.

Do your DC's enjoy nursery? Do you think they benefit socially from it? DD is 15 months.

I would ask your mum what help she had when you were that age.....if she said she coped fine and didn't have any help at all, that's bully for her. You are not her and if you need some time then go ahead and have some time. Don't even tell her. How would she know, she's at work???

Am going thru exactly the same crap from my mother as OP. I'm 33 for gods sake. Hubby works away months at a time, and we 200+ miles from family. DD is 15 months old and I need a break for a few hours a week. Simple.

OP, thanks for posting this question..I've spent the last 15mins reading all the replies and it's made my thoughts much clearer.

Good luck with Mother, and remember you're not the only one who get off the phone feeling like a naughty 10yr old when she's finished! x

Cruel? My ds goes 2 afternoons a week. He plays with (or alongside) other babies which he loves, he gets to play with lotsmof toys that he doesn't have at home, he gets to do lots of messy play which we don't do
So much. I'm with him the rest of the time 24/7. Cruel? I don't think so. Bless your heart. Give yourself this break, it's not for long and it'll be fine. It's not going to damage your child and it will give you a chance to catch up with yourself and have a break!