to put my baby in nursery tomorrow?

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Sorry this is a bit dull!

My DS (11 months) is due to start nursery one day a week when i go back to work in a fortnights time. As part of his settling in, i have arranged for him to spend his first day at nursery tomorrow for a full day, even though i am not actually going to be at work.

It seems so mean that the poor thing will be left there all day when i am at home with my 4 year old dd.

The idea was to get him used to doing a full day just like he will when i am working. Its not going to be any good if i go rushing to pick him up early is it?

Also pretty peaved that i spend so much time feeling guilty when my DH doesn't even give it a second thought... I don't know why i'm suprised though!

You can spend the day having some one on one time with your 4yo though.

My DD started nursery at 8 months. I didn't go to work until she was 12 months! Don't feel guilty just enjoy the time with your 4yo. He has to get used to it and he'll be enjoying himself!

I know exactly how you feel - I would be the same.

But.... I would put him in for the best part of the day (you know you won't be able to resist picking him up early!), and have a lovely day with your DD.

Thanks everyone, my DD is very excited to spend some time with just me. Will take her swimming to take my mind off it!

Ah it's gonna be a difficult time for you, but hike up your big girl pants and get on with it. Think of the lovely time you will get to have with your 4 year old. Good luck.

It seems a long time all at once.

When DD did settling in, it was a couple of weeks before she was due to start. she did an hour with me there, 2 hours I think without on the next day, then a half day, staying for lunch the day after.

However, she was fine and your DS will have a fabulous time and be well looked-after I'm sure. Your DD will ove the ono-on-one mummy time.

yanbu, infact I think you have missed a trick as I would be putting both into nursery and having the day to myself

A full day seems a lot for a first session, but it's good to just turn up early sometimes. You see more of what's going on then.

You will have a lovely time with your dd, when you are used to having two, just having one is bliss for a little while!