I was just hoping to get some opinions really.
My DS turned 2 last week, and I am 40 +3 with DC2.
I work mostly from home, and my DH freelances too, so between us, we have managed to juggle DS and not had him in any form of childcare away from us. Now, DH works fulltime so I can do a bit of work from home when DC2 arrives. I always wanted to put DS in some form of kindy/daycare when he was around two, just for a day or two a week - however, I haven't because I figure he will have enough upheaval when the baby arrives without having to adjust to childcare as well. Also didn;t want him to feel like he was being shunted out of the way.
So I am thinking of waiting about four months before putting him in a nursrey for a couple of days - which will be about the time I will take on more work anyway, so it makes sense not to have two at home with two.
I am just worried really, that I am not getting him socialising enough. He is very affable and loves other kids, we do soccer every Saturday which he loves, as well as one playgroup a week and every day we either go to the park, a nearby animal farm, or soft play. Do you think this is enough being around other kids? He has a lovely nature, is patient and shares and always concerned if another child is upset, or falls over etc, but he doesn't have any "friends" - which is my fault because I probably don't make enough effort to make "mummy friends" and do playdates. (I'm too tired and have had enough on my plate with work and pregnancy!!)
It concerns me because when baby comes, I feel like I won't be able to get out quite as much, although I will still try to get him to soccer and playgroup, and the odd wander around the park, and I don't want to put my DS at any sort of disadvantage. Should I try and get him to kindy earlier? Would he be better at home with me while he gest used to new baby? Or should we just see how we go?
Are these genuine worries or am I being PFB? DH thinks there is no problem and I am just clutching onto things to worry about!