Child arrangements

[Sai23]

hi everyone
just looking for some positive stories to help me process the child arrangements order that was made by the family court. My daughter is 17 months old and she has just started spending one night away from me with her dad.
we had the final hearing where he pushed dor 50-50 and was granted this. Over the next two months we will be transitioning into a 5-2 arrangement.im worried about how my daughter will cope with 5 nights away from me. She is so little. Just looking for any positive stores about similar experiences to make me feel better.

I didn't want to read and run, because I can imagine how you feel right now. My two are a bit older, youngest was 19months when we split.
Some amazing advice I have had here is have a routine for when she comes back to you, same dinner, I have the same smelly thing on, toys are out so they don't have to make a choice, don't ask too many questions, expect lots of affections, cuddles and patience to be needed.
And while she is gone make sure you are putting yourself first. Batch cook, get the jobs done so when she is with you it is all a bit easier. But also get out, do a hobby, because taking the time to enjoy life and better yourself will transfer to your child. Really feel for you.

My situation is different, but my now 1.5 year old has.dealt better with being away from me than my 6 year old. She has become used to it very quickly going between two homes, he struggles more as is more aware and remembers us all living together.

Wishing you luck, I hope you and your daughter manage okay with your new norm.

Thank you so much for your reply.
ifs reassuring that the younger ones tend to adapt better.
I think it’ll be harder for me than for her but you’re right it’s time I also focus on myself.
ill try and have a good routine for when I pick her up and I’m hoping I can work when she’s away so that when she’s with me I can give her all the attention.
itll take time to get used to for sure @BookArt55