My third son is due to start nursery next month, when he will be 13 months old. I suppose the thread title is a spoiler, but I’m absolutely dreading it, and wondering if I need to do something drastic (I’m not sure what - ideas welcome)!
My older boys both started nursery at the same age, four days a week, as is the plan with current baby. I was very sad about it, but they were both pretty much fine and did well there (eldest is now in reception and middle is still happy at nursery a couple of days a week, and will be increasing back to four days when I’m back at work).
Youngest boy is, at least so far, a totally different character to his big brothers. He seems a bit more cautious and has a very strong case of separation anxiety. I hate to use the word “clingy” to describe a baby doing normal baby things, but he has a strong preference for me. Dad and Grandmas are also OK in some situations, but if he’s really fed up or tired or hungry - only I will do.
Because of this, I feel like nursery is going to be a disaster. I can’t see how he will settle and the thought of it is really troubling me. I feel like I’m going to traumatise him and ruin our bond. But I don’t know what to do! It’s too late to hand in my notice at work or to find a nanny.
Not sure what I’m hoping for here. Perhaps suggestions for how we navigate this without it causing harm?