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1yo first day & mum guilt

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deedee89 · 09/01/2023 21:49

Evening all

My DS started nursery today. He is 13 months.

He will be going 3 full days as I have to return to work.

Today was his first full day. 8am-5pm

And Omg he looked so sad when I picked him up. He was in a corner looking knackered and just sad. It broke my heart. They said he's had a good day. Cried for a little bit every now and then, and had 15 mins of sleep.

I just feel so guilty now 💔 due to go back tomorrow morning and I just can't do it. How can I leave him again?! He looked awfully tired and pale and scared. I keep thinking he's sat there all day thinking where's mummy and why did she leave me here.

Any words of encouragement? 😞

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Hazal · 17/06/2025 13:37

Hi, I’m in a similar situation right now and just wanted to check how you guys got on eventually? Need some hope!

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