Hitting a parenting wall

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I have a happy, healthy DD (21 months) who I adore.

I've been lucky enough to be able to stay at home with her and had no real plans to return to work, however, I'm not sure if it's the weather, the fact that she's getting more challenging or just that it's Monday but I feel I've hit a wall.

I need her to go to nursery so that I can have sometime to myself but feel horribly guilty. I know staying home with a grumpy mummy would be no fun for her but I'm usually very good at the SAHM role (not grumpy).

She'd only be in nursery 3 mornings a week but I know she will find it difficult to separate. I know I will find it hard to leave her. Feel wreaked with guilt and indecision.

I have this image of her crying out 'Ma, Ma, Ma' and me not being there to comfort her. That I'll be putting her through this upset for my own needs.

Don't feel guilty, you are allowed to have needs too! You may both find it hard to begin with, but she will probably have a great time, and you will appreciate the time you have with her when she is home so much more, so you will both benefit. Anyway, if she hates it, it sounds like you could always stop her going, so its not the end of the world!