Leaving Babe with dh

[mummynumnum]

Going back to work next Monday just for one week before xmas and dh/relatives are having dd for four days. Nursery takes over in Jan. DD has never really been left by me (Now wishing I had done this and feeling like a bad mum) and I am worried she will be distraught for people looking after her. Desperately need some reassurance and some tips on anything I can do (if time now) to prepare her.

how old is your dd?

I am sure it will be fine, she'll probably get caught up in the excitement of having lots of new people to play with

wrt nursery, do you have a reasonable "settling in " period arranged?

She is 22 weeks. oh, I do hope she gets caught up in excitement. she does like people. I am also hoping, out of sight out of mind. She has a week to settle into nursery so that should be ok. More worried about next week when with relatives.

Somehow, I have put this message on mumsnet 3 times. Not sure how managed that. Sorry folks

am sure she will. why don't you try leaving her with dh or the relatives for a couple of hours this week or over the w/e, just to reassure yourself

ime they adjust really well at that age so you shouldn't have a problem, and presumably she is used to spending time with her dad at least

good luck

Thanks and deep down know I am being silly and worrying unnecessarily. Everyone on mn is making me feel loads better though. Cheers