Going back to work.

[tulip27]

Saw a potential nursery today and nearly cried when i saw all these lost little souls wondering around. I'm so scared that I wont be able to leave them. Havn't slept for a week now with worry. Anyone offer any wise words?

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What makes you think those little souls were lost? Did they look unhappy? Or perhaps they were happily wandering around in their own little content worlds?

Were you seeing a sadness that they in fact posses, or a sadness that you expect to see?

i felt the same way !!! maybe a childminder with a homely environment would suit you as a family better ?

my DS has been visiting his CM for a few hours then a full day for a few weeks now in advance of me strating work on Monday. I know he is unhappy at first but quite happy there and not at all distressed by the end of the day in fact he loves it - lots of people lots of animals. Makes going back to work much less distressing.

First time I left him for 2 hrs and hated it but it does get easier.

Mapleleaf has a really good point. A childminder might suit you better.