How do you deal with....

[kkkkatie]

Returning to work? I am going back after being fortunate enough to have my full year off. Problem is I am not sure i want to go back because of ds. He will be one and I am going to leave him in nursery 3 days a week. I keep looking at him and feel full of guilt that i will be leaving him, it feels wrong having him then going back to work and leaving him. I'm sure he will love nursery as he is a very sociable little monkey, but my stomach is just aching at the thought of passing him to some one else 3 days a week, i dont have to go back till august but it is coming round so quick. Any tips on how to deal with this anxiety?

just to say that it will be tough for the first few weeks whilst you both adjust (I work three days too) but it will get better when you get used to the routine. He will still spend most of the week with you-and he will enjoy nursery
good luck xx

The anticipation is far worse than actually doing it, honestly.

I had to go back when DD was 6 months, and she LOVES going - which really helps. Yes the first couple of days is tough, but when you hear they are fine, have eaten well and you get that lovely smile when you collect them, you will feel much better about it.

You are lucky its only 3 days, so he will still get 4 days with mummy.

IMO, it benefits them enormously to go to nursery....

Things that might make it easier....get someone else to drop off / pick up the first couple of days, ring at lunchtime and be reassured, make full use of your settling in visits, be very busy at work.....and enjoy eating your lunch in peace

Honestly, it will be fine....