Am i overreacting? Will she thrive? I'm worried i'll stunt her development and she'll be deprived of cuddles without me!
Don't know what to do, my university said i can have 6 months off, so when i go back dd will be 8months and in childcare 4 days full time, otherwise she goes in now at 3 months. I'm very goal orientated, but i never thought i'd be so devestated or sentimental about leaving my 3month old in almost full-time childcare! (if i had family around i'd not be upset but it's not a reality unless i up and go with dd and leave my dp for 6 months.)
Fact is, i'm pressured into going back to study by my family and dp because they all think i won't do it if i take the time out and that really hurts me and makes me want to do it, especially because they were very disaproving of my having a baby until i assured them (including dp who wanted a termination) that i would finish studying asap and start earning. To be frank i know my partner will lose a bit of respect for me if i don't do it because i spent way too many years unemployed already, switching jobs etc, so completing my degree is for myself, my child and my family, but...i don't want to put dd in childcare yet!!
People tell me, this way there won't be any seperation anxiety, but there are so many things i want to do and teach her, i don't plan on any more children so this time is even more precious.
If i took the time off, to keep my sanity and look like i was keeping busy i'd need something to get me out the house early in the morning at least four times a week, with dd, can't think of anything can you? sigh i can't even drive.
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Don't want to go back!!! she's not even 3months yet
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avariceandlatinos · 02/10/2009 23:09
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