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I'm going back to work in 3 months (not as soon as u but still feeling the same about it) :( to get damian prepared we decided to put him into nursery for half a day each week before I start back at work so when I go back he it won't be a big shock for him. Luckily I'm only going back part time. Don't think I could handle full time. There's no need to feel guilty as you're doing what's best for your family and you're little boy will adapt a lot quicker then you will to the big change. Maybe you could try putting him into nursery a week earlier than when you go back to work (if the nursery is ok with this) and see how he goes?

Hi, i've arranged some induction sessions at nursery. He's had one where i stayed and he just crawlled off after the other kids trying to get involved. He is also going in twice next week without me and starts properly the day before I go back to work so I can sob and have a red blotchy face in the privacy of my own home! I Just have mixed feelings. My head is telling me he'll be fine and it will be really good for him but my heart wants to hold onto him forever! I think it doesn't help as he is such a good boy. If he was a pain I would probably be dying to go back to work. I think it is really good that you have arranged for Damian to go to nursery for a half day prior to you going back to work, it will really help him to settle in.

Aww bless... I hear ya, im due to go on mat leave in two weeks, I am finishing 12 weeks before my due date because the amount of paper that is generated every week is relentless. Im a secondary English teacher.

I really wish i could quit for good, as i find my collegues unbearable back stabbers!
with my first i went back full time when she was 6months, it was too much, too soon. i massively regretted it! So i'm going to request partime hours, and my salary will only just cover our mortgage! its gonna be really tough, I know deep down hubby is worrying about cash as iam the higher earner in our house.

Then theres the crippling cost of childcare too! xxx

Tell me about it!! Our childcare will be about _1400 per month until my daughter goes to school in September and them be about _800 per month until Oscar's 3 when I will get some funded hours (unless the beeping Conservatives scrap that too!!). At least being a teacher you won't have to worry about school holidays when the kids are at school. Have a lovely rest full time before your little one comes along and enjoy you time together.

hi, hope your ok, i was dreading leaving dylan, made me lose sleep, but its actually the best thing i have done, i miss him so much that i appreciate every moment with him, he is in nursery 2 half days a week as he loves other children and i felt bad that he wasn't interacting and he is really coming on now really noticed a big difference, in both of us, we have a lovely bond and big cuddles when we see eachother :) he is loving it, you will be fine and will get used to leaving him, and im sure your little man will be fine soon xx

Hi Rebecca!! Long time no speak! I really feel for you, I went back to work full time when jessica was just under 7 months and it was awful, I cried and cried the day before. She was fine though! I think boys must be more clingy as my little man only wants me whereas jessica was happy with all the family, the situation was different though then and now I don't have much family around. Kids are very adaptable and he will be fine, you'll probably be sobbing your heart out and he will be happily playing!!! Its not easy, just keep doing the lottery! xx

Hi... i am exactly in the same position, my son is nrearly nine months and im back next monday only 4 days but will be out of the house 10 hours each day.
He is my first and is going to both grandparents which is lovely but i am sooo very sad to be apart from him, in the last 8 months we have hardly left him only a few times and never overnight , am getting very upset each day looms closer
hope it goes well for you
Naomi