Forum : Mums

i went to college when my son turned 2 and he went to nursery i felt really awful and upset but after a couple of weeks i got settled into a routine and i was fine, i think its just because uve spent so much time together it feels like ur away from them for longer when u first spend so much time apart but ull b fine and its a good thing hes enjoying it lol and its good for u to have some time to urself and its even more special when u havent seen ur kids all day x

I am due to go back to work in 3wks and my daughter will be with a childminder. I would love to stay at home but Bills to pay. I am bursting into tears every time i even think about the fact that i have to leave her and that i have only 3wks left to spend with her. I am terrified that she will now rely on the childminder more than me and that i am going to miss out on some of her 1st's.

well i start back 2 work in 8wks and am really looking forward2 it. i love my baby but am fed up of feeling lazy just site at home all day.
and i also need the money i do feel a bit bad but it something that has 2 be done soon. when i go bk 2 work my baby will be 12wks.

Im due back at work soon and my baby is only 13 weeks old and going into nursery for a few days then my mum is going to have her for a few days too. Am so nervous I hope she will be ok!

hi laura - she'll be fine! i think it is harder on the parents than it is the children! my daughter was 10mths when she went to nursery (she is now 3 yrs) as i work 2 days a week. she loves it at nursery (now moved up to the pre-school room) and it has been good for me to get adult company. she enjoys the variety in activities and her speech was fantastic from quite a young age and i believe that is due to mixing with children slightly older than herself. i am just about to sign her up to our local pre-school during 2 of the 3 days we are at home together - so effectively we'll be apart for 2 full days and 2 half days. i feel bad about it, but i know come september after next she'll be at school so she'll have to get used to us being apart full time! it is hard when you first leave them, but you and her will adjust quickly. good luck to you and your baby when do you go back to work.

Hi worked 4days a week from when my lo was 6mnths, it is hard at first, and i was constantly texting c/minder. who has her own kids too.

Im now working 5days a week, for me It's all about Quality Family time rather than quantity. It's great for all the because we all to appreciate eachother. and my oh shares the household and baby chores and recognises how tough being a mum can be.
xxI deally I'd work partime if i had a choice, i think work is good for me, as i find too much of anything can make it less enjjoyable. xx