I agree Sammi - I think I'm also doing this to get some space. Shopping without a screaming child who won't sit in his pram at all sounds like bliss. He doesn't cry that much once I leave but needs constant comfort from a staff member (usually on their lap sucking his thumb). I feel a bit guilty as they have 4 other kids to supervise.

He never interacts with other kids in my mother's group - just hangs off me. He's definately a shy kid and would rather observe than join in. I'll stick it out and hope by the time the baby comes that he copes "sharing me". I live in hope anyway.

I wasn't prepared for how much guilt is involved in motherhood!