Hi there
I am with the other ladies - give it a try! You can always pull the pin if it is not working for you.
Our nearly 18 month old son is getting a lot from being in CC a couple of days a week whilst I work.
My suggestions in facing the decision making are as follows:
1. Accept that pretty constant illness will be a part of your life for 12 months or so. It's tough but you get through it. Do you have support to manage through this winter with a crook toddler and a new bub? Unfortunately you do need to consider that side of it.
2. In deciding where to send her, go with your gut - you really do need to do a look see a t a number of centres. Try to drop in unannounced to see what really goes on, most centres have no problems with this if you just explain you were in the area and interested in care etc. Late morning or mid afternoon are probably good times to go as many places have toddlers have a nap after having an earliesh lunch so if you are there at lunchtime you may not see too much happening. Spend some time chatting to the carers in the room your little one will go into.
If you decide to go ahead rest assured that she will eventually settle in and LOVE it.
Good luck
Belinda!