I feel so sick and anxious......

[MummaSue]

.... at the thought of putting little one into day care.

I am *probably* going to return to work 3 days per week in June/July next year - she'll be 14/15 months old. I am so scared that she'll hate it and being so little, she won't be able to communicate that to me. It makes me feel sick to my core.

How do you all cope with putting your babies into child care?

Sue x

[Party-of-five]

when DS was little I felt the same about working and childcare but I had to work at the time...I found a really good family day care that we both just loved is family daycare an option for you ?

[MummaSue]

Yeah, i am actually thinking of that too! Just trying to find some in the area that I work, not sure where to start looking to be honest!

Thanks
Sue x

[Party-of-five]

it was a while ago now and we do like in different state but there was just a number i found in the phone book and that put you in touch with people in your area. I hope you find some one nice to look after your beautiful DD

[MantaRay]

Hun, that mother guilt is a killer isn't it! I'm the same, worrying about things that haven't happened yet!!

The first thing that springs to mind is that by 13 months babies are well able to communicate. You will know if your little one isn't enjoying day care or anything else for the matter! The other thing is that some babies love a day care environment with lots to do and heaps of friends to play with. Not all do, but your DD well might be one that does and then you'll have worried for nothing (a feeling I know well too ). And back to point 1, if she doesn't like it, you will know and be able to decide what to do next (and there will be options).

Trust me, I know this is easier said than done, but try and enjoy now, and not worry too much about the future. It will work out hun

[Kazmar]

Childcare isn't for me BUT if I had to I think Id go the family daycare. I have heard great things about it More a family atmosphere