Thank you Jem.

There is an advantage in me going back now in that, as you said, Daniel won't be in the 9 to 12 month attachment age. By the time he gets there he will have had so many people looking after his welfare, he won't be scared. I hope he remembers that I'm his mum and would jump out in front of a truck for him.

I'm really not worried about him as he will be with his grandparents for two days of the week, and day care for the other two. (My DH and I really want him to form friendships with other kids - hence the day care).

He'll be fine - I'm just being a bit silly. I do feel a bit ripped about the time off though. I was enjoying not having to answer to anyone............. oh well. I'd better lap it up next week. It's about to come to a screaming halt.