Veronica, it is very hard especially when you don't want to go back! I found that the first 3 months were very difficult while dealing with the guilt, missing my DD, trying to keep on top of everything.

However, 18 months down the track and I can't imaging being at home full time. I love working, enjoy my job and the variety I get. Financially we need me to work to keep our house so that's a bonus too. DD adores childcare and my mum looks after her 1 day a week. She has made such good friends and is very secure and feels loved by her carers to the point she said to me yesterday "Norma (her CC carer) loves me"

Be prepared that you will have a bit of amess around the house until you work out a new routine... but you will do it!!