I returned to work full time at the beginning of December when DS was just 6 months, also out of necessity. It was really hard that first week. All I did was think/worry about him ans really did very little work. But then it got a bit easier, I started getting involved in the work and I started to really enjoy the time out, hot coffees and adult conversations.

I do have the option of being able to work from home if DS is sick and I have found that a real comfort as I feel like I can still be there when he needs me.

I found a daycare centre that I was really happy with before he started as I knew they would never be as good as me LOL but at least I would still be comfortable with their standards when it got down to the nity grity and seeing how many sleeps & feeds DS was having there. We did 5 stay and play sessions (which apparently is alot) because I wanted DS to feel comfortable there and with the carers before he started.

Frustrated bubba here so gotta finish there - I hope you can work out something you are comfortable with. Good Luck