Hello everyone,
(Lauren- I`ve tried to answer your questions to the best of my ability) and just so you know all my first 3 children have all attended pre-shool/day care. Tiger is starting after xmas,two days per week,so i can do casual work & still look after the other kids.So this is number 4 going into day care,they have all loved it,& made lots of nice friends.

Here goes,lol.(long)...........
-most child care teachers will tell you,that the younger the child is, the easier it is to get into a routine & separation anxiety levels are lower.
-How to pick a good child care provider?
-look around at a few places,don`t pick the first one you go to.
-ask around,friends,family,word of mouth.
-ask`s lots of question`s about how the centre is run,( write them down if you have too.)
-Lauren, If your mum is looking after Ash for 1 day,In my opinion,you would be better to start Ash off with the 3 days so he gets to know his routine,without chopping & changing days,also some child care centres dont always have places available when you may need them.
- about your feeding him,breast milk is uaually exspressed & you can make him,his bottles up with your milk,unless the centre you choose dont do it.Then you will have to wean.
Make sure you tell the child care centre that you want to be contacted no matter what the situation,if Ash is up set,they should ring you.
It usually takes the little ones about 2-3 weeks to make the transition to day care.
I don`t think your mum would think your spongeing off her,she is probably proud of you, TALK to her.....
As for missing out on things you still have 3 days together,were you can have lots of fun together.
Lastly if you think it`s not working out,you can always leave your job,and try again when Ash is older.
Good luck with your decission,sounds like you already have it worked out,little steps at a time & you will be fine. Hope this helps a little, god my fingers are sore,lol. Hugs hun.
Well hope everyone is good,I?m going to have a nice cuppa now.

We had our DD,school practice concert today,I`ve volunteered to help her class this year,it`s been fun,the kids had to learn 3 dances, for their end of year xmas concert.
ok,see you all soon,cheers.