Full-time nursery at 16mo … I’m afraid that I won’t see my lo at all 😭

Am I the only one who is actually very anxious about the lo starting at the nursery full time ? It feels like I won’t see him at all anymore 😭
Not sure if I’m ready for it , but I can’t go back to work part-time , no choice …

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I’m not there yet baby is only 9 months but doing tours of the daycares has me feeling this way for sure! Same situation but will be at 18 mo and I can’t imagine. But seemed to be many happy children there so comforted it will be a happy fun place for them

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I've just put my LO in nursery and I work at the same place but I still have those feelings even though I know she's just a staircase away from me l, but she's settled in so well and had tons of fun!! At the end of the day I just cherish those cuddles and kisses that I get even more! And spend a little extra time putting her to bed, but I also think about all the new things she's learning like being away, new friendships and developing loads. I think it's just our maternal instinct to not let them go after they're with us for so long day in and day out but once you see how much fun they're having and how they're cared for it makes it easier

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