Starting nursery - End of mat leave

This is hard, my boy was 8 months old when I had to go back to work and I had all the same feelings as you, guilt, sadness etc. But to be honest, I think it's what we both needed. He absolutely loves his nursery and I got to have some identity back aside from just being a Mum (plus coffee that's actually hot and a wee in peace!)

Of course you're allowed to be heartbroken at someone else looking after your baby, but she will get some benefits from being around other children 🤍 Don't feel guilty, you're providing for your family and that's allowed!

Its heart breaking when they start nursery. But they have soo much fun its brilliant. I love seeing the updates from my eldest in nursery

Ive Just started back at work full time and little one has also just started nursery, hes nearly 11 months. Its tough but I just try to think thats hes learning to make friends and interact with children his own age and I know hes going to benefit from going. Next week is out first full week of work and nursery drop offs and pick ups, just trying to figure out our new routine and what our new normal looks like x

You’re not a bad mum, you’re a good mum that is doing her best for her child. You want to provide her with a nice home and all the things she needs, it’s all for her. It will be so hard to start with but it will get easier I promise , I’ve been there🩷

We’ve just had our first week back at work and started nursery. It’s been a mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting week! I’m the same as you - feel guilty and worried about being away from her because her Dad and I are all she’s known for the last 11 months. I can’t say it’s been an easy week but she has started the settling process a lot better than we were expecting. Like you, it’s a matter of money so we don’t have a choice, I need to work. We’ve just tried to be easy on ourselves this weekend by having a chilled one and lots of cuddles. I’m hoping it all gets easier!