I stayed home for 10 months. When I took Anna to daycare she fussed but they said that after I left she was happy-happy. These days, she is happy to go, be with her friends, sometimes gets weird coming home. My point is, don't feel guilty. There are choices to make and the one best for the two of you is the best. I have never felt guilty for putting Anna in daycare because we are both happy and thriving. I still haven't worked a single week full-time since starting work again. I want to be with Anna when she's sick, or spend quality time together in Mommy & Me, or just being together. I don't know when i will go to full-time but probably not anytime soon.
Daycare to me is like bottle verse breast. My family back three generations worked. None of us stayed home. To stay home was hell and when I'm miserable, Anna's not to happy either. I love the occasional day home. I love to play in the grass, go to events, and just goof off with Banana Girl/Goofball. Unfortunately, both of us like excitement and staying home isn't exciting. Beth on the other hand loves it and has no regrets. I am glad I got out of the house when I did. Be careful about what kind of daycare you get. I think a lot of it is how you perceive daycare. I trust them and Anna loves them. If Anna was to get upset going in one day, I would ask questions. I show up at any time during the day and they are always good to her. I pay more for daycare because the ratio is very low (doctor recommended).
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Date: 2003-05-08 12:59 pm (UTC)Daycare to me is like bottle verse breast. My family back three generations worked. None of us stayed home. To stay home was hell and when I'm miserable, Anna's not to happy either. I love the occasional day home. I love to play in the grass, go to events, and just goof off with Banana Girl/Goofball. Unfortunately, both of us like excitement and staying home isn't exciting. Beth on the other hand loves it and has no regrets. I am glad I got out of the house when I did. Be careful about what kind of daycare you get. I think a lot of it is how you perceive daycare. I trust them and Anna loves them. If Anna was to get upset going in one day, I would ask questions. I show up at any time during the day and they are always good to her. I pay more for daycare because the ratio is very low (doctor recommended).
Do what is best for you and your family.