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Name: Sarah

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My son is barley three months old and I have returned to work. My first day back I was promoted to a position that I have strived for previously however, has a fixed schedule of 40 hours a week. Monetarily I had to take the position. I am so worried about sending my son to day care. I need advice (preferably positive ;). Will he hate me? Will he love some one more than me? How can I be sure that he is getting the care that he needs? What’s the best way to maximize my time with him? Please help!!!! ↓

Name: Jennifer | Date: Nov 15th, 2005 2:00 AM

Hi, I'am a working mom of two. I have a two year old and a four month old also. My two loves me more knowing that I worked for the last two years of her life. I think your child will love you more because he will know that you are working to better his life instead of letting him have nothing at all. If you need any or just support from another working mom just drop me a email.
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Name: sunshine | Date: Nov 17th, 2005 5:30 PM

You will always be the most important person in your baby's life!! My two children (now 2 1/2 and almost 6) went to daycare starting at three months and have done great. If you find a good center you will have no worries. I like daycare because there is accountability and more adults to help if there is a problem. Hang in there. Working moms have a very tough job with working, raising children, cleaning house, fixing dinner but when you're at home pay attention to the children. Clean dishes, floors etc after their bedtime. Enjoy the children and turn off the television. I'll have to rant at stay-at-home moms who talk about how hard it is (which it is) but somehow they still are able to watch Oprah, GMA etc. Working moms have no time for this and we have to clean the house too!!!

Good luck!!! You can do it and your son will love you for it! ↑

Name: dani | Date: Jan 31st, 2006 7:58 PM

I totally understand how hard it is to leave your children, but the benifits of day care are great. The children get a chance to socialize with other children. I also think that it prepairs them a great deal for school. Most daycare providers are wonderful educators and know what a great deal about a childs development. ↑

Name: tata | Date: Mar 21st, 2006 11:16 PM

help all mothers it's hard ↑

Name: henny | Date: Mar 21st, 2006 11:41 PM

Sarah- I know how you feel......My son is in Daycare and when I first took him I thought he would forget me or like his teacher better. But that is not the case. your baby knows you and loves you more than anyone. I would just suggest checking out a lot of daycares. My sons daycare has video cameras in every classroom and a very nice teacher wich makes me feel a lot better. Just do your homework....ask around for suggestions on daycare providers, ask for refferels, and take a tour of the daycare. best of luck! ↑