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tiddler since she was 2 has been going to nursery and up to sept was doing 2 days 8.30 til 1 and two days 12 til 4.30. In Sept she started 5 mornings 9 - 11.30 at the nursery attached to school she will goto and 3 afternoons 1 - 5.30 at the old nursery. Got a letter this morning saying she has been given one of the few fulkl time positions at the school n ursery so will do 9 - 3 and gets her lunch at school. Now why when she has always been to nursey am I feeling guilty about sending her. She loves it and it will help me out as the walking to all the different places is making my legs give way more and I am exhausted enough as it is.Will also save me money as I dont have to pay for the school one but do the private one. I know she likes it there as on Friday when I was in school sorting stuff out we walked down corrridoor as the doors were opened and she was shouting to her teacher to wait for her so she must like it. Why do I feel so guilty then

Cos you are a MUM! Stop feeling guilty, enjoy your 'free' time away from her and then enjoy the time you DO have with her. OC

because your daft !!! and because shes your youngest she will be fine dawn its good for her and you xxLynnxx

If she enjoys it so much it would probably be unfair NOT to send her - Old Crone is right - all par for the cause of being a mum !

I work in a Pre-shool & you are not the only Mum to feel guilty. Letting them start early is best for the children, but hard on Mum's. Try not to feel guilty, you are doing what is right for your child, you are the best judge, if you feel she is ready, give her that head start. Those children who do not go to pre-school have a lot to cope with, leaving Mum & learning to do what a teacher asks all at once.

because your her mammy and she's your baby! it's only naturall to feel guilty - you probally will when she loses her first baby tooth! She has to go to school sooner or later, she's growing up but she's always going to be your baby

I do understand how you feel, Dawn. Like Lynn says, it may have something to do with her being the youngest. It probably seems more like 'big' school to take this place.... and she's your 'baby'. She obviously enjoys her time there and it's hardly that you're packing her off to be rid of her. You often write of the fun things you do together as a family, -the reading, walks ...and let's not forget the hair styling ! Just enjoy the rest you will have from all the to-ing and fro- ing and enjoy her company all the more, when she's at home. Gwyn

We always feel guilty Dawnie, I feel everything is my fault with kids, Maybe letting her go that bit more is extra hard for you as shes your baby, Whats wrong with your legs love? Caz xxxx

Thanks for the replies I know she will be fine and love it. Caz according to a neurologist nothing it is all in my head!!!! I am back at Drs on Mon and will ask to be referred to rhuemalogist . I Have lots of pains here and there and my legs keep giving way and when I walk think am lifting my feet but trip over so obviously am not. Symptons are similar to FM but nobody will believe me and keep fobbing me off.

i think its given us with the child att he birth dawn ive just had lunch out with hubby daughter adn son in law son was invited to come shoppin but chose to lay on settee vegetating, weve just come back and hubby asked if im makeing a cuppa answer - No, son wandeirng round - im starving, he says they watchin footy im feeling guilty at enjoying a jacket potato

Dawn, you don't need to feel guilty, cos by letting your tiddler go to nursery full time which she obviously enjoys, you will have more energy and money to do other things with her and the rest of the family when she is home from school. She is obviously well equipped to deal with the full time hours, and will be a well rounded little lady who has every advantage given to her educationally and socially. Hope you manage to enjoy your spare time eventually. Liz