I too am a working mother. My daughter is an only child so gets a great deal out of being at pre-school but, If given the choice when she was younger, I would have hired a nanny and had her at home. I couldn't afford it at the time. We are luckier than some in that I am a teacher so get regular holidays when she has a 'break' from pre-school and we enjoy family life. It is really tough leaving your child at daycare at first but it becomes much easier. My daughter thrives on the routine and and predictability of each daycare day. She gets so much much more stimulation and socialisation than I could provide for her at home. Give it some time it might get easier. Maybe set yourself a deadline and if it is still hard to deal with resign from your job or ask if there is a part time option. Good luck... it's tough being a mum!

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