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[quote=Anonymous]I am trying to decide on what do with our toddler. She is about to turn 2 and we have had her at home with a combo of a nanny 3 days a week; my mom 1 day and my husband/I on Fridays. Since she loves music and activities we wanted to put her in a more social setting - she already does a ton of story times at the library, music classes and play dates - but I figured a daycare setting is "all-inclusive" - gives us the social activities and childcare all in one.

We enrolled her at Bright Horizons in the late spring and she did great the 1st two weeks than had horrible meltdowns the 3rd week - crying on and off, throwing up and just really upset. I ended up having to travel for work the following week and we had family coming into town for an extended time with young kids - so she was in good hands (I work from home, making it easier as well). So we decided to give her a break from daycare and I am now trying to figure out what to do in August when we need childcare once again.

I am pregnant with Baby #2 due in December and then will have 5 months off (Maternity Leave and Unpaid Leave). I am debating whether its worth trying for a nother 2 - 3 day daycare program or since I'll be at home with the baby just stay home with both kids and wait til she is almost 2.9 to start her in a more preschool like settings - 2/3 days mornings.

It was such a traumatic experience I am scared to put her back in - she has cried leaving me before with the nanny and others - but calms down and I always pick her up happy. But to pick up a puffy eyed crying toddler after a full day - it just gutted me.

So - I'm thinking - is it worth it to go through the transition again - or should I just try to make it work til she is 3 and in a pre-school type setting (9-1, 2-3 days a week)?  [/quote]

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