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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I understand your concern but let me share my perspective.  My infant started daycare at 14 weeks.  Granted, I live close in and work in DC so my commute is either public transportation or driving - which is not horrible most days so that is different.  She's there 9-10 hours a day and LOVES it.  At first it was hard.  She was so tiny and while I have always been comfortable with the daycare, I felt like I missed everything.  She was nearly asleep when I got home at night.  But as time went on, it got better.  The daycare is blocks from my house and I would not recommend getting a daycare near work - work can change, you will have sick days, etc. and if you find a place you like, you will want to stay there.
Perhaps you might be able to telecommute one day per week?  I negotiated that and while I don't do it every week, it has been helpful to spend a little more time with the baby.  I still send her to daycare but don't have to rush.  All I can say is yes, it is hard.  But it does get better!  I promise!
Best of luck.  SO many things to juggle in the beginning but I do hope you find something that will work.[/quote]

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