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[quote=Anonymous]OP this is a broader emotional struggle for your DW that is not just about the daycare schedule. I was like this and it almost led me to go PT at work. It's a shock to the system when they first start daycare and you go from 24/7 together to feeling like you're apart almost all your waking hours. My kids are a little older now and sometimes I still feel that way. You can't do what she's asking but try to understand this is bigger than that and see what can work. Staggered pickup and dropoff between you for a shorter day? Using leave for a day off or early day here and there, etc.? Outsourcing other stuff so the time at home is really with baby and not chores. You both need to figure out how to making this a manageable situation emotionally. FWIW I also took 5 months mat leave each time and while yes that's a robust infant who can clearly do a full day at daycare it's still very hard for the parent when you're dealing with that new transition.[/quote]
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