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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Absolutely.  Every single day.  But I never admit it to anyone IRL.  I tell them how great it is and how much my kid loves it.  I have 200 rationalizations for why daycare is superior to nanny or SAHM care but don’t really believe it.  [/quote]

I felt exactly the same way when my kids were in daycare so I get you. I really yearned to be with them and felt bad that they were there until 5 or 5:30. Evenings were rushed because they were tired. Sure, they had fun with their friends but so do the kids with SAHM and playgroups. Anyway, it wasn’t in my cards to stay at home then and now that my kids are older and no longer in daycare I don’t think about it anymore. But I totally get your feelings. [/quote]

My kids are ES age now, and while they still go to aftercare our lifestyle is much more flexible. Circumstances when they were in daycare were rough. We were all sick constantly, had minimal time together, and spent the weekends desperate to catch up. I had to get off of social media because I felt so bitter seeing others have fun, relaxed summers, weekday playdates, time during the holidays to prepare and relax. We worked to change things but I still regret it.[/quote]

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