Anyone with toddlers just struggling?

Definitely don't feel guilty or mean sending him to nursery. My daughter has been going to nursery since 9 months old, I moved her into a pre school 3 weeks ago as its more local and easier for me to get too when baby boy comes. She'll be going 3 days a week to give me some time with the baby and also to entertain her 😊

My 2 year old is on her 2nd week of nursery now and I only really put her in because I knew I’d need a break with the new one here aswell! She’s only in 2 days a week but it helps me massively. I do feel guilty on the days she’s in but it’s important for me and her and new baby!

Thanks guys! It's really helpful to just hear some reassurance. I think I'm also worried about my toddler going to nursery and bringing back illnesses with my newborn around, there's no winning is there! All good for their immune systems

I'm not eligible for the nursery funding unfortunately but if I was I'd definitely make use of it. I've got a 22 month old and due to have my baby next week via c section and loads of people have asked me if I'll be sending him to nursery. You've got to do what works for you and your mental health!

In regards to them bringing back illness there's literally no win even taking him to groups and soft play always seems to result in illness a few days later. It only gets worse when they start Nursery and school.

I have a 2.5 yrs old. Baby was born on the 10th. My toddler normally goes to nursery 3 days a week and this week we have sent her in 5 days so we can adapt a bit. Tomorrow is our first full day the 4 of us I will 100% not be ready to have both baby and toddler wheb my husband goes to work. I normally have her on a friday and my husband has taken fridays as annual leave for 2 months so I don't have to be alone with both until January.

Oh gosh don’t feel guilty, I absolutely couldn’t cope with my newborn and my toddler all day every day 🤣 xx

We are waiting on baby still but have an almost 21 month old. We got her in nursery using the free hours and as much as I feel super guilty cause I'll be home, I really believe I'll be thankful for the breather - in a non awful way. I also think she will appreciate the time as well!

We have a 3 yr old and honestly I’m so happy for all of us she goes to preschool. She has fun, and I can relax and focus on baby a bit. The days seem to fly by and it’s time to pick her up and she is thrilled to see the baby and play a bit. Don’t feel guilty, think it’s good for you and your toddler!