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I was home with my DD for 6 weeks before I went back to work. I am a single mom, so there was no choice. She had just turned 2, but developmentally was about 1 year. She was, and still is, very clingly. My gut told me DD was not ready, but we trudged ahead. It was hard, she cried every morning, (for 1 year!) BUT, she actually really loved it! After 3 months home, I had a 2 week vacation. When I took her back, she had the biggest smile on her face, she was so glad to be there.
I made the point to always say goodbye. I would let her pick the number of hugs and kisses she wanted (gave her some control), gave her to a caregiver to hold, and left. She would wimper for about 5 - 10 mintues, and then enjoy the day.
If I had waited until my gut told me my DD was ready, it would have been about 2 years later, at age 4.
Just another perspective.
Kay
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