Spending the day at Grandma's?

Question

I'm back to work (from home thankfully). My maternity leave ended about a month ago and I'm happy to be back at work and happy to be able to still be at home with my kiddo. 
My MIL has offered to take our son once a week for the day to have a playdate at Grandma's. He went last week for a day, I cried when he left. She took him again this morning, and he seemed excited to see her so that made me feel better. After I buckled him in the car and sent him off with her, I cried. 
As much as I need the break and peace & quiet to get work done, I miss him dearly. 
Anyone struggle with this? I just feel so guilty and like I'm a bad mom. 
He had a great time last week, the only downfall is he doesn't nap there. 
Have any of you ladies let your kiddo spend the day with family? I know I need to let go but damn, it's hard. Motherhood is such an emotional rollercoaster.

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It was like that for the first like 3 months I went back to work. But I went back when she was only 10 weeks old, so it was a little different. Now as she’s older I see how much she enjoys going to the sitters and interacting with other people. We both enjoy it now.

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It’s healthy for him to go, so you both get a break from one another. My mom babysits my son M-F while we work. It also gives him the chance to build relationships with other family members without mom and dad.

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My kids have been spending the day or staying over night at my parents house usually once a week. I don’t feel bad about it at all. They get to spend time with them and I get a break.  Plus my mom is the one who asks to take them.

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My mom and/or my dad take my daughter a lot. My mom watches her throughout the week while my husband and I work and they always ask for her for a couple hours one day over the weekend (this is usually when we grocery shop). Your son will get used to being there and will probably nap eventually. It's totally okay to let your son go for the day though. He's safe and taken care of. Just make sure Grandma follows the rules for the most part so your son doesn't just want to go there because he gets away with everything.

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I definitely let mine spend the day with grandma. And don’t worry about naps. Once baby is more used to her and her house maybe a nap on the floor, sofa or a bed will be easier. 
I know it’s hard but having some time for yourself and your work is good. It’s also good for baby to start learning and playing in other settings without you. With covid it’s so hard to get good outings with stimulation planned. This seems like a great way for your little one to get out and see and learn new things.

Spending the day at Grandma's?

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