In the process

[flowmom]

Get well soon newmama...do you know what the triggers are?

You're pretty motivated...perhaps you could do workouts at home? Kettlebells, DVDs, etc. It takes a lot of self-discipline but you can totally get fit that way.

If I was putting my child in full-time daycare, I would look for a small family-oriented Waldorf-style situation where they emphasize daily outdoor nature time. I would ask around at the local Waldorf school to get contacts. I love their approach to early childhood education (not in the grades though) and their emphasis on the whole child and healthy daily rhythms. That may not be your cup of tea but I just thought I'd share!

take care of yourself hun!