I am nervous and sad!!!

MrsGMRMartin

I go back to work Thursday and I really don't want to go at all.  I did put DD in daycare early so both of us could get used to it (OK it was more for me).  I am fine with her going now but I know I can drop her off and pick her up whenever I want.  I don't like the idea of her being there from 6 to 5 4 days a week.  I think I am still going to have a hard time on Thursday.

Please tell me its going to be OK and does anyone have any advice on how to get through my first days back.  I will be being so many pictures and I will be able to check up on her on the internet.  I think I just feel guilty for leaving her there for so long!!! 

TIA

Cytina

I know what you mean.  DS is in daycare 10 hours/day... It will get easier as you get to know the caregivers and realize he's in good hands (even though they're not yours)!  DS goes to KinderCare and everyday I get a "report" of each nap, feeding, diaper change as well as notes about the activities they did that day - i.e. sang a certain song, read a certain book, worked on sitting up, etc.  It makes me feel better seeing it all on paper... Not sure if your place does or can do that...  At least you have the webcam option - that's awesome!  Also - being away from DS that much makes me appreciate our time together even more!

JessiRaye

My first baby was in daycare and I still remember how it felt to drop him off the first time...And he's almost 4 now!!!!

It will be hard, but just stay strong and hang in there. I definitely cried a lot the first week.

The two 'teachers' that DS had were wonderful and really made me feel comfortable about leaving him. He really thrived in daycare and is an extremely social child today. I made my presence known at his daycare. Dropping by unannounced, feeding him on my lunch break and things like that. I strongly encourage you to do that if it is feasible for you!

As time goes on, you'll get more comfortable with being away from him, although missing him won't go away.

Good luck and I truly hope that it goes well for you! Just remember, it's the quality of the time that you spend with him....Not the quantity. As long as he's well cared for, things will be perfectly fine. Again, hang in there mommy!!!