Regretful for switching daycares

Mere7706

I'm regretting it entirely...

I get to watch ds online throughout the day. When I check on him periodically, he just doesn't seem to play with anyone, interact with anyone (teachers included- they just don't seem to interact with all the kids regularly), I think he's getting fed his allergens (apples- gives him terrible diaper rash)- yesterday I peaked into the breakfast bin to see apple cereal bars- I mentioned he can't have it due to his allergies and she acted like she didn't know about it.  Then last night, he had terrible rash that he was complaining about it. He just doesn't seem happy at all.  And dh says he runs to him when he goes to pick him up (used to fight to leave the old daycare). 
Makes me sad.

And, it takes me longer to get to work, even though the place is closer to home, but its just enough out of the way that it takes me an extra 15 minutes, which means I have to drop him off 15 minutes earlier.

Ughh... why do we always second guess ourselves as parents??

 

 

*ETA: Thanks for letting me complain  

lar1203

i'm sorry you're dealing with this. it's so hard to trust our children with complete strangers!

can i ask why you took him out of the last daycare?

TCsbride

I've come to the conclusion that there will never be a perfect situation, maybe a 95% perfect solution, but never 100%. Even if I was at home I know I wouldn't be 100% happy. My mom watches our kids now and my DS goes down the street to be watched by another mom 2 days a week and while we are VERY VERY happy with the arrangment, it still isn't perfect.

Anyway, if you do decide to stay, I hope things get better and he comes around to playing with the other kids. Maybe he's just a little shy and needs some time to warm up to everyone and "join the crowd." Hopefully it gets better and I'm sure its hard watching all this happen.....I guess those daycare cams are more evil than good.

BethNittany

I think the daycare dilemma is one of the hardest things (for me) about being a parent.  I always worry if we made the right decision and in the beginning I was really stressed because we couldn't afford the really nice daycare with baby yoga, spanish, etc.  But our DS seems happy and really likes our providers.

 Give your little guy some time to adjust and get some new buddies.  Good luck!  And tell them to knock it off with the apples!

Lotte134

I'm so sorry.  Daycare is really hard.  I have shed many tears over who to leave DS with.  Is his spot at the old place still available?  I can't remember why you left and I would probably give this new place a bit more time but it would be nice to know you could go back if you really want to.

thejennigirl

(((hugs)))