Trying to hold myself together

jcsntms06

OMG I had no idea how hard it would be to leave DD with someone new that wasn't family. And you all guessed it, she did so well. She didn't even cry, that first 5 minutes that I put her in the DCP arms. So I'm just crossing fingers that she will be fine today. Obviously mommy is a wreck. I just hope I can get some work done.

Cooper81

Aww, Jen, it's really hard at first.  I gets easier, and it makes it better if they are happy too.  Just keep thinking about when you get to go pick her up.  I love walking into his room at daycare and seeing his face light up just for me

nutmegger

Aww, today will be hard, but it will get easier each day this week.  Hang in there!

KathrynMD

It really will get easier - just call when you need to.  Best piece of advice I got was that Annabelle will never know any different, so she's not upset w/ you, missing you, etc.  - she's just enjyoing the new scene, and when you show up later - she will be delighted to see you!

KRMac

Aw, hang in there.  

I think I called DCP every.single.hour the first few days.    And now DH has DS today (he's a teacher) and I'm calling him every single hour, haha.  I'm nervous all over again, even though I know he'll do a great job.  

gurzillo

Trust me it definitely gets easier!  Call if feel you need to and it will make you feel better.  Now when I drop DD off as soon as we get inside she wants to get down so she can play with all of the toys. 

weezie825

Aww...  I am so sorry that you had a rough time this morning.    It's almost time to go pick her up! 

autumn bliss

Aw, the day is already over, but I hope it went well!  Let us know if tomorrow is any easier!

jcsntms06

Update: DH met me at Daycare and we heard her crying from outside. Basically Annabelle refused to drink milk and eat her food. She did however nap, so I guess that was a plus. I dropped her off this morning and she didn't cry. But most of yesterday she cried. I know it's going to take at least a few weeks for her to get used to the idea.

autumn bliss

jcsntms06:

Update: DH met me at Daycare and we heard her crying from outside. Basically Annabelle refused to drink milk and eat her food. She did however nap, so I guess that was a plus. I dropped her off this morning and she didn't cry. But most of yesterday she cried. I know it's going to take at least a few weeks for her to get used to the idea.

Aw Jen that makes my heart break.  I can't imagine how hard this transition is for you and DH...I will definitely be asking you for some advice when DD actually goes to daycare in September.  ::Hugs:: 

KathrynMD

oh honey - hugs!  that must have been hard to hear her crying - poor girl, poor mommy and daddy!  If it makes you feel better - remember when I posted about the little boy crying at daycare on his first day a few weeks ago?  I saw him a few days last week and yesterday and he was happy as a clam, smiling at everybody, walking around checking out the toys, etc. - even at the end of the day.

jcsntms06

KathrynMD:

oh honey - hugs!  that must have been hard to hear her crying - poor girl, poor mommy and daddy!  If it makes you feel better - remember when I posted about the little boy crying at daycare on his first day a few weeks ago?  I saw him a few days last week and yesterday and he was happy as a clam, smiling at everybody, walking around checking out the toys, etc. - even at the end of the day.

Aw that's great. Puts a smile on my face. 

KRMac

Aw, I'm always so sad when I get to DC and DS is crying or when I call and hear him crying in the background.  Hugs to you!  Hope today is a little easier on everyone!

lauranne

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.  It WILL get easier, and one day, you'll go to pick her up and she'll cry because she doesn't want to leave!