Daycare

Mrs.ClariC

We decided to finally put Abraham in daycare for half a day so that we don't have to depend on my mom taking care of him when I go to work (it was becoming a mission) and I can get a little break for an hour, etc. Anyhow, he starts tomorrow and I am freaking out! I know he's going to be fine, I know he's going to love it there (I took him the other day and he loooved it and didn't wanna leave, BUT I was there). I'm just so scared that he's going to feel "abandoned" when he watches me walk out. I'm really hoping the lady doesn't even let him see me leave:( I feel like I'm going to be more of a mess than he is but still! Mind you, this week he's only going tomorrow and Thursday and only for 4 hours, so I should be totally okay with this! I think I'm going to do better than I think I am, and I've been trying to mentally prepare myself for this the whole day so that I don't cry. LOL This is terrible, I feel like such a baby!! To make matters a little bit worse, dh is going with me to drop him off, which sucks because if I do cry, I'd rather do it by myself:/ This is borderline embarrassing, but you girls are moms, you get it!

Thanks for letting me share the crazy emotional saga that is going on in my head right now!

cocojack10

I think it is perfectly normal to be sad/emotional about leaving baby at daycare... especially that you are pregnant!  LOL  I'm sure A will do amazingly at daycare... just reassure him that you'll be back in a little while to pick him up.

Nephew started daycare this yr, and he is in love with it!  After the first day, he ran up to his mom to "tell" her about what he did.  The only time he showed emotion about not wanting to be there was last wk when BIL dropped him off... BIL said bye and nephew said "no u stay too."  BIL said "no mommy pick you up later" and nephew then smiled and was fine w/ the idea.  LOL 

A is going to have a blast playing w/ the other kids and learning.  There is no need to be scared/sad... but it is normal.  ::Hugs::

Mrs.ClariC

Thanks Jackie:) I actually did good! Lol he was sooooo happy to be with the kids that I don't even think he noticed when I left. And I felt good leaving him since he was so entertained! I hope it goes this good again next time!

Mrs. Aleman

It's perfectly normal my friend! I was and still am the same way now with both kids. I make sure DH calls me right after he drops off the kids at school. Today he actually told me Alex waved goodbye to him. He's only been in daycare for 2 weeks, so it takes time. I think it's worse on us than it is for them and to double the emotion you are pregnant! I hope A has a great day at daycare let us know how it goes!!! He is going to learn soo much you will see!

Albah

I'm so glad it went well with Abraham today Clari! I don't have too much advice; I am sure I will be asking similar questions when I send Evan to preschool sometime in the near future.