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I'm having a completely irrational mini-breakdown

Kel&JayKel&Jay
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Audrey starts daycare tomorrow.  She's almost 7 months old and I've been able to keep her with me at work up until now.  It's just gotten to the point where I feel I'm not being fair to her because I can't give her all the time and attention she deserves.

DH and I interviewed several DCPs and the one we selected is very reputable and highly recommended.  But I've been having these horrible scenarios playing in my head all day.  Like I'm going to drop her off in the morning and go back to get her later and the house will be boarded up and empty and I won't be able to find her or something terrible will happen to her.

Please tell me this is at least reasonably normal and that we'll both be fine after a few days.  I have no idea how I'm going to get through tomorrow.

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Re: I'm having a completely irrational mini-breakdown

  • jen-dalejen-dale member
    Totally normal. It will be a big adjustment for you and tomorrow is going to be hard BUT it does get better. I won't say easier. But better. And this is the best thing for you and LO. You can work and she can play. Hugs! We're here for you!
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  • nicobean1nicobean1 member
    It is tough at first but does get better. I think if you feel confident with your DCP and trust the caregiver(s), it makes all the difference. You will just need to tell yourself that you are both going to go through an adjustment period but that you'll both be fine and come out the other side stronger.
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  • Babs022Babs022 member
    imagejen-dale:
    Totally normal. It will be a big adjustment for you and tomorrow is going to be hard BUT it does get better. I won't say easier. But better. And this is the best thing for you and LO. You can work and she can play. Hugs! We're here for you!
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  • Kel&JayKel&Jay
    Thanks ladies.  I have a feeling I'll be doing more crying than her tomorrow.
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  • nicobean1nicobean1 member

    imageKel&Jay:
    Thanks ladies.  I have a feeling I'll be doing more crying than her tomorrow.

    Totally normal, let yourself cry. I still cry occasionally. We had DS at home for 10 days in a row (the weekend before Thansksgiving through the weekend after and the week in the middle) and when I had to take him to daycare that Monday, I cried when I got home (I WAH). It was hard, but I know he's in good hands and I trust my DCP.

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    bump fart

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  • katie9136katie9136

    It will be okay. Promise.

    That day is going to happen for me soon too, just need a job first.

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