Well, the day has finally arrived:(

barker2B

Well, it's time, I'm going back to work tomorrow and so that means Jack and Emmy start daycare.  I have mixed feelings--I was okay with it initially but it's gotten a lot harder as the time has gotten closer.  We went in on Thursday just to meet teachers, see the classroom again, sign final ppwk etc. and I started sobbing right there in front of everyone, it was so embarrassing.  Honestly, my biggest fear right now is that my kids will be too much of a handful for the teachers--I swear all the babies were being sooooo good when we were there on Thursday and I just kept thinking that MY babies won't sit in the bouncy or swing for very long without being entertained or else they'll cry!!  What if my babies are the "problem children"!?!  Anyone else feel like this before their kids started daycare?? Ugh, how the heck am I supposed to concentrate on work when all I'll be doing is worrying about my babies:(   Ugh....

I've really enjoyed "nesting" while I've been on maternity...I'll miss you guys (although I'll still log on in the evenings to catch up on the days events if I can manage to stay awake!!)

coffee bean

If you haven't figured it out yet, you will be an absolute mess tomorrow and not get anything done.  If you're anything like me, at least.  But, it really does get easier, assuming you like the center and teachers.  You'll be able to tell right away by the cues from your children if they are enjoying themselves.

The wisest words I heard on the subject were from my friend who is an attorney and mom of a 3-yr old.  She told me "It never gets easy, but it does get easier."

Your kiddies will make lots of little friends tomorrow.  Best of luck! 

CMW

No advise, but I do want to wish you good luck.  Just like anything it wont take you long to get into the swing of things.

KMB7

I went back to work 2 weeks ago. It isn't easy, but it does get easier. I called and checked on my kids a few times the first day, then only once a day for the next few days.?

I used to work at a center and we always encouraged moms to call. ?

MelZull

Good luck tomorrow. I know your kiddos will do great and the teachers in there should be prepared to take on anything. Call as often as you need to and I bet it wont take long for the staff at your center to fall in love with your little ones.

kyluvsaj

I actually was okay my first day back.  It felt like a vacation.  It didn't hit me until I had been back for a couple of months.

Now I hate it!

Good luck tomorrow!

jd0614

I'm in the same boat.  Mine start today (in about an hour), at daycare - I start work next Monday, I thought I'd give myself some hysterical time so I don't go into work sobbing.  Mine are in the same daycare as my 3 year old, and he loves it, so I know they'll be well taken care of, but its still sad.

 As far as being worried they need too much attention, thats what you pay them for!  (and it aint cheap!)  so I wouldn't worry about that!

As a Mommy with already one in daycare, I can tell you it gets easier.  MUCH easier.  As soon as you see how happy they are to see you, and what a good time they have, its worth it (if you have to work - which I do!)