Daycare

NewMommyKelsey

Little Ethan started daycare today.....  

I'm at work but its been busy so haven't had much time to cry or think about it.... During my lunch hour I called and they said he was eating fine but was crying at the moment.

Anyone else who has put their little one in daycare feel guilty for leaving them at a daycare facility?

Need words of encouragement please...... ugh.

rels09

I'll be right there with you a week from Monday. So sad!

mamahawk12

I was a wreck leaving DS1, but it definitely gets easier. Two and a half years later, I can't imagine our lives without his school. He absolutely loves going there, learns so much, is incredibly social, and generally is a very well rounded child. Obviously, I'm not going to give them ALL the credit, but I will say having him in daycare has done more good than harm. You're doing the best you can for your child - good for you!!! Chin up  

fastcarsandfreedom3319

DS starts on the 22nd.  I am dreading it too.  I don't feel guilty as much as I am afraid I am going to miss things.  The thing I really fear and am trying not to think about is that the ladies at daycare are going to feed him and he is going to look at them with that wide-eyed, loving look that he gives me when I feed him.  Melts my heart and breaks it at the same time.

JerseyBride11

asales727:

DS starts on the 22nd.  I am dreading it too.  I don't feel guilty as much as I am afraid I am going to miss things.  The thing I really fear and am trying not to think about is that the ladies at daycare are going to feed him and he is going to look at them with that wide-eyed, loving look that he gives me when I feed him.  Melts my heart and breaks it at the same time.

 DD doesn't start until january, but reading the quote above just made me cry.  You summed it up perfectly and now I have a lump in my throat

Feeling the same way has made me decide on a daycare near work (right around the corner) so that I can go at lunchtime and feed her.  Im hoping this will help me get though the day and help keep the bond going since i am nursing.

JerseyBride11

asales727:

DS starts on the 22nd.  I am dreading it too.  I don't feel guilty as much as I am afraid I am going to miss things.  The thing I really fear and am trying not to think about is that the ladies at daycare are going to feed him and he is going to look at them with that wide-eyed, loving look that he gives me when I feed him.  Melts my heart and breaks it at the same time.

 DD doesn't start until january, but reading the quote above just made me cry.  You summed it up perfectly and now I have a lump in my throat

Feeling the same way has made me decide on a daycare near work (right around the corner) so that I can go at lunchtime and feed her.  Im hoping this will help me get though the day and help keep the bond going since i am nursing.

JerseyBride11

asales727:

DS starts on the 22nd.  I am dreading it too.  I don't feel guilty as much as I am afraid I am going to miss things.  The thing I really fear and am trying not to think about is that the ladies at daycare are going to feed him and he is going to look at them with that wide-eyed, loving look that he gives me when I feed him.  Melts my heart and breaks it at the same time.

 DD doesn't start until january, but reading the quote above just made me cry.  You summed it up perfectly and now I have a lump in my throat

Feeling the same way has made me decide on a daycare near work (right around the corner) so that I can go at lunchtime and feed her.  Im hoping this will help me get though the day and help keep the bond going since i am nursing.

amazing88

asales727:

DS starts on the 22nd.  I am dreading it too.  I don't feel guilty as much as I am afraid I am going to miss things.  The thing I really fear and am trying not to think about is that the ladies at daycare are going to feed him and he is going to look at them with that wide-eyed, loving look that he gives me when I feed him.  Melts my heart and breaks it at the same time.

 

i never thought about that I'm going to just believe she keeps her eyes closed the whole time she's eating like she does when she's really hungry. 

fastcarsandfreedom3319

amazing88:

asales727:

DS starts on the 22nd.  I am dreading it too.  I don't feel guilty as much as I am afraid I am going to miss things.  The thing I really fear and am trying not to think about is that the ladies at daycare are going to feed him and he is going to look at them with that wide-eyed, loving look that he gives me when I feed him.  Melts my heart and breaks it at the same time.

 

i never thought about that I'm going to just believe she keeps her eyes closed the whole time she's eating like she does when she's really hungry. 

Sorry I made you think of it!  Hopefully she will either have her eyes closed or be busy watching the other babies while she eats!

Oh, and I'm also calling it "school," in my mind it just doesn't sound as bad.  DH thinks I'm crazy.  So do my parents.  But it makes a difference somehow in my rationalization of the whole thing.  Maybe that would help you?