I feel so horrible, y'all.
I dropped Dillon off at daycare (first day in new classroom) and he flipped out. I sat him on the floor and he fell forward, screaming. I didn't know what to do, he's never done that before.
After I put away his bottles and tried to leave, he chased after me crying. It absolutely broke my heart.
Re: He did NOT want to go to daycare today
This is happeing to us too... though with our DCP (in home) there is less distraction. I put him down and he starts crawling over to me pulling up on my knees saying "mamamamamamamaaaaa". Heart rips out of chest and then breaks into millions of pieces.
YES! i think that is a major factor. I know that when we were in the hospital and then off the rest of the week (a total of 10 days straight) it took him a couple of days to not fuss as I left.
But... I also think around 10/11 months the separation anxiety can begin for the LO's...
I hear the quicker you smooch and say "ill see you later " or something like that and walk out, the better. Dragging out departure makes it harder. So I leave quick and think about it the whole drive back to work.
Yeah, I tried to get out of there without prolonging the goodbyes but, I stood behind the door and peeked at him and he bawled.
But, I'm sure he's playing with toys and his friends having a darn good time!