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here goes nothing...

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After Andrew's 2 yr adjusted NICU follow-up, the doctor wants him in preschool.  he starts Tuesday. Indifferent I'm nervous - for the germs - not the school. 

We went for his interview & evaluation there (it's a speech-oriented school) on Tuesday and now I have a cold and Andrew feels warm, and he hasn't even had his first day.

And I'm having a newborn in less than 6 weeks.  It's going to be okay, right? :) 

 I keep telling myself he needs this, but, I kind of want to lock him in a bubble Stick out tongue

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  • irishdoirishdo

    It is going to be ok....actually, it will be great!

    He will get sick.  It is inevitable.  If he did not go to school now then it would happen whenever he finally did.  But, he will gain so so much from being around other kids, getting services, etc.  And you will get some one on one time with the baby.  Just emphasize hand washing and hand sanitizier.

    Of course I put my 24 weeker in daycare when he was 7 months old (4 adjusred).  He has had some colds and one ear infection but has done really well overall and has already gained a ton in his social and motor skills.

    Good Luck!  I am sure Andrew will LOVE it!

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  • lemen99lemen99 member

    I worry too b/c Andrew had constant infections (sinus and ear) from Apr-Dec and finally got an adenoidectomy and tubes.  We also found that his immune system is below normal (normal than expected for a preemie even - they said he really should be caught up in the normal range) so that was probably contributing to his lack of response to antibitoics. And he wasn't in school and we were so careful with him!!

    I'm hoping that since he had surgery he'll be okay now.

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  • buenaestrella77buenaestrella77 member
    I would feel the same way. It will be okay, you will get through it. I definitely feel you on the bubble thing, but as Irishdo said he will gain so much from the experience. Good luck!
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  • DenesdiaDenesdia member
    I am right here with you as Zoey's adjusted 2 year birthday is right around the bend and we are having the same thoughts about daycare/preschool.  We are meeting with our Help Me Grow coordinator to give us direction about good programs around us.  I have the exact same fears about the germs, but I agree with pp about all of the other benefits outweighing our terror.  You will be fine, and Andrew will be even better in the end.  Besides, you'll have a full-term baby at home so you won't need a germ fortress.  :) 
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  • lemen99lemen99 member

    imageDenesdia:
    I am right here with you as Zoey's adjusted 2 year birthday is right around the bend and we are having the same thoughts about daycare/preschool.  We are meeting with our Help Me Grow coordinator to give us direction about good programs around us.  I have the exact same fears about the germs, but I agree with pp about all of the other benefits outweighing our terror.  You will be fine, and Andrew will be even better in the end.  Besides, you'll have a full-term baby at home so you won't need a germ fortress.  :) 

     

    This made me simultaneously smile and LOL! :) 

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  • MamaLBFMamaLBF
    I can imagine it must be hard! But he will have fun & I'm sure everything will be okay!
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