First day of new daycare

jcsntms06 · September 2011

We've been talking about new daycare for weeks now, but today was real hard for his momma. As soon as she got there, she saw a baby stroller, but she wanted me to go with her, which I did, but as soon as I walked away she started to cry. I thought about staying, but I was worried that would just cause a bigger issue, so I left as soon as I dropped her off. She cried for me. I barely made it to the car, because I started to cry. She's been here for almost an hour. I plan to call a little bit later to see how she's doing. Let's hope this day flies by.

Teagiedo · September 2011

I am so sorry. It has to be hard but she will get use to it.

nezwee · September 2011

I'm in the same boat, well kinda as its my first day back to work. Hugs to you!

mrs. remy · September 2011

awww, it will be an adjustment but I am sure there is so much there to distract her. She will be fine! Good luck and try not to worry too much.

KathrynMD · September 2011

Awww Mama! You'll all be OK! Ella started in a new room today and I was very teary this morning. Transitions always suck, but we always survive.

Cooper81 · September 2011

Aww, I'm sure in a few weeks she'll be running in there excited to see all her friends. I'm sure you'll give her extra hugs and kisses tonight!

Megcheer2 · September 2011

Hopefully she is distracted by all the new toys and activities. The end of the day will be here before you know it!

madladybride · September 2011

I'm sure she will be excited to go there in no time. I haven't dealt with transitions, yet, but I'm sure I'll feel the same way.

ShandaB · September 2011

I'm sure she's making lots of new friends and it'll get easier for you as well. Hang in there.

SarahKate31 · September 2011

Hugs to you today!!! I'm sure she is having a good time now!

jcsntms06 · September 2011

I called around 10 and they said she calmed down after about 20 minutes of the director holding her. At 10 she was doing some kind of craft and was okay.

lauranne · September 2011

Aww...those transitions get so much harder when they get older and more aware. How'd the rest of her day go?

jcsntms06 · September 2011

They said she did wonderful for her first day. Obviously another morning of "Mommy don't leave me" with lots of tears.

ucgrad · September 2011

jcsntms06:
They said she did wonderful for her first day. Obviously another morning of "Mommy don't leave me" with lots of tears.

If it makes you feel better, we haven't changed daycare and are in a phase of "mommy don't leave me".

I think it is a really good sign that she calmed down with the director holding her. She wanted to be comforted and was ok with a semi-stranger doing that. She didn't just sit in the corner and hope for no one to touch her.

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