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Having a hard day

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H started daycare today. She is apparently doing great (the office manager emailed me a few minutes ago with an update) and the teacher was shocked that she hadn't been in a "school" situation before given how well she was adjusting.

But I'm a mess. :(  I know this is good for her, AND me.  It seems so strange to be in a quiet house.  I guess on the up side, my house is going to be spotless by the time DH gets home because I'm using my first baby-free day to do a massive cleaning before all my part-time work kicks back in.  

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  • preissless1preissless1
    Hugs!  I'm glad H is doing well, and how awesome that they emailed you an update so quick!  Take a long hot shower/bath.  Go out to lunch.  Do something that you have not been able to do while caring for H during the day.  Watch trashy daytime TV.  Enjoy the quiet.  Smile
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  • mcatmaymcatmay member

    Oh i remember the first day of daycare well. It is HARD - much harder on mom than baby, i'm convinced. I remember that I went shopping and ended up just buying things for DD because I missed her so much. It gets easier, i promise - and it's a good thing for both of you! Like preissless mentioned, treat yourself. I remember going to lunch, reading a book and just enjoying a long dessert and coffee for a couple of hours. It felt sinfully delicious... the most important words i can give you is to allow yourself to enjoy the time. Let yourself get some time to yourself and allow yourself to enjoy it - it took me a while to do so but it will rejuvenate you in the end. 

    Huge hugs, mama! It does get easier but the adjustement is a tough one. Your LO will always be your baby, no matter where she is in life :-) 

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  • DCtoLowcountryDCtoLowcountry
    Congrats, mama, on starting daycare and part-time work! I was nervous those first few days of daycare too. It's good to know that your LO is adjusting well. You'll get into the swing of things but I can relate.
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  • WinesNotWhinesWinesNotWhines
    The first day/week is hard, but it gets so much better! Find a way to distract yourself and before you know it, it will be time to pick her up.
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  • SofkaSofka

    the 1st few days are so hard, in fact I found the 2nd day to be harder but in a few weeks it'll get easier; it IS much harder on you than her

     

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  • tomandcourttomandcourt
    Thinking about you . . . hope all goes well at pick up  and the rest of the week is easier.
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  • Hey JellisyHey Jellisy
    Thinking of you.  This is always a hard transition.  I promise it gets easier.  And the peace of mind knowing LO is happy and well cared for really helps.
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  • victoria1212victoria1212 member

    imageHey Jellisy:
    Thinking of you.  This is always a hard transition.  I promise it gets easier.  And the peace of mind knowing LO is happy and well cared for really helps.

    ditto this exactly! it is really hard but it is nice that she is doing well. later there will be comfort in knowing she is at a great place and happy :-)

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