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Krisd6Krisd6 member
in May 2014 Moms
I went to look at my first day care center today and received a tour, spoke to the owner, met the staff. It was surprisingly better than I expected however I got into my car and cried for a half hour. This is my first baby and I am really struggling with the thought of leaving my little one there at 4 months old!
Anyone else feeling this right now?
I feel so horrible! :-(
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  • Bella61811Bella61811 member
    It is really hard but it definitely gets better! I left my DD at 12 weeks when I had to go back to work. I cried like a baby all day long. She had a such a great first day though. Like I said, it is hard but your LO will learn so many social skills at daycare as they grow. They will also have a lot of fun with the other kids.
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  • jjh471jjh471 member
    I'm okay with the idea right now. BUT I think that's for a few reasons:
    1. I teach, so I will have all summer off with DS before I do childcare at the end of August, so he will be just about 5 months old.
    2. I worked in childcare/preschool before moving over to public school teaching. I know how AMAZING the staff can be with other peoples children. I know how much I loved my babies when I did infant/toddler and preschool age. I loved rocking them and snuggling with them. I was close with my families and babysat for many of them. When you find a GOOD quality center or daycare, it makes all the difference. The staff will be in love with your LO and will be there for you. I loved that job so much. I would still do it today if it paid like a public school did! The key is to find a place that feels like "home" and is very centered around families. The center I was at did a lot to involve the parents. They had breakfasts once a month for them, tons of opportunities to come in and interact with their child, Christmas parties, cookouts, etc.

    I know it will be hard. I'm a FTM and I know I will cry and call every day to make sure DS is fine. BUT I have to remember that I did that job and I loved those babies. Those parents TRUSTED me with their child so I have to learn to trust my childcare center with my child. As hard as it is, you will be okay. :) Promise!
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  • softservecitysoftservecity member
    frasey said:
    you can all move here to Canada with us! we have lots of room. and 1 yr of paid mat leave....

    My DH grew up there (and has dual citizenship) and said he totally would but job opportunities are better for him here :-(
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  • chillypenguinchillypenguin member
    I know how you feel, it's rough. This time my mom will be watching DD and LO, but last time DD started daycare part time (and was with MIL part time). I had a REALLY hard adjustment. Just know you are not alone, it does get easier (though never really easy). DD is 16 months, and I still have rough patches emotionally about having to work. I agree with PP, just find a place that you really feel comfortable, and know you are doing what's best for your family!
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  • nativemama12nativemama12 member
    Had to leave mine at 12 weeks and bawled in my car every morning for weeks! I would still get choked up leaving her at times.  She grew to love her teachers and as she grew older, loved her 'friends'!  
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