Daycare mommy freak out

Re: Daycare mommy freak out

• Pontot31 member

  February 2016

  You're never overreacting when it comes to a gut feeling and your baby. 
  I have no experience with this but it sounds like you're doing the right thing. 

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• natalknitter15 member

  February 2016

  I feel badly for you. I had a similar experience.
  I went to a trial visit with my son, but I stayed in the room with him. During that time, I watched a baby cry in his crib for about 20 minutes, with absolutely no attempt to comfort him. Even though it wasn't my baby crying, the thought of my baby being in the other child's place makes my heart ache to this day. I couldn't leave him there after seeing that. My husband and I re-arranged our work schedules and begged my mother-in-law to take him a few days per week.
  I suggest (if you haven't already), write down your budget to see if it's possible for you to afford the daycare you love. Is there anything you can cut back on to make up the difference in costs? I think it's worth almost anything to have a care provider you trust...
  
  

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• MargaretC5 member

  February 2016

  Going back to work is so much easier when you know your LO is in good hands.  If you were not comfortable (for any reason) with the first place them you are completely right to switch.  When choosing a day care the decision is both rational and emotional. 
  

  

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• bravoandprosecco member

  February 2016

  Thanks for the support ladies, I'm lucky I have my mom watching him Mondays and Fridays.  
  
  Why do we have to make these decisions either pregnant and emotional or totally over tired after having the baby!
  
  I already feel better about the switch, the new daycare is bigger, cleaner, and has not only windows but a playground. We will definitely have to scrape by for a bit but I told my hubby it's better than me quitting my job haha (and I'm the breadwinner in our family!)

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• helsbels222 member

  February 2016 edited February 2016

  I always say there are some things to be frugal with and others not. Daycare is one thing I am not frugal with. I will be sending LO to the same daycare DS went to which costs about a monthly mortgage payment. However I already know the teachers and they have cameras so I'm paying for peace of mind. Always follow that mommy gut. It knows best.
  
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• Jeenyus member

  February 2016

  I agree with the above posters, and am surprised the daycares are even allowed to have swings/jumpers etc.  Quite a few people have posted on here about their children being left in these things.  In my city we aren't allowed to have them in program, and we make due just fine using blankets during wake time to play on the floor. The only thing we can put a child into is their high chair, and that is only when they are eating.  You have every right to be upset with your child being in the bouncer screaming.  We also have regulations over how many square feet of windows there has to be in the room based on occupancy and floor space, lack of natural light would be horrible!  

  
  
  
  

  

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• dramaphile member

  February 2016

  I would be concerned with lack of windows from a fire safety standpoint...

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• cdepperschmidt member

  February 2016

  You're NOT crazy! As soon a I started reading your post I was worried for babies who go to that daycare. What do the babies do all day? Two workers for six babies is not enough. Pay more for a daycare you love. We decided to use an in home. There are 4 kids including my son. The other kids are 18 months, 3 and 4. My son gets attention. You child deserves attention! 

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