Daycare

[jellybean88]

Is it normal to be so anxious about sending your bubba to daycare? I just went and had a look at the room and just felt anxious the whole time he has been getting cared for by a family friend while I'm at work so I've had no issues because I know her and so does he

Mayby I'm worried because there will be other kids and it won't be 1 on 1 anymore

Did you worry ??

[RainbowRiver]

Very normal to worry and it's hard to leave your kids with total strangers. That first afternoon you pick them up and hear how good they have been and the fun that was had, makes the decision to send them worth while

[Frangipani Lou]

So so so so so normal!

It can help to let the staff know how you feel and let them know you'll be calling a few times during the day to see how he is going and to get them to call you when something good happens or if he's upset for more than 20minutes.
You can also give your son(not sure of his age) a photo of you and your partner to help with the transition to childcare.

[~Hestia~]

I did worry initially! My son was almost 3 when he started going to daycare. I used to call at least once per day, they were honest with me when he had been upset so I trusted them when he was reported to be having a great time! He has started transitioning to another room as he is a little older. I have been calling each day again and will continue until he is settled in

Hope it all goes well!

[jellybean88]

Yeah they said I can call I just didn't want to seem obsessive but it seems everyone else does so I might, ds will be 1 year and 1month old when he starts next month

[crumpet]

i felt horrible sending my DD the first time she went to child care....

i rang twice the first day, then once every day for the first week.

She cried every drop off for 2 weeks BUT once id left, and she had been given a cuddle she would settle in 15 minutes.

Now? i cant get her there quick enough! she ADORES it!!!!
admittedly she goes 5 days a week, but she is a totally different child!

[jellybean88]

Ds will go one day a week I feel bad because Its not because I'm going to work it will be in case things go pear shaped again with Pnd and physical illness post birth after I have baby #2 which I know might not happen but I thought he would like playing with other kids and it would give me a day with baby to rest and try figure out the breastfeeding (I couldn't bf ds so will be learning from scratch )

[Mumma T]

I know my DS is younger than yours but 2 weeks in I still get nervous. I think it's completely normal. My DS loves daycare and the ladies spoil him rotten

[Frangipani Lou]

Good on you for being proactive and organizing childcare for your DS. Even if you don't get PND, it will give you the chance for some rest with your new bubba to recover and get to know each other.
You may have some feelings come up when dropping him off at childcare, it's very normal and shows the strong bond you have with your DS.