Daycare - Hope I am doing the right thing

You’re doing the right thing. Initial adjustment period will always be there but he will enjoy and learn there. And it’s only for a few hours not the whole day. Hope the situation at your home gets better ♥️

Such a hard choice to make but you’re doing right by providing space for him to grow and develop imp skills! The dropoff cry is normal just make sure you say bye and see you after “blank”. It’ll get better. Mine still cries but he LOVES daycare and all his friends he actually smiles when we get to the building or after a long break from daycare. I stand behind the closed door and I hear him stop crying really quickly usually, and that warms my heart 💙 Hang in there momma you’re doing great! The growth you’ll see as he learns from the other kiddos will amaze you 🙏🏼

My daughter cried and as soon as I leave she is happy. She also cries when I pick her up because she doesn't want to go home with me. He just needs to adjust. My daycare does so much with the kids like counting in English and Spanish and singing and crafts and reading stories and everything. Don't feel bad for sending him, it sounds like it is the best thing for him!

Love you guys for sharing the experience! Am crying now after dropping off my son. But your messages are giving me so much strength ♥️♥️♥️

I was reluctant to send my baby but now I think it is good for her. She gets to see other kids, do crafts, play with new toys, and get more interactive age-appropriate activities than I would be able to provide while trying to work from home. The drop off cry is normal as everyone said but she always settles really quickly and is happy while she’s there. It allows me to be more present with her while she’s home too 💕

I was always terrified to send my son especially because where I wanted him to be is an hour away from my work. It was definitely an adjustment and he cried every day for a while. Now he instantly runs away from me and doesn't even want to say good bye and he doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. He has made friends and his social skills have improved immensely. I've noticed he learns alot while being there. I had the option of taking him to work with me for as long as I needed and I did for about 10 months, he came with to my office every day. Since he started getting mobile and wanting more 1 on 1 attention I figured it was time. He has so many more learning opportunities being away from me which hurts to say. You are definitely doing the right thing, and even you getting a break for yourself will help as well

It sounds like you're doing the right thing. I have been watching my son at home while I work. At times it's fine, but someday or weeks I get so busy I loose track of time and have to scramble to get food. When it's a slower week (which is most) I can do a few activities with him during the day and make meals and snacks. So I started looking into daycare for him, for maybe 2 or 3 days a week.

Thank you all for sharing all your experiences ! Yes my son cries and each day while I walk into the school it’s equally painful for me as my son. But I know in my heart he will do better eventually. Right now he is in the stage where he is still learning to walk, while other toddlers in his class are a few months older and are already walking. I guess he finds that overwhelming and sits away from the group.

Was your husband this way prior to your marriage? If so, change will be difficult. It is super important to get on the same page as your spouse !maybe you can meet other mothers at the daycare. If the environment is not health for you or the baby…. Consider a safety plan and therapy for couples.

my son’s been in daycare since 4 months and when he’s home for a long weekend he always had a hard time going back for the first day or two. Crying at drop off is going to be normal for a bit. Sounds like your doing the right thibg