Super emotional starting nursery
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Hi there! I felt the same as you. I felt like I was a bad mom for having someone else watch over my baby. After a week or so it got better. Obviously I missed him so much but knowing that he was being taken care of. I am comfortable with the daycare I choose and they love him and he loves them. He’s been there since he was 5 months and is now a year. He loves seeing all his little friends and he learns as well. He participates in all activities they have and is in schedule. I hope this help and trust me it does get easier and you’ll get a break too. Take care!
@Devon thank you for the reply! The mum guilt is massive I feel like she shouldn't be going until I'm back at work, but I also know I won't be able to function at work until she's settled a little. I've got lots of little things to do tomorrow which will fill my day but aren't very taxing
@Maria thank you for the reply. It does make me feel better reading your response. I know she will flourish there I'm happy with the nursery the staff are lovely and she was instantly comfortable being there. I just have to remind myself as you say that she's being looked after and hope that it doesn't take long for her to settle in and start enjoying going.
You’re so welcome. I would start her on some defense vitamins because she will get sick🤧 my little guy seems to get sick constantly, I get a good week or so then bad he gets a cold but I also want to think that he gets a cold when a new tooth is coming out.
I WISH I started my girl earlier than going back to work. She has her first full day tomorrow, then straight to my mum's overnight (she's not even settled there and never stayed without me) as I'm at work for 24hours I feel terrible for her but also my mum who is gonna have a very upset and overtired girlie 😭
@Georgina I hope your little one had a good first day and nursery and sleepover. I know it must have been hard for you so hope you're ok too! My little is struggling bless her but hoping she'll settle soon
My LG started a couple of weeks ago and I felt exactly the same as you, I’m also not yet back at work so have the mum guilt too! It’s really hard at first and you’ll probably feel a bit lost, just try to remind yourself that she’s safe and being looked after. Have you got something you can do to keep busy whilst she’s there? 💕