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Back-to-school Blues

Posted Monday, August 06, 2007 5:24 PM

The first day of school is next week (has school always started this early?), which is relevant to our family even though my son isn’t quite four months old yet. The first day of school is also the first day that Patrick will go to a full-time daycare, and I can’t say I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been fortunate enough to have DH home in the morning and my mother come over in the afternoon to watch the baby, but that situation was only meant to be temporary until there was an opening at our daycare. Well, the time has come and as someone else’s little one heads off to his first day of kindergarten, ours heads to his first day in the care of someone other than family. Don’t get me wrong, I have complete faith in our caregiver – after all, she’s had an in-home daycare for 32 years and she has a spotless record with the state – but it’s still hard knowing that he’s no longer going to get one-on-one attention. My husband says I’m being silly and he’s probably right, but I can’t help but worry. Will the other children be gentle with him? Will anyone interact with him? Will he take his bottle at lunchtime, even though he’s used to being nursed at noon? My practical side knows that I’m being irrational, but my ferociously overprotective mama side is winning out. Is anyone else going through the same emotional struggle that I am right now? It does get easier, right?

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You'll all do great.

Believe it or not Patrick is going to love "school" he will learn to socialize and interact w/ peers- he will definitely catch more colds and seemingly have  a runny nose everyday this winter but, good daycare is great. You are lucky to have this option. It will be much harder on you than him- but you will get into a routine and this will soon be your regular family schedule. Best of luck to you all.

Posted by New York Mom    Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:42 AM


re: Back-to-school Blues

YES, it will get better. I found with my daughter that the time leading up the actual first day was far worse than actually having her in "school". Be prepared to be emotional, it's OK! It gets better and a month later I am so so happy with our decision and our daughter is THRIVING, taking naps that she never used to take, self-soothing, and has morphed into super social being seemingly overnight. You can read more about my experience on my blog, but overall, I have been so so pleased. It isn't easy getting there and the first week is challenging, but it gets better each day. I find now that the days I am with her mean so much more to me now. =) Good luck!!!

Posted by McCashew    Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:40 PM


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