I am starting my daughter in child care tomorrow and I am sooooo nervous. She is 3 1/2 months old and I have never been so stressed in my life. Is it normal for me to feel like this? What can I do to try to make myself feel better?
2006-12-04 09:46:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Of course its normal, youre letting your baby out of your care and entrusting her to other people (people whom arent related and you dont really know personally) and of course, you worried!! You should be worried about it if you werent worried! Youre a mom. :) Trust that you chose wonderful professionals with a wonderful background and you may feel better!
2006-12-04 09:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by PenguinsWife 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Its SO normal!!!! LOL Been there hon! Too bad you didnt live in Fond du Lac WI I would love to take care of your li one shes a cutie by the way. I have a 7 month old daughter that I stay at home with and would've totally loved to watch your daughter cuz (I've done the daycare gig) what fun to make some money while allowing you to have some comfort knowing your daughter would get alot of one on one :) Good Luck to you!! email me if you ever need to vent or q's answered about daycare things that might go on...ect!!! ;)
2006-12-04 19:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal. Remember that your child's daycare should have an open door policy and you should be able to call during the day to check up on things. Good Luck! For your next child move to Canada and enjoy a one year mat. Leave!
2006-12-04 17:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by snowy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I really feel for you as I myself am very protective of my baby. Well if it is possible I would suggest ( if possible) going there with your baby and staying with her to observe the environment. Seeing how how good (hopefully) the children are cared for should help ease your anxiety. Also calling, but call towards the end of your day at work. If you call early and hear her crying you may want to run straight to her. If they need you or something is wrong they will call you. Just relax and have faith that she will do just fine, don't stress. The baby will sense your stress and she may become stressed. God luck
2006-12-04 17:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What can you do to try to make yourself feel better? Don't make the choice to put your child in daycare. Find a way to raise your own child.
You will never regret the time spent with your child. Seriously- it is the most important thing you could do for your child. Be there for her first word, first step, first EVERYTHING. Be there to play with, read to, snuggle up. You will always have feelings of regret and guilt associated with daycare that's just the way it is.
2006-12-04 18:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I feel for you. I felt the same way the first time I put my daughter in daycare. Don't worry what your feeling is completly normal. Try popping your head in if you can during your luch breaks for awhile (unannounced to the daycare). I did and it helped me feel good that I knew she was being cared for correctly.
2006-12-04 17:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Luv_My_Baby 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's funny. I am the infant teacher at a child care. I"m able to bring my 6 month old daughter and I still get nervous about it. I'm the one watching her! I think I have become a germ-a-phobe. I don't want her to touch anything. So yes, it's normal. Welcome to parenthood!
2006-12-04 17:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica_Bessica 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
im sure its normal i mean someone that you really don't know will be taking care of your daughter all day instead of you, but everyone has to do it at some point or another, if possible see if a friend or family member can take care of her rather than putting her in day care maybe that will ease you?
2006-12-04 17:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by Christy B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋