Mother's Morning Out ...

We are expecting a new baby in January so I am starting my girls in MMO two times a week 8:30-11:30. I am so stressed about it that when I really think about dropping them off and driving away, I can barely breathe right! Please tell me that I am normal and not a whack job and that I am having a waaaaay harder time with it than my girls will.

They are extremely attached to me and I stay at home with them and we haven't used many sitters at all ... so I just worry so much what will go on in their little heads when I take them and just leave them there. They just turned two a month ago and they will start "school" on 9/8. Does anyone have any tips on how I can get them prepared or how I can get MYSELF prepared. TIA!

 

:hug: It will be okay! It is always so hard to leave your "babies" with someone else. I think all of us can relate. I try not to freak out but even the thought still makes me have to catch my breath. I am sure your kids will be just fine. They love you, they trust your love for them, and kids are very resilient/adaptive at this age! The transition may be a bit tough, but just hang in there. You'll be glad you did. Plus, think of all of the great benefits they will get in preparation for the rest of their lives. It has to start somewhere for all of us. :youcandoit: Let us know how it goes!!!!

 

:hug: Oh my goodness...if you are a whack job, then I am a double one! I even miss them when I leave them with my MIL, whom I absolutely :wub: and completely 100% trust. That's just the sign of a wonderful mom, right? ardon:

However, it's hardest on the mom. The kids will have a wonderful time, and in the long run you will be so happy that you did it! It's good for them, good for you, and you'll need to get them used to others before the new baby. However, you will still miss them while they are gone, and that's ok!! :hug: :hug:

 

I was a little bit teary-eyed when we dropped ours off last fall. Ours were in the "young 2s" class.

But...

They need to play with other kids. They need to play in new environments. They need to listen to other adults. So many things that will actually help them develop and get ready for pre-school.

You aren't abandoning them. You are giving them the chance to spread their wings just a little bit. The smiles when they see you return are just awesome, too.

 

I have a hard time with this, too. I have been contemplating doing a mother's day out program, too. It is only once a week from 9am-noon. However, just thinking about makes my heart speed up! Part of me knows that it would be good for them (the social interaction), I just don't know if mommy can handle it (even though I could really use the break).

I don't have much advice for you....sorry...wish I did. Just know, that you are not the only one to feel this way. :hug: I am right there with ya!

 

Ours started going at 12 months. One day/week from 9 until after nap. It was fantastic for both the boys and their Daddy (SAHD). Sure, there were a few tears the first couple of weeks, but they adjusted very quickly.

 

Are you comfortable with the caregivers? Facility? If so, I think your feelings are totally normal. Kids pick up on these things -- could your husband drop them off the first day?

 

No advice from me, just wanted to let you know I'm feeling exactly the same way. My two start preschool in two weeks and I get :cry: thinking about it. So I'm hoping it's normal or we're all in trouble. :lol:

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