Colicky baby and daycare

[seannemairi]

So I'm starting a new job soon and willl be sending my girl to daycare but I'm so beyond nervous. She's just coming out of some pretty awful colic. It's certainly not as bad as it was, especially during the day but still more than most other babies. She can be occupied for maybe 45-an hour after a meal but after that, unless she's being walked around, she's crying. She's a terrible napper because she can't be put down, but on a rare occasion, and stay asleep. I'm so scared she's just going to scream at day care all day because she won't be the only baby so the focus won't be on her all day. Someone tell me in being ridiculous. Please. Haha

[wegrowsheep]

I'm probably a horrible mother for being this way, but my first thought was, "But you won't have to deal with it, aren't you excited??"

I can see how you'd be anxious though. Short of talking to the daycare about it, I guess rest assured knowing it won't be the first time they've had a colicky baby?

[seannemairi]

Sept 28, 2015 21:23:11 GMT -5 wegrowsheep said:

I'm probably a horrible mother for being this way, but my first thought was, "But you won't have to deal with it, aren't you excited??"

I can see how you'd be anxious though. Short of talking to the daycare about it, I guess rest assured knowing it won't be the first time they've had a colicky baby?

Hahaha well the reason I'm so anxious is because I know I can deal with it and it typically doesn't bother me. I have my own steps I go through to smooth out my day. And I'm positive she's not the only colicky baby they've ever had, that's why I think I'm nuts. She also stays with our aunt during the day occasionally when I have errands and does great but she has undivided attention there. I'm a mess haha

[carolyngrace]

I'd be anxious too. My babysitter told me DB cried "a lot" the other day and it gave me a sinking feeling. So hard to think of them unhappy... But honestly, your LO knows she is loved and will still have you at the end of every day. Some crying isn't going to break her, and I'm sure they'll figure out a good routine with her in no time!

[mrsmonogrammed]

It might be nice that at daycare she'll have multiple teachers who can "tag team" to take care of her...And she'll always have you coming to get her to look forward to:) Day care can be a magical place where babies do crazy things (like nap!) that they NEVER would do at home!

[billyhorrible]

Sept 29, 2015 1:59:49 GMT -5 mrsmonogrammed said:

Day care can be a magical place where babies do crazy things (like nap!) that they NEVER would do at home!

This. Daycare is magical. Which is both great and heartbreaking (how come they can get baby to do _______ and I can't?)

Also, just because your baby isn't the only one there, doesn't mean he's going to be left to cry. LBB was very high needs, and even though he was one of 8 infants, he was still held for most of the time when he started daycare. BH naps in the crib at home, but apparently will only nap while being held at daycare. So she holds him for every nap. Good care providers find ways to address the needs of all the children, not just the easy ones.

[dmoney]

Your LO will be fine! I know its scarry to drop them off and not see them for 8 hours or shorter if you are lucky. But you choose that center for a reason. Have faith that they will take good care of your LO. Talk to them on the first day to let them know your concerns. Ours sends us updates throughout they day because I am a worry wort. Otherwise we would just get one when we go to pick her up. Take a few deep breaths and smile!

[hannahl201477]

I worked in the infant room of a daycare for several years. Like someone mentioned it's all about tag teaming. And someone else mentioned daycare being magical about them doing things different there. Totally true!! We always told parents when they brought their baby the first day to expect the baby to do things different than he or she does at home! It will all be fine!

[seannemairi]

Thanks y'all. In my head I know my baby can't possible be the only high maintenance kid they've dealt with, but I irrationally worry about it. Also, all of my close friends haven't had difficult babies so I don't have any experience to go by haha. I guess that's what I get for having the easiest pregnancy ever. The universe keeps balance haha.