Someone hold me...

[ericalee27]

Today is DS2's last day at his in-home daycare, and he transitions to a regular center on Monday.  The new center is the same place where DS1 is, so we know it's a good place and DS2 has visited many times.   I'm just terrified for Monday morning drop off.  DS2 is so attached to his in-home daycare provider.  Any words of encouragement greatly appreciated!!  Sigh.

[aylafsu1881]

He will do great. It may be rough at drop off for a few days but he will adjust. I am sure he will love going to school with the his brother and all the new friends!

[somebabiesmom]

Maybe you could get him a new "Big Boy" outfit (or hat or shoes) for his new school. It might help him to be excited if he sees it like it's a "promotion."

But here's a hug for you: :-)X

[2chatter]

I was super worried about the same thing when we moved - DS had moved out of his initial classroom, but because he was so bonded with the teacher they changed the schedule for the two rooms (infant and toddler) so that DS got a 30 minute window of 1:1 time with his favorite teacher every day. I thought when we went to the new center, and he was missing both her and the individual attention, that he would lose it. He was more interested in what toys the new center had. Blew my mind.

[RiseAndWine]

Keep us updated on how it goes! I am going to a childcare/ECE fair tomorrow in the hopes of finding a new center for my DS. He will be 2 in May and we are looking to transition him from his in-home daycare to a center. I'm really nervous about making this decision. So positive vibes going out to you and your LO today and let us know how it goes!

[ericalee27]

Jan 30, 2015 9:50:37 GMT -5 2chatter said:

I was super worried about the same thing when we moved - DS had moved out of his initial classroom, but because he was so bonded with the teacher they changed the schedule for the two rooms (infant and toddler) so that DS got a 30 minute window of 1:1 time with his favorite teacher every day. I thought when we went to the new center, and he was missing both her and the individual attention, that he would lose it. He was more interested in what toys the new center had. Blew my mind.

This is good to hear!  I'm hoping I'm just freaking out about nothing and he won't even bat an eye on Monday.  Fingers crossed!

Thanks everyone for hugs and positive thoughts!

[ericalee27]

Jan 30, 2015 9:58:47 GMT -5 RiseAndWine said:

Keep us updated on how it goes! I am going to a childcare/ECE fair tomorrow in the hopes of finding a new center for my DS. He will be 2 in May and we are looking to transition him from his in-home daycare to a center. I'm really nervous about making this decision. So positive vibes going out to you and your LO today and let us know how it goes!

Will do!  In my mind, I know this is a good thing.  He's ready to be in a more formal center with more kids his age, etc.   I'm just a freak about change I think.

We didn't have this with DS1.  He's been at this same center since 4 months, so while he transitioned rooms, never the center itself. 

[queenbabee]

No experience with this but sending you hugs anyways!!

[anewadventure]

hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised with his reaction (who knows what toddlers will do, right?). i agree about trying to talk up the positives from his point of view - new toys, new friends, his brother nearby (if that is a good thing in his mind, haha), "big boy" school, etc.

i'll be thinking of you guys. let us know how it goes.

[kendraj426]

Sending hugs and positive vibes!!

[allthedrinks]

I'll be thinking of you Monday! I'm sure your little one will do fine. I can understand not dealing well with change, I actually cried when DD moved up to the older infant room. In the same center. In the room directly across the hall. I do not do well with change.

[mustardseed2007]

I'm thinking of you, seriously I know it's hard.

DS moved up to the preschool class at his DC this week and he has been kind of sad, and I've been VERY sad for him. We had a "graduation" party for him after his first day with cake and everything (just us of course) and that helped him (me) a little. allthedrinks I cried too.

[ericalee27]

Sigh. Drop off was not great this morning. Hoping he gets more comfortable as the day goes on. Booo.

[callmeKD]

good luck!!

[ericalee27]

One of my friends has a daughter in the same classroom. She dropped off after me today and emailed me this morning - she said DS2 was having fun playing with the kiddos and was doing well. Hopefully she is telling the truth or is just a really good friend who would lie to me if it was a shitshow.

[mustardseed2007]

Feb 2, 2015 12:28:41 GMT -5 ericalee27 said:

One of my friends has a daughter in the same classroom. She dropped off after me today and emailed me this morning - she said DS2 was having fun playing with the kiddos and was doing well. Hopefully she is telling the truth or is just a really good friend who would lie to me if it was a shitshow.

I'm guessing if it was a total shit show, she just wouldn't have emailed you anything - that's really great that he's doing well!!

[liziz]

Glad to hear he's doing ok - change is hard, for everyone!

[seadragon2013]

Glad to hear he's doing well. We switched from an inhome to a great center two months ago. Drop offs were incredibly difficult for the first week, but got much easier after that. Hopefully the same will happen for you guys!