CrAzY Working Mom: daycare

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

A Call to the Nurse - H1N1 or Just a Virus?!

Emily's first week at daycare went smoothly. Better than I had expected. Of course the mornings are hard on us because she does cry. But, on Friday she reached for her teacher. That is a milestone that I hadn't planned on reaching for a while. She did start crying when she took her, but she at least didn't have to pry her from my arms. One good thing about daycare is that she is going to bed with no troubles. She is getting on a schedule and it is benefiting us all.

Unfortunately, she seems to have contracted some sort of stomach bug. Other family members have had it, so I'm not sure it came from daycare. But, she began running fever yesterday morning. She was feverish with a runny nose, and VERY clingy all day. I was a bit worried since the H1N1 virus has caused 5 deaths in the state of Arkansas. I talked to the on call nurse at the clinic yesterday and she said as long as her mucus was not thick and green or her breathing labored then I should just wait it out and bring her in to the clinic on Monday if I thought I needed to. But, if her fever gets up over 103 and we can't get it down then we need to take her to the ER. I did feel better after I spoke to her. Her nose is running clear and in fact today isn't doing much of that. Today she is experiencing some diarrhea, but no vomiting. Hopefully we're on the down hill slope of this illness and maybe since we've taken up stock in the hand sanitizing business no one else will contract this virus. *fingers crossed*

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

I Can't Be Wordless Today...

Normally I would put up a Wordless Wednesday post since it's Tuesday night. But, I just can't be wordless today. I am posting this photo (taken by one of the teachers after she woke from her nap) of my baby girl who started daycare today. She did well. Of course she did do a bit of crying, and so did her mommy. But, when I picked her up she was playing and smiling! She saw me and did not cry, but came to me and waved and then turned to wave at her teacher. She was happy and playful all afternoon. I was worried that she'd be clingy and cranky tonight, but she was exactly the opposite. This might end up being easier (on her) than I thought it would be. As for me...well, I'm still adjusting. If it were not for the wonderful staff at her daycare, I don't know what I would've done today. Those girls are the greatest. They kept me sane today. Thanks so much to Jennifer for the pictures and FB updates. ♥ ya girl!

We Did It! Well...Sort Of...

Today was the big day. Emily started her first day of daycare today. She is at the same place as her big brother, Tyler. She has started at a younger age than the other two children did. The other two stayed with Memaw for a big part of their lives before moving to a daycare. This time Emily was with me up until now (1 year old). Since we own our own business, she's been coming to the office with me since she was only a couple of weeks old. Now that she is walking, she is not satisfied being in her playpen or a walker. It's not fair to keep her there either. So, we've opted to put her in a daycare. I struggled with this decision all weekend. I have had my doubts about taking away the security of her bottle and paci before such a change in her life. She did well this weekend without them. She slept all night, in the comforts of her own mattresses.

I dropped her off this morning and she did not cry (while I was there). I cannot say the same for myself. I did cry, but I kept it together and didn't completely melt down due to the fact that I still had Shelby (my 1st grader) in the van. She did say that it was weird looking in the van and not seeing Emily in there. I asked her if she was trying to make me cry. She just smiled.

The daycare just called and asked if she had a bottle or paci. I told her that she was not taking one now. She said, okay. I asked if she was okay and she said that she was fine, she's just going to need some time to adjust. She did not cry when I first left, it was when she realized that I was not coming back, I guess that made it tough on her. I'm sure tomorrow will be the hardest, because she will know what is going on. Now, I am crying...now I am a mess. I have butterflies in my tummy and I'm worried that my baby girl will cry all day longing for her mommy. I just want to go scoop her up and smother her in kisses. That's what's best for me, but not her. I know she's in good hands, just sad that she's not in mine.

Monday, September 07, 2009

Birthdays, Needles, and Milestones, Oh My!!

This has been a week full of birthdays and milestones in the CrAzY Working Mom household. Emily celebrated her first birthday on Wednesday. She visited her pediatrician on Friday for her one year check up which, unfortunately included a round of immunization shots. She was stuck four times. She was a trooper, though and handled them very well. On the same day that she got her shots, I decided that we might as well get rid of the bottle and paci all at once. I am definitely a glutton for punishment, or a horrible mother...maybe both!

I do have good reason for these decisions, however. Emily will begin daycare tomorrow so I thought that it would be easier to break her from the bottle and paci before starting. This way she can get settled into a routine there without having to change it in a few weeks to go through this. I am trying to make things a bit easier for all involved.

She has done very well with the bottle, which I thought she would. She's been drinking from a sippy cup for a while now. She's drinking juice very well. She doesn't really care much for milk, so I am not pushing it too hard. We'll just have to compensate for the lack of it in her diet. The pacifier, however has been a bit more difficult. Thanks to the folks at Babybazzle, we had a clip to keep her paci handy at all times. It was not only great for me because I wasn't on my hands and knees searching for that paci all of the time, but she also became accustomed to having it right at her fingertips whenever she wanted it. The first night she did well without it, but the second night was not as easy. I have began to question my decision a bit, but what's done is done and hopefully in the end it will be better for everyone.

Saturday we celebrated Emily's 1st birthday with friends and family at McDonald's playland. The kids had a great time and Emily got lots of great gifts, including a real metal drum set from her Aunt, my sister in law. I am sure she realizes that Christmas is just right around the corner and she does have two boys, so it will be time for some sweet payback! Saturday was also my mother's 50th birthday. Since we were celebrating Emily's 1st birthday on her 50th, we celebrated her 50th on Sunday. Did you get that?! *snicker*

Today is my sister, Mandy's 30th birthday. Don't tell anyone I told you that she's 30, though. Of course she thinks that she's an old woman now. *LOL* She's having a hard time dealing with the "number" this year. I hope you have a very Happy Birthday, sister. I LOVE you to the top of the moon and back. I hope your day is grand and I hope you will always know how much you mean to me and how much my kids (and I) love you!!!