https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 30 May 2026 04:22:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2010983 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:08:43 +0000 ALV91711 2010983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: Good to hear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2010971 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:03:22 +0000 Rocker2014 2010971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just to update: First day went great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009472 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:20:33 +0000 Rocker2014 2009472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: thanks for reminding me of this point. I had a good cry about it today in hopes of a more calm tomorrow, then started to feel bad about wanting to not cry when I leave her! Before her, I was never a particularly emotional person, so all these big feelings have really thrown me for a loop over the past few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009342 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:28:37 +0000 yoursilverlining 2009342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go easy on yourself, which also means its ok if you don't feel super upset when you drop your LO off. I was nervous of course to leave LO at daycare, but I trusted them completely and I knew how much fun she was having and how well they cared for her - - and honestly, it was nice to get back to work and adult conversations and the routine. Don't feel guilty if it isn't a horrible transition for you, sometimes it isn't. </p> <p>Our center does the email with pics each day too and that ROCKS. It is the best part of my day for sure! I love love love seeing what she is up to, seeing LO with her little buddies and seeing their huge smiles. </p> <p>I think some of it is mental - the more I told myself everything was fine, the more I felt that way. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009326 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:16:36 +0000 Rocker2014 2009326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnleaves: they actually do an email with pics each afternoon, but I will definitely ask about texts. It is a large center so probably not, but it can't hurt to find out. Thanks for the idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009321 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:14:28 +0000 Rocker2014 2009321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Hugs right back to you, and positive thoughts to you and your lo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009249 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:12:34 +0000 autumnleaves 2009249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>See if the daycare will text you photos of your LO. Mine offered to do that and it made me feel so much better to get 2 photos a day of my LO that first week.<br /> My LO also sleeps better at night after daycare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009243 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:08:15 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2009243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: Not exactly the same because I am only home on bedrest, not going to work, but my lo is going to his first day of daycare tomorrow too :( Just wanted to send hugs and that I will be thinking of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009234 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:54:33 +0000 Rocker2014 2009234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: not sure yet. Since it is a brand new job I don't know the culture of the office. I'm hoping yes, at least on days when I'm in that location. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009223 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:41:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2009223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww! Does that mean you can visit or sneak peeks at LO then? My LO will either be home which is 20 min away or at daycare that's 5 min away and I am so tempted to go home or to daycare during lunch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009220 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 18:39:24 +0000 Rocker2014 2009220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank for the tips - I know she'll love it, I just have to get through it. The first of many transitions, I imagine... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2009040 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:32:02 +0000 singingbee 2009040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take deep breaths!</p> <p>Have some pics on your phone so you can look at LO, especially if you are pumping</p> <p>I brought one of her sleepers so I could smell her when I missed her. </p> <p>Lay out your clothes and lo's clothes so you don't have to worry about that in the morning. </p> <p>Get as much ready the night before and in the car if you can. </p> <p>Make a time schedule so you know you have all that you need to do in the morning. </p> <p>Plan a good breakfast. </p> <p>Good luck! I hope the day flies by! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2008901 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:55:54 +0000 ALV91711 2008901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is going to be harder for you than her. Give yourself extra time in the morning and get as much ready tonight as you can. </p> <p>You are both going to do great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2008897 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:52:04 +0000 Espion 2008897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: I was going to say the same thing...go easy on yourself! </p> <p>Your baby will be fine and they will adjust. It took E about 2 weeks to adjust both times and now I see daycare like an awesome play date. He gets to socialize with other kids, which I think is huge for a kid with 2 introverted parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2008894 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:38:55 +0000 Applesandbananas 2008894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: &lt;3 call as much as you want, they really don't mind! I called like 4 times his first day and it was SO reassuring to hear how he was doing and all the teachers were gushing over him. It really put my mind at ease about the transition and made me confident that he was getting love and attention. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2008889 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:34:32 +0000 MamaCate 2008889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take deep breaths and go easy on yourself. I am sure you and LO will do great but it is hard to say goodbye that first day. Just look forward to how excited LO will be to see you when you pick her up! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-first-day-of-daycare#post-2008873 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:21:21 +0000 Rocker2014 2008873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E is 11 weeks old and today is my last day of maternity leave. :sad: She starts daycare tomorrow and I start a brand new job. I know it is the best thing for both of us, E is such a social kid and will love daycare, but I am so sad! Any tips for getting through this transition? We already visited the center for an hour last week, (it's in the same building as my new job) and I'm confident in their program, but I'm dreading tomorrow morning! </p>