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@MrsSRS: thank you! That's a great point about it not changing with baby. It really helps to hear your experience. Thank you

@hummusgirl: thank you. I'm glad that the adjustment happens, and that your LO grew to love it. I do want him to make friends. We're the first in our group of friends to have children and there aren't any kids in our neighborhood. I think going to daycare part time will be great for making friends and also learning social skills.

@BabyTsMom: sure!
All of us, LO, DH and I love daycare.
It took about six visits to daycare for my son to get used to it. He'd cry when I left until he couldn't see me and then join the other kids and play.
Now he's asking to go on non daycare days and he's constantly telling me about his friends at daycare. It's wonderful.

A lot of his behavior at home has improved because of daycare. My so. Has mild sensory issues and he's more open to new tastes and textures since being at daycare. Positive peer pressure:). He's also begin to sleep deeper at nap time which is a godsend.

A big part of the success has been his main provider. She takes as much pride in his achievements as I do and genuinely loves him. She embraces his quirks and sees the things that make him unique as a joy. When he's at daycare I am confident that he is loved, safe and valued.

Ask if they can give text updates throughout the day as convenient the first few days. Our daycare welcomes unscheduled drop ins but that was hard on my son. So they'd text pics and quick notes while he was there.

Good luck! I feel like I am a better mom since I have time to focus on rest, my writing and aspects that aren't "mom". By the time I pick Ds up I am excited to put my mom hat back on and I think our relationship is better for it.

@BabyTsMom: just tough drop offs. The first two or three days he woke up and was disoriented after nap time but recovered quickly.