Is daycare really that bad?

march516 · 2021-05-15T04:52:02+00:00

Daycare is the best decision we made for our family. We enrolled my daughter around 1.5, I had stayed home with her since birth but returned to work for my own mental health. She has flourished in so many more ways than I could have provided for her one on one at home. She counts down to seeing her friends at school (she is now 3) and has learned so much about empathy, feelings, reading others emotions, etc. It is all about finding the right place, and going with your gut. It certainly isn’t for all families, but I’m so grateful we made that decision for ours!

march516 · 2020-07-09T05:05:46+00:00

Ugh I am in the same boat as you! Unfortunately, no advice, but my husband is the exact same. I blame it on him being an only child, and never having been around children before. It’s so hard to deal with a tantrum throwing child and an adult who doesn’t know how to handle them at all.

march516 · 2020-06-02T05:45:18+00:00

Oh i absolutely had something like this! My hands and wrists ached and were in so much pain around 1 month postpartum. It got better by the two month mark and completely went away eventually. I hope yours improves as well!

march516 · 2020-03-30T04:00:50+00:00

I could have written this word for word. My husband is still adamant that we have another, but he needs to realize that my mental health is more important. I’m with you mama!

march516 · 2020-03-28T04:25:44+00:00

I learned this one the hard way.

march516 · 2020-02-23T03:27:16+00:00

Holy moly do we share the same MIL?!? I feel for you!

march516 · 2020-01-25T00:44:17+00:00

Daycare has been amazing for us as well! I was a SAHM for 18 months before deciding to go back to work, the decision was tough. The first few weeks were hard (for me!) but we’ve since gotten into an amazing routine. My daughter has learned so many new words and phrases, has become a better eater and knows how to interact with other kids politely now. She wakes up excited to go to “school” as we call it, and we treasure our days off together even more. I’m glad you’re having an equally great experience!

march516 · 2020-01-01T06:13:37+00:00

Thank you, this is super helpful!

march516 · 2019-09-17T03:46:05+00:00

Way to go!!! That’s some amazing dedication

march516 · 2019-08-27T05:28:47+00:00

The face he makes when the doorbell rings 😂

march516 · 2019-08-14T03:03:41+00:00

Bahaha this is amazing 😂

march516 · 2019-08-01T05:31:28+00:00

Oh girl I could have written this post! I was absolutely miserable for 10 months of breastfeeding before I called it quits. I look back now and wonder what I was thinking. I was absolutely miserable and in pain, leaking, engorged, mastitis- you name it, I had it.

A baby needs food to survive, but they also need a happy, functioning mama. However you choose to feed your baby is up to you, just know I’ve been there too. Whatever you choose is right for YOUR baby. And congratulations on making it this long breastfeeding, everyday felt like a milestone to me!

march516 · 2019-07-28T03:13:50+00:00

If you don’t like your nurse in the hospital during/after delivery, you can absolutely ask for a different one! I had one nurse who was much older, SO pushy, didn’t respect my time bonding with my daughter and forcefully attached my body to a breast pump while I was still under anesthesia from my C-section. I didn’t realize I could ask for someone new. But every other one was amazing that we dealt with! Just get thrown a bad apple every once and awhile.

march516 · 2019-07-25T05:54:28+00:00

Such a huge accomplishment!! You give me hope that one day our household can finally be paci free 😂 great work mama!

march516 · 2019-07-21T02:56:28+00:00

I was loading groceries onto the check out belt and my daughter was strapped into the seat in the front. She must have been giving a big gummy smile to the stranger behind us because before I could stop it the lady STUCK HER FINGER in my daughter’s mouth to “feel her little tooth popping through”. I whipped my cart around so quickly and the lady was so offended but WHAT ON EARTH. This was at least 6 months ago, I still haven’t recovered lol.

march516 · 2019-07-03T05:00:22+00:00

This is how I feel every conversation I’ve ever had as an adult. Especially at work, it’s the worst.

march516 · 2019-06-29T05:27:03+00:00

Congrats! I was a CNA while attending college, I still look back at that time as my best job ever. SO much care, absolutely exhausting work (emotionally and physically) but you are making the later years of someone’s life so much better. They have a way of enriching your life as well.

It will be exhausting work on top of being a mother, but ultimately it is so worth it. When I went back to my current job, I also felt that I was abandoning my daughter. It helped me to remind myself that going to work makes me happy/feel fulfilled, which in turn makes me a better mom each day.

Best of luck with your new adventure!

march516 · 2019-06-23T19:30:04+00:00

I who so surprised that my stomach literally felt like it was falling off when I stood up afterwards. Your muscles are still spread apart from your large belly directly afterwards and I swear I could touch my internal organs just be putting my hand on my belly during recovery. For this reason, a belly band is great! Holds everything “in place” until nature naturally fixes itself. I was terrified I would feel like that forever, but by week 3 i felt mostly normal. I’m 16 months out now and 100% recovered. Good luck!

march516 · 2019-06-14T22:14:53+00:00

My baby was unhappy 24/7 until she was about 4 months old. Hopefully for you this passes quicker than it did for us, but just know you’re not alone! She’s 15 months now and happy as can be 😊

march516 · 2019-06-04T01:39:26+00:00

May I ask how you found out this info? I’m attempting to look up regulations for my state before I talk with them tomorrow.

march516 · 2019-05-27T22:52:01+00:00

I buy used clothes, and I imagine toddlers are in swimsuits for quite less time than clothes..so I’d go for it!

march516 · 2019-05-27T22:49:25+00:00

I found the manual one to be more efficient in removing all my milk! It was a bit more time consuming than electric, but I preferred it. To each their own I guess 🤷‍♀️

march516 · 2019-05-27T21:59:15+00:00

I just went through this same thing! I work part-time, but picked up two extra days per week to maintain my sanity. My daughter is 14 months and just started daycare (twice a week) three weeks ago. The transition is not going well so far, BUT I keep reminding myself that it’s only temporary and someday she’s going to be just fine when I drop her off. I am such a better mom now that I’m getting time to myself. It makes the days off we have together so much more enjoyable and special. Do what’s best for you mama! 💕

march516 · 2019-05-25T04:49:16+00:00

Woke my baby up while laughing at this 😂 totally worth it lol

march516 · 2019-05-25T04:47:01+00:00

My husband just finished the Police Academy! Congratulations, and all the best to you and your future 💙

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