by Selene N.
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July 26, 2006

A Totally Different Day at the Day Care

March 29, 2008 11:02 AM EDT
views: 98 | comments: 20

(Note: This was written yesterday, but I had trouble publishing last night.)

After a long period of searching, we thought we found the perfect day care for my 15-month old daughter Kyleigh. We brought her there yesterday for one hour, and she had a great time participating.

Today I took her back there for another "preview session". I thought she would have fun like she did yesterday, but I was wrong. She was totally like a different person. She wouldn't let anyone else get close to her, she wouldn't interact with the kids in the classroom, and she didn't participate in any of the activities. When we put her in a swing outside in the play ground, she started crying. She finally passed out on my shoulders, so I took her home.

After we got home, she developed a fever (101.9 F). It could be because of the MMR shot she got during her 15-month checkup, or maybe it was too windy outside. She slept a few hours, and then just lay in bed weakly for another couple of hours. She finally cheered up a little bit when my husband suggested that I play her favorite Baby Einstein tape and let her watch it in bed.

I had thought that maybe the transition to the day care would be easy, but now I am not that optimistic any more. I think Kyleigh is totally depressed because grandma is gone (my mom's flight left at 7 AM this morning).

It's going to be a tough week next week when Kyleigh officially starts day care.

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Comments: 20

Sherry W. Mar 29, 2008, 11:05am EDT
Aw, she'll bounce back. Hang in there (to both of you!).
Alison H. Mar 29, 2008, 11:09am EDT
Aww--being sick and sad doesn't make for an easy transition to a new situation. Hope she gets better over the weekend.....
Sandra T. Mar 29, 2008, 11:13am EDT
That is too bad! Hope she feels better soon!
Beryl Singleton Bissell Mar 29, 2008, 11:23am EDT
How difficult these transitions are. Probably her listlessness had to do with the incipient fever. Shall be thinking of you and your little one. Your story brings back so many memories of my own little ones' struggles.
J R B. Mar 29, 2008, 11:35am EDT
Little children go thru such trauma when things change.
Melanie S. Mar 29, 2008, 11:40am EDT
My children always had fevers for a good 24-48 hours after vaccinations. It's pretty normal. I got into the habit of bringing the baby tylenol with me and giving my children a dose right in the doctor office after getting their shots.

Changes in routine can be hard on toddlers especially when that involves someone they are close to not being around. Just give her some extra attention, love, hugs and kisses, and before you know it she'll be taking off the moment you set her down on the daycare floor. hehe.

Sometimes these transitions can be harder on mommy and daddy than child LOL
Elita K. Mar 29, 2008, 12:16pm EDT
I can't even imagine how tough this is for you. My son is almost 4 months old and I am dreading going back to work and dropping him off at Daycare. :-( Stay strong!
Erica M. Mar 29, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
It will take some time, hang in there!
Linda B. Mar 29, 2008, 3:17pm EDT
Kyleigh will be fine...once you've been through a couple of weeks of it, she'll be back to her old self. Transitions can be tough but you will both get through it. She's pretty resilient and once over the fever from the vaccines, she'll bounce right back.

Will she staying at the daycare five days in a row with a weekend off? Friday might be a good night for an early bed time--for Mommy too! At least for the first couple of weeks, until everyone has developed the 'reflexes' for the new situation.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 29, 2008, 3:18pm EDT
You both will be fine just hang in there.
dee b. Mar 29, 2008, 4:39pm EDT
Trying to make a transition and being sick would be hard even for an adult. The excitement of a new place is proberly why she was ok too, the first day. In her own time I am sure she will make the adjustment and come to terms with it all.
Quirky Jessi Mar 29, 2008, 5:37pm EDT
Awww. I think the transition will be fine....sounds like she has a lot going on right now, so just hang in there.
Selene N. Mar 29, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Thank you so much, everyone!

She is still having a fever (over 36 hours now). I think we might not make it to the day care next Monday if she doesn't get much better tomorrow. :(
Rachel D. Mar 29, 2008, 10:32pm EDT
Keep up the optimism - shots AND going to a daycare visit is a pretty heavy day for a toddler!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 30, 2008, 12:08am EDT
Hang in there she will get into it. Hope she gets to feeling better soon.
Austin Cushing Mar 30, 2008, 1:17am EDT
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denise e Mar 30, 2008, 9:58am EDT
good luck with the transition
Denise B. Mar 30, 2008, 1:42pm EDT
I hope she feels better
Sarah (I want points) Apr 1, 2008, 3:44pm EDT
I know that things are going to get better with her and the day care...

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