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7/27/09
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Jul 27, 2009 2:40 PM
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I would try to find another daycare. Try to find a place that has a 1 to 4 ratio. Pop in, unannounced, to check out the daycare several times before making a decision. I even had my husband go check out the daycare before making a decision. Stop by or have someone on your safe list stop in to check on the baby. The daycare I chose also has an activity log that they give parents each day to let them know about activities in addition to feedings and diapers.
Unfortunately cost is a factor and we had to go with our second choice.
I wll be sendng our little girl in 2 weeks.
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7/31/08
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Aug 2, 2008 3:31 PM
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monday will be my daughters 2nd week at daycare. i'm not sure if i like it or not. it's so hard to tell. i am thinking about taking her out but not sure if the other daycares will be better, or worse.
the things that concern me:
the ratio is one adult to five babies. i've been there when one teacher has been with six to eight babies. the time there were eight, another teacher walked in about two minutes after i got there, but still....
three of five days when i picked her up, she was in a swing. i don't want her to swing all day.
there are things that i like too of course or we never would have tried this daycare...
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5/6/08
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May 12, 2008 10:13 AM
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I went back to work when my son was 1 month old. My suggestion is to have lots of backup babysitters. (You may need them if this one doesn't work out.) Pack your diaper bag (and lunch, etc.) at night so you don't rush in the morning. Also, count the diapers in his diaper bag and monitor the amount of formula you put in the bag as well. This gives you an idea of how much he eats and how many diaper changes he gets everyday. (You may need to change babysitters due to this!)
I also inspect him for diaper rash, dirty nails, ect. (It seems that the babysitter- or former babysitter- wasn't taking as good of care of him as I would.) If I noticed ANYTHING that I didn't like, I would talk to the babysitter about it, and when the problems continue, I changed sitters. So BE CAREFUL!!!! Your baby can't talk yet and tell you what's going on. Drop by unexpectedly and see what's going on. Check to see if your baby seem happy to be in the care of that person? Is that person too busy with their own kids/ errands to give your child quality care?
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1/17/08
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Apr 25, 2008 7:13 PM
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Hi, well here is my update. My son is five months old and I have been back to work for about two months. It was so hard. A couple of things that helped me out was I have a great nursery that is only about seven minutes from me. The ladies that run the place are wonderful. I call all day long they are happy to tell me everything he is doing. He even got his first report card the other day it was so cute. I am lucky I get to work by six in the morning and my husband takes him around eight and I get off around two in the afternoon. They do a ton of things in his class and the teacher ratio is one to three which is better than a lot of other places. I think one thing that helped is I don't take my son to the nursery his dad does so when I leave I am leaving him at home. I don't know if that is stupid but it feels different I don't have that first day of school emotion. However my husband had surgery last week and I took my son to the nursery for a couple of hours and I had to leave him for the first time and I dreaded it but my son was very happy to see his teacher which made me happy. Just make sure you have not gut feelings and you are comfortable with who watches your baby. I had no gut feeling with this nursery and so far we have all loved it. One thing that keeps me in check too is, a Doctor that I work with was due two weeks before me so it was real fun to be pregnant with someone at work and she went into preterm labor and her baby had a chromosomal defect and the baby wasn't able to be saved. I had my son two days before her due date. And when I start to get down about going to work I thank God that I at least get to enjoy my little guy even though I can't stay home. I no my friend would give anything to have her baby work and all. Keep me posted. Sorry for going on and on.
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4/14/08
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Apr 14, 2008 4:20 PM
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Hi Rachel, I hope you are doing well by now you've been working for about 2 months and your baby must be about 5 months let me know how is everything going for you. My son is now almost 2 months and I am dreading going back. I wish I could just stay with him he is so little....how did you do it?
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7/5/07
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Feb 29, 2008 4:02 PM
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My baby is 4 1/2 months and I haven't been able to go back to work. It must be very difficult, I don't know if I'll ever be able to.
I understand you.
Good luck!
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Mom Mercedes: 32 Dad Dara (my love): 44 Baby Lucas Emmanuel: our precious! Born Oct. 2nd 10:29pm 6.15 lbs 20 inches
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1/17/08
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Feb 25, 2008 2:52 PM
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Hi everyone, I am pretty new to the boards. I am a mother of three 13 years, 7 years and a three month old. I will be returning to work on Monday. I am of dreading it. I was lucky enough to stay home with my other two until they were older. And with my new one I am not as luck. I feel so gulity. I found a wonderful place for him while I will be at work. I feel that he is going to hate me for leaving him. I nurse him he is not the best at using the bottle. I am scared I am going to see this change in him. I don't know I guess I am so sad and scared because I don't know what to expect. Can anyone share there experiences and tips. I plan to get as organized as possible so I can spend all my time with him after work. I do have an advantage my husband and kids are a huge help. But I still can't get over thinking he is going to be sad.
Thanks
Rachel
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