to set up camp at the kitchen window

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We moved to a new build estate about a year ago and was one of the first families here. Dd (8) plays with the kids next door in one of our gardens.
But tonight is the first night she has played out 'on the street'. A few families have moved in. The kids all play nice.
But I am really nervous. She isn't in the road or anything, I don't know why I am so nervous.
Our kitchen is on the first floor, and i feel like camping our by the window to watch her. But ds is in the other room and is not well.
Is it just me that feels like this when kids first start playing out?
She is sensible and i trust her but i am shitting myself beingverypfb

What exactly are you afraid of.
If you quantify?,if that is the right word,your fears,it is easier to deal with.

I am worried about her getting run over. Or disappearing into someones house and me not knowing where she is. She has rules but This is the first time she has been without adult supervision. We lived on a main road before and had a massive garden so all the kids played there. I only had to look through the window and she was there. Which tbh I can see her from my window.
I think in the garden its an enclosed space and the street seems a bit 'open'. I am not making sense am I?
I also think its because I am having to let go a little bit. The last few months she has grown up loads and has become quite independent. Its great, but so hard that she isn't my baby anymore.

grow up a little.

Can understand the getting run over bit.Presumably she is quite sensible.The cars reversing she may not realise to watch the yellow reversing lights for example.Can understand your concern.Presumably people where you live will watch out for little children.Maybe put signs up to remind people,children playing?
Well remember the leaving go parts.Has to be done I'm afraid.
going into someones house,does she have your permission to do that?or are you imagining something else happening.Dont want to alarm you.
Maybe best to watch for a few times.You will get fed up eventually!

YABalittleU. Can she tell the time? If she can give her a watch and ask her to check in in half hour and gradually increase. Meanwhile slowly up the amount of time between you looking out of the window. In a few weeks you'll wonder what all the fuss was about!

Thank you. In regards to going into to others houses, I know all the parents. We have a BBQ when new people move in, like a 'welcome to the street'. When I say we, I mean all the neighbours. I am just worried i can't find her. She can go in as long as i know which house and the parents are happy.
The watch is a good idea. Its not a big estate. There are only 12 houses. so she is never far.
The developer has massive 'children playing' signs up.
I know i need to let her grow up, but its hard. She goes to a kids club at my gym and got annoyed because i asked her if she needed help getting a shower and getting dressed after swimming. I baby her too much (dh and mum are worse) but I am making an effort to stop.
I know the more she goes out the more relaxed i will be. I just couldn't believe how anxious i was. :)

sorry forgot to say your suggestions and support helped me calm.
She will be coming in soon. Maybe that's the bit I should worry about. :)