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Just dropped my 26 month old at nursery

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Whathefisgoingon · 25/04/2022 13:27

For the first time. I have never left him alone with anyone before. Luckily he ran off to play and I bolted as he did, as they don’t offer settling in sessions due to covid.

I feel like I’m missing my little mate and I hate it.

We are sending him because he’s such a sociable little boy and we hope, will enjoy it.

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Allmyarseandpeggymartin · 25/04/2022 13:29

He will love it op, and you’ll get used to some quiet time by yourself. I get you though it’s so odd.

Felt weird dropping my 6 year old off at school today after being joined at the hip for two weeks. I get you.

Hugasauras · 25/04/2022 13:30

Ah I'm sure he'll love it. DD absolutely adores nursery and thrives there. She gets so many new experiences and social interactions there, and it's done wonders for her self-confidence and willingness to try new things.

Enjoy the time you have to yourself!

gamerchick · 25/04/2022 13:35

Ah 2 yr olds get a lot out of nursery. As well as bringing stuff home to beef up everyone's immune system like. Once you're used, you'll get a something out of having time to yourself.

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Nogreenfingers83 · 25/04/2022 13:44

It's horrible - I sobbed my heart out afterwards. Solidarity here Flowers He will be absolutely fine by the way x

JenniferBarkley · 25/04/2022 13:44

Oh he will love it! My now 4 year old has been going since she was a baby, this year she cried when I explained the concept of Christmas holidays to her. Grin She'll be starting primary school in Sept with lots of her friends. I know they say they don't make friends at this age, they play alongside - but my DD definitely made one or two real friends at this stage, and then others later. It's so good for them, especially if they're the sociable type.

Rinatinabina · 25/04/2022 13:48

DD cried for the first week, after that she was running in and would wake up on the weekends asking to go to nursery. Sounds like he’s already enjoying it!

Kanaloa · 25/04/2022 13:50

Aww bless you 😂 it sounds like you’re missing him more than he misses you!

In a way I think the time apart makes it better. He gets to play with his pals and do lots of activities, and you get some time to yourself, then you enjoy each other even more when you’re back together! When mine were in nursery and I wasn’t working I used to do all my jobs so then I had time to chill with them without trying to get them to entertain themselves while I ran round doing xyz.

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Whathefisgoingon · 25/04/2022 14:25

Thanks all.

i just called to check and apparently he’s having a great time!

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Nelliephant1 · 25/04/2022 14:29

My son hated nursery although the staff told me he "loved it" 😏

He still talks about being made to play in sand, and make necklaces, paint etc that he had absolutely no interest in. He also remembers doing these things because he didn't want to make the staff sad. Really wish he'd have been old enough to articulate it and I'd have taken him out until he had to go.

Hugasauras · 25/04/2022 14:34

@Whathefisgoingon You'll probably get a good sleep tonight too! DD is always pooped after nursery days and falls asleep super fast!

tuliplover · 25/04/2022 14:52

Both my kids went to all day nursery. They thrives there. My daughter would put n a bit if a show initially but was always happy when I picked her up full of stories about the day (once old enough to talk - she went from one year to school age).
It is odd feeling but best gif you snd it will make transition to school easy.

FairWindClearSailing · 25/04/2022 15:02

Hope he has a great time! My 21 month old starts two mornings a week from September (he'll also be 26 months then) and I think he'll have a great time but I'll miss him 😅

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Whathefisgoingon · 25/04/2022 15:38

Thanks all.

So, I had told them that if he was unsettled then to call me and I’d collect him. Got a call 2 hours in to his session saying now that they’d all stopped playing to have their snack, he’d become upset and was asking for me a lot, they said for today it was probably a good idea for me to collect him, so I did.

When I arrived he was in tears and I felt so bad! He soon perked up but I’m worried about what happens next. He has 2 afternoon sessions a week and one morning, but he normally naps around 1 and that’s when the sessions start! He also refused his lunch before his session today and they don’t provide lunches for afternoon kids, just a snack.

Im unsure what to do as clearly sending him in without a nap and lunch won’t work.

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UserError012345 · 25/04/2022 17:21

Do you mean 2 year old 🤭

Lem0nDrizzle · 25/04/2022 17:23

Tears are normal op. We had them for 2 weeks and now he runs in without giving me a second look.

I always find afternoon sessions a nightMare as they mess with your day.
Are you able to change to mornings?

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Whathefisgoingon · 25/04/2022 18:14

@UserError012345 a child that is 2 could be 1 month away from turning 3, which would be completely different to a child that has just turned 2, hence months.

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Whathefisgoingon · 25/04/2022 18:38

@UserError012345 a child that is 2 could be 1 month away from turning 3, which would be completely different to a child that has just turned 2, hence months.

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gamerchick · 25/04/2022 18:45

You say nearly 3 or just turned 2 or 2 and a half. Months are for babies. Plus it helps to let go a bit mentally when you stop thinking of them as babies. Personally I'm not arsed until they're 43 months old or something, then it grates a bit. Toddlers are still little.

It's a big change for him, his routine is out of whack. He'll be worn out from all the extra stimulation. He'll get used.

Lem0nDrizzle · 25/04/2022 19:10

Personally I think in some situations it's better to use months.
It's not that you think of them as still a baby or having 'that mentality' but it gives a better insight.

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Rinatinabina · 25/04/2022 19:17

I prefer it when people use month under 3, I know what they are talking about then. Vast difference between a just turned 2yr old and almost 3 year old.

Nogreenfingers83 · 25/04/2022 21:05

@UserError012345 it's obviously relevant that it's 26 months and not 34 in this instance, as the OP is talking about a child's response to being separated from their parent.

Nice empathy though.

Nogreenfingers83 · 25/04/2022 21:05

@UserError012345 it's obviously relevant that it's 26 months and not 34 in this instance, as the OP is talking about a child's response to being separated from their parent.

Nice empathy though.

Nogreenfingers83 · 25/04/2022 21:05

@UserError012345 it's obviously relevant that it's 26 months and not 34 in this instance, as the OP is talking about a child's response to being separated from their parent.

Nice empathy though.

LoveSpringDaffs · 25/04/2022 21:22

@Whathefisgoingon

IMO sneaking off is NOT a good idea. Just say goodbye, talk about playing with friends and that you'll be back in while & he can tell you about the fun he's had.

He needs to learn you'll come back. It'll be more difficult as you haven't already left him with grandparents/friends, but he will get there.

it'll be good for him & he will get used to being there without you, just give it a chance.

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