Preschool first day 💔

[Itsmeitscathyivecomehome]

My dd started preschool this morning. She’s going to be 3 in June. She’s a lockdown baby and we’ve been at home together everyday since she was born. So this transition is a big deal for both of us.

anyway her first day this morning and I had to hand her over at the door sobbing and clawing for me. They text to say she’d calmed down after about 20 mins.

When I picked her up she was sobbing again. I guess overwhelmed waiting for me to come. They said she hadn’t cried but hasn’t eaten or drank anything and refused to take her coat off 💔

she was sobbing saying she missed me.

I just don’t know if my heart can take it.

please tell me this gets easier. I have prepped her read books etc. sent her in with a pic of me and her dad in her pocket. Did a quick goodbye rather than drawn out.

I just feel heartbroken.

Did they offer any settling in sessions?

It doesn't get easier. You'll be dropping her off to work at 30, crying her eyes out with a picture of you in her pocket.

I jest. Of course it will get easier. She'll settle and enjoy her time there, hopefully by the end of the week!

As PP has said, did they do any settling in sessions? Or was this literally the first time she'd been there?

It will get easier over time, as she gets the idea that you always come back for her and that the nursery is a fun place to be, where she can rely on the adults there to support her.

Does she have a favourite teddy or toy she could take with her?

We did a stay and play last week.
Thann you for your words.
I just never anticipated how difficult it would be leaving her especially so upset. Goes against all my instincts and breaks my heart.