Advise for an over worrying Mum.

[JakeysMumma08]

Hi all, I'm new here so not sure if this the sort of thing people can help me with but here goes. My son is due to start his first year in infants school in September. I am certain I am over reacting to this as its all I seem to think about at the moment. I am Agoraphobic (Although I have over the last year been able to go out with someone with me) so I've had little man with me pretty much every day since he was born. I'm panicking about everything, for instance what if he gets bullied? Is he ready? What if he gets hurt? What if he's left out etc etc. Is it like this for most mothers or am I being silly? Many thanks for reading Ladys ;)

I think most mums have similar worries, myself included!

Can you talk to the school about your worries? Do they know about you being agoraphobic? Is the panicking part of your condition? Hopefully they will be able to offer you some additional support. You won't be the first parent in your situation.

Good luck.

Every mum worries. Im still worryin n its been 3 yrs since child started school. U should hav a talk with the school bout ur worries. They should help u.
Ur child will b fine.

Please go and talk to the school. I had a parent (am a teacher!) who was agorophobic and she had special arrangements for dropping off and picking up so she didn;t need to spend time in the playground waiting. As soon as she arrived, he went out to her and she dropped off whenever she arrived. It worked well for both of us...but only because I knew why. I have a parent who drops off early at the minute and has never asked if she could or explained why she needs to and it really ticks me off!!!!!!!

Also school will be able to set up communication book so you can 'talk' to the teacher too without having to wait around. I also phoned my 'parent' about once a fortnight for a general chat to let her know how her little on was getting on.

As for you being anxious about him starting I think that is perfectly normal. I am moving into Foundation in September and I am terrified....I will probably be far more worried than any of the children or their parents!!!LOL

Hope all goes well in Septe,ber.
Mel

You are definately not on your own with those concerns its a natural reaction for every loving mum although with your condition its likely to feel even more of a worry for you, speak with the school im sure they will be able to help reassure you although it is still very worrying, I cried when mine started school lol because im such a big softy :)

i think its normal with your first child

Its normal after your first too or at least it was with me lol, I was devastated when my third child started

Thank you all so much for the replies. Its nice to know I'm not alone in this. Melody17 thank you so much for the advice, I am going to contact the school on Monday and its given me hope that they might be able to help in this way.