Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi , Is she going to a public or private preschool? Do they have a nurse on duty? Can you meet with the nurse and explain your health concerns? Can you go on off hours and show your daughter around and explain that she will going there soon? Also, can you go with her for the first week and gradually stay for less time. Maybe go with her the first day and stay the whole time and then the second day leave 1/2 hour early. Do this for a week or so until you and she are comfortable with you not being there? This way she gets use to you leaving gradually and you can see how they treat your daughter and get comfortable with them. We did something like that with my son when he started preschool. I hope this helps. Ken M > > Hello Everyone- > > I am having a really hard time with Laikyn starting Preschool next > week. I know this will be so good for her but I have alot of > concerns. How did you all make it through this? Laikyn falls all > the time and hits her head and that scares me to death, also she > chokes on her food still. I guess my biggest problem is letting > her grow up. I don't know how to trust someone else enough to take > care of her when I am not there. This may sound so dumb but she is > my only child and I am always so worried something is going to > happen to her. Please help me and give me some advice! > > ( mom to Laikyn--3 yrs old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hi , I don't know enough about your daughter to calm you fears, but I can tell you this. What you are feeling is something that every mom feels when her child goes to school for the first time, health concerns or not. I have 3 children, and I'll admit I am somewhat of a control freak, and have a hard time trusting others to take care of my kids. Choking has always been one of my biggest fears too. My oldest has RSS, and of course, I was scared to death when he started preschool. Yes, some accidents happened, but both he & I lived through it. My 4 1/2 year old (no RSS) has been in preschool for for 1 1/2 years now, and I had the exact same feelings of uncertainty when he started. If it makes you feel better & the school allows, you might want to stay a short time to watch, but I would caution you if Laikyn is very attached to you not to stay too long, because it will be harder on both of you when it is time to leave. Bring a box of Kleenex! Please let us know how her first day turned out. Kim C. > Hello Everyone- > > I am having a really hard time with Laikyn starting Preschool next > week. I know this will be so good for her but I have alot of > concerns. How did you all make it through this? Laikyn falls all > the time and hits her head and that scares me to death, also she > chokes on her food still. I guess my biggest problem is letting > her grow up. I don't know how to trust someone else enough to take > care of her when I am not there. This may sound so dumb but she is > my only child and I am always so worried something is going to > happen to her. Please help me and give me some advice! > > ( mom to Laikyn--3 yrs old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi , I know exactly how you feel because I feel the same way about Jonah. Lately I have been letting go since he is stronger and a little more confident. He goes to a preschool/daycare three times a week all day and he loves it. We are fortunate because it is a small place and although technically a daycare, it is run like a school. The kids ages 2-4 are all together. It has worked out so well, but of course there are always things to figure out mostly around the eating. We arranged to have his oral/motor therapist come there twice a week at lunch time to help him. Can you have something like that? And a big congratulations on your accomplishments with Laikyn's services! A few times he has spilled ketones, but we talk to his teacher and make sure he gets enough carbs. I have been overprotective of Jonah as he is my only child and has RSS, but I have found that I must let go a little, especially with things like germs and getting sick because I know he can recover from illness, but if I make him neurotic, it is not good. Not saying that is you, that is me...If Laikyn is in a safe place and can receive some help, I am sure she will do great, it is harder on us. Jonah can get very shy and attached to the people he knows, but he did great with school and loves it. Sorry to go on so much. I am really looking forward to seeing you at the conference. , Jonah's mom Starting Preschool > > > Hello Everyone- > > I am having a really hard time with Laikyn starting Preschool next > week. I know this will be so good for her but I have alot of > concerns. How did you all make it through this? Laikyn falls all > the time and hits her head and that scares me to death, also she > chokes on her food still. I guess my biggest problem is letting > her grow up. I don't know how to trust someone else enough to take > care of her when I am not there. This may sound so dumb but she is > my only child and I am always so worried something is going to > happen to her. Please help me and give me some advice! > > ( mom to Laikyn--3 yrs old) > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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