So, we I have decided on a daycare that will care for the Lil' Tiger while I am at work earning money to pay for the said daycare and the bills. I narrowed it down to 3 that I liked and went to visit the last one this morning. This one is fairly close to where we live and I like the centre very very much.
Mulberry Tree Childcare and Kindy was the winner. When I arrived at the centre, I was greeted by friendly staff and was shown to the baby's room where the Lil' Tiger will be in. The room was spacious, clean and had enough toys to keep the little ones entertained. They had 4 babies to a carer, which I really like. These carers do not look flustered at all. Also the age group for this baby room is from 4 weeks to 12 months. YEAY. I don't have to worry about some boisterous 2 year old running and trampling on my child. The room is well suited for a baby.
I was introduced to Linda who is one of the experienced carer for the babies section. She was really really friendly and made me feel really comfortable. She is an experienced mom having raised 2 kids of her own that are grown up now. I like that. She was really chatty. I like a chatty person. She also listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. I think Linda and I would be best friends from now on. Heheheh...
So starting 1st March, the Lil' Tiger will be taken care of by Linda and her partner at the daycare centre 5 days a week. It makes me tear up everytime I think about it. Linda would be spending more time with my baby than me! I really wish that I didn't have to do it but, I don't think we are financially stable yet to be declared a 1 income family.
I am really dreading the day when I have to pass the Lil' Tiger on to Linda and wave goodbye. I know she wouldn't know any better and it's ME that have issues with leaving her with someone. I am feeling nervous, sad, scared and basically envious.
Nervous because I don't know how the Lil' Tiger would react to the situation. She has been stuck to my hips since day one. We have never been separated for more than 4 hours.
Sad because I wouldn't spend all day with her. Watching her smile and laugh. Watching her face as she discover something new and exciting. I wouldn't be able to spend quality time with her because by the time I pick her up from daycare, it would be time for her sleep at night and I would have only spent a good 3 hours with her.
Scared because I am afraid that she will not be attach to me and need me as much anymore and maybe cry when I pick her up from the centre because she doesn't want to be apart from Linda.
And envious because Linda gets to spent a bulk of the day with the Lil Tiger. She is the one that is going to see the Lil' Tiger learn and discover something new and I only get the reports! :*(
I know it will get better in time or it's not going to be as bad as I think, but these are things that I can't help think about.
How was your experience? Did you have Separation Anxiety?
So for now, like the Mr Lion pictured above, just let me sit in my corner with a cup of tea and sulk about it.
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