btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

Samantha will be starting daycare in two weeks and I am trying to decide - - she has to go on thursdays but I don't know if its better to also send her either Tuesdays or Fridays - they are being flexible w/ me at work so I am lucky but which is better for an almost 5 month old - tues/thurs or thurs/fri - the other days I will still be with her.....

thanks for all advice and insight!!

(I added a poll but please also if you can, give me your reasoning...we keep going back and forth!)

Message edited 2/18/2007 10:22:04 AM.

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

I can see your dilemma.

Thurs/Fri is better for her because it gives her consistency. Two days in a row is less disruptive than alternating days.

However, having Fridays off might be better for you, I assume.

Is she going to be with you the other 5 days? If so, then I think the thurs/fri arrangement is better because it gives her 5 consecutive days with you, and 2 consecutive days at daycare. It also gives you 2 consecutive days at work which might be more productive for you also.

GL.

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

I started working when DS was 2 months old and he seems to be adjusting well. Kids are flexible They will get used to what needs to be done. Do what is best for YOU! I found working 2 days in a row for me made me more tired so the break up of work days is a better thing for us. This makes our time together more enjoyable since I am less tired. I work Tues/ Thurs and we do Gymboree and music Wed/Fri so DS gets good mommy time. That is just what works for me. See how you feel and what you think is best for you. Good Luck!

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

thanks - part of me would love ot have fridays off....but the other part likes having the two together (wed is full right now for the room we want!).....plus ultimately its a decision based on what is best for samantha too!

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

I vote thurs/fri

I think the 2 days in the row, work best for the child!

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

Oh don't get me wrong the decision should OF COURSE be what is best for the baby! I was just saying consider yourself in the decision too! Happy mommies make happy babies!
Good Luck with whatever you decide it will work out for the best no matter what!

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

I voted Thur/Fri because I think 2 days at daycare is better for the child for consistency sake. It's also better - at least for me - to work 2 consecutive days.

Instead of a 3 day weekend, you wind up with the ability to take a 5 day since you wouldn't have to go to work until Thursday every week.

Good luck with your decision.

Re: btdt moms: daycare "days" advice

I would do the 2 days in a row. I currently do 3 days in a row and it works well for us.