Kindergarten Blues

Megan starts Kindergarten on Wednesday. Today she woke up crying. Which made me cry. Since the day she was born, I have not been without her. I decided to stay home with her and even though she went to Preschool last year, it was in the afternoon for 2 1/2 hours..something that I got used to and could handle. Now the very thought of her leaving me for SO many hours is KILLING me. Of course, I cant let her know that, especially since shes so nervous about going but I am finding it hard to even take a breath. I know I will get used to it but I feel like I am losing my best friend.

I am so nervous about her being so upset again too. She cried from about September to December last year but at least I knew it was only a few hours. But what if she cries for freakin 7 hours in Kindergarten?? It is breaking my heart!

How are the rest of you doing? I know there are quite a few of us here. I just kept thinking this morning of the day I brought her home and now she is a 5 year old Kindergartener..how does it go so fast???

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Hugs to you. My kids went to daycare so they were away from me since they were 3 months old but they did cry on occasion too there.
Don't worry as I was always told they stopped in 5 minutes, the most.
She will find all new things and friends to keep her occupied and will do just fine.

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I'm no help... I can't wait to get her out the door! And her book bag is packed and ready to go. Her first day is Thursday.

But in all seriousness, L loves school. A on the other hand, was like Megan and it took him some time to adjust. And once he did adjust, there was no looking back. They fall into a routine and that's what they know. It will take her some time, but it's not to say she will cry and be upset the whole time. The hardest part for me was stepping away from him to let him find his way.

She will do fine. And so will you

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STOP IT!!! I am tearing up as I am reading your post as I feel exactly the same way. DD has been with me every day too as she did pre k and it was only 2 1/2 hours a day and not its 7!!!!

I am trying not to think about it as DD is so excited about starting that I dont want to make her sad. I will be wearing my sunglasses for drop off on wednesday even if it rains as I will be bawling and hiding behind them.

My heart goes out to you and I sincerely hope that your DD loves school and settles in well and that you are okay too.

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My DS is not starting K yet but, he is going back to his same preschool for pre-K and the program there is 3 full days and the other days 2.5 hrs. Last year he went 2.5 hrs. I REALLY do not want him full day at all at this point but, I really like the school for him and so does he so this is it.

That said, I feel the EXACT same way as you. I am so down about it and so anxious about it I am so surprised at myself! Part of it is me hating the change of our wonderful summer routine - having whole days with the three of us (I have a 19 mo old as well) to have play dates, go to parks, zoos, WPF, acquarium, beach etc. etc. and the other part is me being nervous if he is ready for this!

I'm so glad you posted this b/c I feel so stupid saying it to other parents around here b/c they are all so excited for the full day to get rid of the kids and here I am dreading it. I dont feel the need to get rid of my kid at all - in fact, im mourning the loss of him I need therapy!!!

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My son is starting kindergarten tomorrow and I feel exactly the same way. I am so upset that he will be gone seven hours per day. I wish it was only a half day program. I have been dreading this day all summer. It breaks my heart to know his teacher will see more of him (awake) than I will every day.

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I am soo with you. I feel like I have fell into a depression this week. Soo emotional. I have only worked very PT and she has only been left with family aside from the 2.5 hrs. she spent in pre k. She also cried the first few weeks of school and I am hoping the bus departure isnt a repeat of that scene because it killed me. She is nervous and keeps telling me she just wants to stay home with me because she is going to miss me soo much. THis is killing me. I am worried about the littlest things. Everything ids a concern..including your breakfast post. I know once they get there they will love it and fall into a routine quickly...but will we? LOL. Im sure we will. But I am totally there with you. This is very hard.