In theory it's a great idea but reality is setting in!!

[Emmas Mom]

I posted earlier this week how over the moon I was that daycare is willing to take Emma pump and all. My CDE is willing to go in and train the staff (again a blessing). The daycare is 30 seconds from the hospital where the clinic is (once again a blessing).

So, in this dumpy economy I have started looking for a job. I've been in the corporate world for many moons and decided that when I go back to work this time I am going to work for an organization that makes a difference in the this world. Pay is important but #1 priority is working for a friendly organization that will provide some flexibility with Emma if I need to bolt and I also want to go home everyday feeling I've made a difference. Before she got sick I interviewed with an organization I fell in love with -- I came in a close 2nd and was disappointed I didn't get the job. 2 days later Emma was in ICU in DKA and perspective came into play, I couldn't have taken the job so was grateful I didn't get it. I came across a posting yesterday at that same organization. I emailed the CEO that I interviewed with originally advising that I am throwing my hat into the ring and heard back from him this morning (on a Saturday) that I will be getting a call for an interview on Monday.

Now I'm freaking out!! The thought of leaving Emma makes me absolutely sick. Can all you working mamas out there reassure me that life goes on and trained personnel can take care of her. Please let me know too how liberating it is to get out of the house again and not be attached to her hip. Of course ideally she would live in a bubble that I had control over 24/7 but I need to make some money and I think some separation will be good for both of us.

Oh and one of the best parts about this organization is that when they move in 2010 they are putting a daycare in the building for the staff so once again I can have her under foot...just need to get over the initial knot in my tummy about leaving her. I know I don't have the job yet but I am uber qualified and I think the CEO will just push this through.

Sorry for rambling, just a tad freaked out :)

[Mimi]

Take a deep breath or a few if needed. :)

I have not returned to work yet. I understand how you feel and Amanda is 7 years old.

Keep taking those breaths. :cwds:

[Skyefire]

Shana it is a very real possibility that she will not only do well in daycare but hopefully she will thrive and flourish in her new environment and the routine of daycare might also help with D management :) Remember to try to keep a proactive approach to her D care while at the center. As we all know that the best D care comes from experience and until the are very very use to Emma and dealing with D there will be some learning curves.

IT is totally doable, and with everyone on board all wanting the same result, good care for Emma!

I know a lot of parents that have there D kids in daycare and they do wonderful.

[sheila]

It will be scary at first, you will probably worry alot:eek: but it will get easier.

[CJ's Mom]

It will be scary at first, you will probably worry alot:eek: but it will get easier.

Those first couple of days will be hard but yes, it will get easier. CJ was dx'd & hospitalized on a Tuesday, went home on Friday, we spent Sat & Sun at home figuring out our new routine. On Monday he went back to school and I went to work scared out of my mind :eek:.

You've had time to adjust to D and can talk the daycare through any issues. You'll be fine.:D

[sheila]

Those first couple of days will be hard but yes, it will get easier. CJ was dx'd & hospitalized on a Tuesday, went home on Friday, we spent Sat & Sun at home figuring out our new routine. On Monday he went back to school and I went to work scared out of my mind :eek:.

You've had time to adjust to D and can talk the daycare through any issues. You'll be fine.:D

She said it so much better than me, lol;)

[Zoe'sMom]

Now I'm freaking out!! The thought of leaving Emma makes me absolutely sick. Can all you working mamas out there reassure me that life goes on and trained personnel can take care of her. Please let me know too how liberating it is to get out of the house again and not be attached to her hip. Of course ideally she would live in a bubble that I had control over 24/7 but I need to make some money and I think some separation will be good for both of us.


Woaaah, I could have written myself that part of your post. I will be going back to work in September, and I just can't imagine not spending my days with my little ones, it actually keeps me up at night. I love the relationship I have with my twins, and I'm so afraid me going back to work will break all this. But at the same time, I also feel this relationship is getting to a point where it's almost symbiotic, and the fact that I won't be there ALL THE TIME may liberate us three a bit.

Sorry Shana for hijacking your post, it just spoke to me so much. I will be keeping an eye on the answers of other moms :).

The only sort of an answer I have is that we'll all probably be fine :o.

[caspi]

Please let me know too how liberating it is to get out of the house again and not be attached to her hip. Of course ideally she would live in a bubble that I had control over 24/7 but I need to make some money and I think some separation will be good for both of us.

Okay, trying not to take offense to this, but those of us that chose to stay at home with our children don't feel as though they are living in a bubble or attached to our hip, D or no-D. JMO.........

[Emmas Mom]

Okay, trying not to take offense to this, but those of us that chose to stay at home with our children don't feel as though they are living in a bubble or attached to our hip, D or no-D. JMO.........

You are 100% correct and it should have been worded differently. Please know that I meant no offense. If I could stay home I absolutely would and would not think twice about it. However, since I have to go back to work due to financial constraints, I am trying to spin it in any way that I can to make MYSELF feel better. If that was at anyone`s expense especially the SAHM`s then I sincerely apologize.

I am having a really tough time with all of this and I`m really trying to convince myself that it will be healthy for Emma and I to have a little separation. It has only been 2 months since dx and I would attach her to my hip or have her live in a d-safe bubble if anyone would hire me under that pretense.

I envy SAHMs with every fibre in my being. Please ignore the wording if possible and understand how freaked out about this I am.

[jules12]

You will get through this. While my son was dx when he was school age, he was only in first grade. As another poster, we came home and had the weekend and he went back to school the following Monday. It was worrisome at first. Lots of phone calls to/from the school. If you job will allow it, I would encourage your caregiver to call you whenever she has to make adjustments. It is just reassuring to know you both are on the same page.

Give it time and it will get easier.

[Connie(BC)Type 1]

My girlfriend is a single mom with 2 kids, 1 d, 1 non d, she went back to work immediately, he was 3 @ diagnosis, her daycare/school has always been great. He's now 11, confident and gorgeous!

[Kelly.Marie]

Jack was 2 years old when diagnosed and went back to daycare 6 weeks after diagnosis. We started with half days after the staff was trained by our CDE. I also met with the director and various staff members to train. They have an emergency sheet with signs of low and how to treat posted in his class. I give Jack his breakfast at home because that is the busiest time of day.
Aside from diagnosis day, his first day back was the most nerve wracking day of my life!
That said, one year later, all is well. The staff has been fantastic--they call me whenever they have a question--bolus seems to large, BG is low, BG is high, drops some food on the floor. The director and her assistant do the fingersticks and bolus, I pack his food daily according to their menu and label with carb counts accordingly. For the rare occasion that Jack is bolused and decides he doesn't want to eat, the cook (Ms. Evelyn) actually sat Jack on her lap and fed him.
Diabetes or not, I think it is very hard to leave your child. The diabetes part just makes it that much harder. Unfortunately, sometimes, it has to be done. All will be fine and your daughter will enjoy being around other children and doing fun things.
Best of luck!