Need just a little reassurance...

maddie80

I enrolled DS in the new ECE spot at our local DPS school.  I'm hoping/praying it's the right choice for him.  I know that a lot of my anxiety over it is hormonal, knowing he'll have a new sister to deal with right at the same time he switches schools, but I've been weirdly emotional about it all day - his old school stood by us through my divorce, etc., and I really hope that he thrives with this change.  Also, selfishly, I'm hoping that I can get enough rest through maternity leave with DS home in the afternoons after 11:30.  It'll all be good, and this was a good decision, right?

goldenjes

He will do OK.  There will definitely be an adjustment time for him with new school, new sibling, etc - but he will get through it (as will you!) and it sounds like he'll strive there in the long run.

todds_wife

Big hug! I bet he will love the school- and that the people there will be wonderful too. It it all good, momma.

sara_c

He will do ok and so will you.  I was told #2 would be easier, but I was surprised by how much it was true.  Labor was faster and easier and therefore I recovered so much faster.  BFing was like riding an old bike- no learning curve at all, which saved a lot of time, especially in the middle of the night. 

And the great things about newborns is they sleep alot or just want to be held, so you can spend plenty of time with DS and not worry too much about the baby. 

It will be ok- you can and will do it. 

Big hugs, you're almost there.

MTJunebride

You'll be fine and so will DS.  Think of the perks of sending him to a neighborhood school.  Short commutes, more friends in the neighborhood, less tuition.  I think it will all work out for you guys!

DownToEarthGirl

MTJunebride:

You'll be fine and so will DS.  Think of the perks of sending him to a neighborhood school.  Short commutes, more friends in the neighborhood, less tuition.  I think it will all work out for you guys!

Ditto to pps...and the other perk of DS home in the afternoons will be more bonding time with his little sister and more playdates for you and DS - you might make even more friends for DS and for your family!

Kmac-06

It will all work out! He will do fine and in the long run it will be so much better for you guys on many fronts.

maddie80

Thanks, ladies - I'm sure hoping so.  I was up most of last night tossing and turning thinking about it.  Apparently transition is just as difficult for me as it is for my child. 

faBriezy

Hi! I'm never on here anymore and I'm not sure if you remember me, but I heard you are making the same switch as we are so I wanted to commiserate. My DS Asher will be in the afternoon class (not thrilled about this, but it was the only slot available) and we also have a brand new, 6 week old baby that DS is adjusting to. So I am as nervous as you are! I haven't slept well in the last two nights thinking about pulling him from his wonderful preschool that has been such a refuge for my DS through some big life changes lately. We want to be their advocates, and its really hard to make these tough choices.

I keep reminding myself that kids are resilient, they will make new friends and it will become normal in a matter of weeks. Its really a wonderful school, close by, and its a good move for everyone big picture.

Is the morning class an "inclusion" class like the afternoon? Email me if you want to chat about it, I never check PMs so briedaniels at gmail.com.

Oh and congrats on the new baby! Very exciting!

choirgirl

Fabriezy--

Just being sort of nosy, but when you say same switch, do you mean from the same school? And is your DS a year younger than L? I just ask because my DS goes to the same school as L did, and has a boy in your class with your DS's name. Confused?

 

faBriezy

choirgirl:

Fabriezy--

Just being sort of nosy, but when you say same switch, do you mean from the same school? And is your DS a year younger than L? I just ask because my DS goes to the same school as L did, and has a boy in your class with your DS's name. Confused?

 

No, not the same Asher. He is moving to the same school/class as L is, but goes somewhere else currently. I just meant its the same sort of switch. My DS is about 6 months younger if I recall, but they are in the same school year.

maddie80

Hey Brie - the AM class is an inclusion class too.  I'll shoot you an e-mail!