I had a dcg start this week, and it's not going well. She 12 mos, parent are pretty attachment-y and I have a feeling she's never been left to cry and even though they told me that she loves older kids, she afraid of everyone here. And gets so upset when another child comes to talk to me or sit with me. Yesterday my son sneezed at the table and set her off on a screaming fit for the entire lunch. She's miserable at all times besides her naps and the brief time while the kids are napping and she's still up. One on one she's fine, but let's be real, it's not often that happens.

I'm at a loss. I've tried holding her on the floor, sitting next to her, bringing toys, comfort objects, giving attention when she stops crying (which, I've found only sets her off again), and I'm now on to letting her cry while the kids and I watch tv (I'm on the floor with her, but she's still screaming). It's been 20 mins non stop.

Oh and knowing today would be rough, I went to Starbucks last night and got a coffee to warm up this morning. While I was focused on trying to calm new dcg, my son knocked it over. I know this shouldn't be such a huge deal... But I could cry over it right now.

Someone please tell me it gets better? Does anyone have any suggestions? Happy thoughts to get me through the next 20 mins?