Having a baby and running a daycare - feeling scared

[Peacefulbird]

Hi, you are a brave and strong woman. I haven't been in that situation but your worrines tells me that you're very responsible and you care for others.

I see you're only taking two weeks (you do not have any sick days in your contract that you can probably also use?). also I'm sure if you really need more days parents will understand (obviously there isn't anything more important than your health and your baby's health)

Having your mom and husband support will definitely help. Taking proactive steps will also help. I.e. can your mom and husband take your group for walks and/or spend at least 2 hrs at a park or playgroup with the group (that time can help you to stay and have a little break during the day or at least catch up with your sleep). Leave your daycare stroller organized (mine has: an attached bag and it has everything that I might need when I'm out with the group so I do not have to packi
everyday). If you have a network (caregivers friends)try to introduce your mom and husband and let them know that they might be with your group from time to time, I'm sure they will be happy to guide and help too.

Can the husband and you do early meal preps during the weekends so you do not stress every day thinking on what to prepare or cook (I do cook on the weekend and i leave it all ready to warm and serve it absolutely had made a huge difference, this allows me to focus just on my group and activities).

Usually new borns sleep long periods of time (do not stress thinking that your's won't, practically you're passing that message to your baby now, they can sense it. Think positive tell to your baby that he/she will be safe and will be a happy baby and everything will be fine, if you can do some yoga also helps in passing and giving positive thoughts to babies in the whom).

About collicky babies, you can read about it. I had a c-section and I remember my Dr. Told me to watch my diet because basically that would cause the collicks on my baby (first do not eat or drink things that can cause gas or things that can cause constipation ) there is plenty of information on the Internet read it and make a list. Having a balanced diet helped with healing faster. Try not to lift anything heavy the first month's, try to do the diaper changes on the floor as far as you interact with the group they will be fine (always think positive other ways children can sense it and feel threatened and start overacting or misbehaving to call your attention in a positive manner or negative too). Do not shift much of your attention just towards the baby. Make feel as any regular happy day.

I'm sure your husband will be ok if you leave the baby from time to time with him (just leave milk ready), and everything organized. Your husband will also bond with your baby.

I'm currently guiding a second time parents (and their situation is similar mom has to go back to work six days after giving birth in may) so the baby will basically stay with dad. Older child in daycare. And I will support as I can. The father has been asking a lot of questions lately so, we agreed he will join us. I will help some days here and there. I'll keep the baby here when the older sibling is out once or twice a week. Babies usually are happy when they're around other children. And also need a quiet space if they are over stimulated. .

I hope all this inf. Helps. I'm sure it will all go well. Don't worry to much. Think positive. You have a great family support it will all go smooth. (A new baby always brings, happiness, hope aND joy;0))