tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post1990937999348654607..comments2021-04-14T10:24:15.669-04:00Comments on Middle of Mommyhood: It Happened at Daycare--Or, How I Became a Stay-at-Home MomJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01749128809840062567noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-67448455415612618912010-12-31T10:57:55.008-05:002010-12-31T10:57:55.008-05:00Thanks, Jenn! I used to work full-time, so being a...Thanks, Jenn! I used to work full-time, so being a SAHM I have really learned to slow down and appreciate the little things in life and especailly appreciate the fact that I get to see every one of my children pass each and every milestone. Hope you have a Happy New Year!Beth Doda ~ disneymom2jhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10452850705045246834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-17546201408839295742010-12-28T16:34:21.534-05:002010-12-28T16:34:21.534-05:00Oh, Beth! I hate that something bad happened to y...Oh, Beth! I hate that something bad happened to you, as well. I really did think my feelings were "normal," but now I know I should have listened to them. So glad things worked out for you to be able to stay home, as well.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749128809840062567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-10098483966727055072010-12-28T12:10:43.434-05:002010-12-28T12:10:43.434-05:00What a great article - thank you for sharing this....What a great article - thank you for sharing this. We had a daycare nightmare when my son was just 9 months, which I can harldy type this without getting teary-eyed and he is now 6 years old. Luckily, I was strong enough to stand up to the woman and report the center to the state. My neighbors and I (all our kids were there) came together and the center was closed permanently. I keep thinking over and over what if my mom didn't show up early that day? We would never have known the nightmare that was happening. I too chalked up my fears to being a new mom away from her son who she had spent every waking moment with for 9 months. I never felt right about it but let other people tell me it was "normal" to feel that way. I now am a stay at home mom of three children and have appreciated every minute of not having to put my children in daycare (though I do know there are some amazing people out there who run daycares and take care of children as if they were there own).Beth Doda ~ disneymom2jhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10452850705045246834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-52579089391023804112010-12-22T08:18:44.919-05:002010-12-22T08:18:44.919-05:00From someone who has to rely on others to care for...From someone who has to rely on others to care for my child, this is a scary and eye opening post. When Ethan was born, I promised he would not go into a corporate daycare program until he was old enough to express himself and tell me about his day. I was so very blessed to find home care programs through my church and friends for his first 3 years. There is nothing more difficult than putting your faith and trust in total strangers. As a single Mom and needless to say "head of household", I still struggle with the thought of, "Who is watching my baby?" - even when he is with his father. <br /><br />Very good information and a very intimate insight into your life and your struggles. You're the best Jenn.Dizzy Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763554802338108680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-22494444755153042010-12-17T10:29:21.782-05:002010-12-17T10:29:21.782-05:00That is a very chilling story yet so beautifully w...That is a very chilling story yet so beautifully written. It is so true that blessings do come in disguises...<br />I am so happy that you get to stay home with your family. What a blessing indeed!Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-72316159019475053432010-12-17T09:32:26.761-05:002010-12-17T09:32:26.761-05:00Oh my goodness. I'm glad that after all that ...Oh my goodness. I'm glad that after all that you were able to find out what worked best for you and your family:-)deliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965715761257189798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-37580624777807589012010-12-16T21:45:04.811-05:002010-12-16T21:45:04.811-05:00wow what a scary experience. But things happen for...wow what a scary experience. But things happen for a reason. glad to see everything worked outAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437627457955797951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-76051872340429608742010-12-16T17:02:46.746-05:002010-12-16T17:02:46.746-05:00This? Beautifully written, friend. Beautiful.This? Beautifully written, friend. Beautiful.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702715864474921159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6497838557047917397.post-67692518955712454122010-12-16T16:07:12.200-05:002010-12-16T16:07:12.200-05:00Wow. How scary. I too, know what it is to have anx...Wow. How scary. I too, know what it is to have anxiety about your kids. I let it get to me time to time (who am I kidding?.. this kid thing makes me nervous all the time) <br />I just feel more comfortable with my kids by my side all the time. See, you get it too!<br />The daycare burning down? Well, that's just insanity! I'm glad it chased you toward having a happier life, staying at home with the kids.CrazyLittleB_tchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395684677791533950noreply@blogger.com