Wyatt has regressed. Friday he was sick and stayed home with a fever. Monday it was clinging to my arms until I walked him into class and helped him sit down, check his cubby etc. Tuesday, I thought we were making progress--he still wanted me to walk him in but there was no clinging. Today we had a total meltdown. I practically had to dress him. Then he clung to me and wouldn't even stand in line. I walked him inside, helped him find a seat and after several attempts, got his backpack off. He broke down into tears and refused to sit on the rug with the rest of the kids. I finally looked at his teacher and asked her what would be easier for her. She took him by the hand and said he would be okay. I told her that the first day she was ready for a helper in the classroom to sign me up! Then, I walked away. He was crying and trying to come after me. SIGH. It was really hard. I feel horrible--like I am 'abandoning' him. He is the first one of the kids to have such a difficult time going to school. Looks like I am going to have to come up with a good bravery reward again this year. You would think that going to preschool last year would have made kindergarten easier. Instead, all I am getting from him is "I don't like school", and "School is boring". SIGH again.
Mallory on the other hand was ready to join the class herself. She was sitting in Wyatt's chair and trying to count with the other kids and answer the teachers' questions.
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From one parent of a sensitive, clingy child to another, I feel for you. It's hard. It sounds like you were much more patient than me, though. It gets to a point where my compassion is gone and I am peeling her off of me saying, "YOU'RE FINE!! GO TO CLASS!!" And she always is. And she always snaps out of it. Something just triggers the panic in her head and her reason can't overpower it for a while. Sounds like the illness may have done that to Wyatt -- probably got him wondering about what would happen if he were sick in school. (((HUGS)))
So sorry to hear about Wyatt, but on the other hand I'm glad Zach and Brandon are in the same class again.
I did nto know you were having a baby congrats
Congrats on the baby! and as for the clingy child I have had a couple and it does get easier!! Miss you!
I haven't really had too much clinginess with my kids (except Olivia at nursery)...oohh. Let's hope it's not genetic!
Good luck with that. I know it can be a heart wrencher. When is your ultrasound? It should be coming up!
Sorry about the trauma! I'm sure it'll get easier... right?? It did with James when he started preschool. And on the days he was fussy, we just stayed in class with him until he joined in and was fine, which usually wasn't longer than five minutes.
Also, congratulations on your pregnancy and here's hoping you feel better and better! You get major points for being such an amazing mommy!
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