tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4394740867252866786.post3481320887277746172..comments2023-07-21T04:56:50.694-07:00Comments on Grad Ovaries: Baby Factory AlternativeNickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614845410446113639noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4394740867252866786.post-85824237789004920122009-01-25T12:50:00.000-08:002009-01-25T12:50:00.000-08:00delurking to add a comment to.Our daughter is in a...delurking to add a comment to.<BR/><BR/>Our daughter is in a home daycare part time and has been since 7 months - and the other infant there with her (who we got the recommendation from) has been there since 3 months. And it has been absolutely wonderful. While I know *I* couldn't care for 5 kids, I do think it is possible with a lot of experience and a routine. I also love the fact that our daughter interacts with older kids, and that she always has the same caretaker - a huge benefit in my opinion. While we did go through the separation anxiety phase around 8 months, our daughter now happily goes to our daycare provider - she kicks her legs in excitement walking through the door, and doesn't bat an eye about me leaving. While the toys, etc. at our in home provider aren't as fancy in a center, the personal loving care is more than worth it. I think you will be very happy. <BR/><BR/>As for the 5th child - our daughter LOVES having another kid her size at the daycare (she's 13 months and the other child is about 2 months younger.)Lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633029954723747984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4394740867252866786.post-80156904437988741732009-01-23T06:40:00.000-08:002009-01-23T06:40:00.000-08:00I occasionally have the same fear about home dayca...I occasionally have the same fear about home daycare, but I agree with the previous commenters -- people who run such places are superwomen who find a way to make it work, creating environments where kids can thrive. For us, the big plus of a home daycare is having a place where kids of different ages interact -- Harry loves bigger kids, and they tend to like him too, so I think having him somewhere where he can have that kind of interaction (and see their behaviors and skills modeled) is great (as opposed to an infant room at a center).<BR/><BR/>I'm really glad to hear you found what sounds like a much better place for LL to spend his days!K @ ourboxofrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633428907297371867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4394740867252866786.post-89512758468371688522009-01-22T18:08:00.000-08:002009-01-22T18:08:00.000-08:00oops fumble fingers...I really do know how to spel...oops fumble fingers...I really do know how to spell pediatrician :)Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923400820390663172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4394740867252866786.post-14543651820181786572009-01-22T18:07:00.000-08:002009-01-22T18:07:00.000-08:00delurking...i have ran a home daycare for 20+ yrs ...delurking...i have ran a home daycare for 20+ yrs now. At present I have my 4 yr old granddaughter, 18 mo. old granddaughter and a 2 yr old. I've had them all since they were 6 wks of age. Things here run smooth as silk. It's all about routine and flexibility. I have a routine but I can deviate from that routine if necessary and not have the wheels fall off. I'm also a great multi-tasker, which is a must. Several yrs. ago I had 3 little ones that were 5 wks. apart in age. It was a challenge but like I said routine is the secret. Once you establish your routine everything runs like a finely oiled machine. Once in awhile you get thrown a curve ball and you have to be able to bend but not break. <BR/><BR/>If the lady you have chosen is providing care for a pedicatricians child...you can bet she is top notch. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with your new daycare situation...I'm SO glad you kicked the Baby Factory to the curb!Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923400820390663172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4394740867252866786.post-10828522403323556512009-01-22T17:36:00.000-08:002009-01-22T17:36:00.000-08:00i have no personal experiences with places like th...i have no personal experiences with places like these but know a few people that have used home daycares that sound like what you described. There are superwomen who just CAN do it. Your provider may just be one of those simply loving superwomen.AwkwardMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854477296635420810noreply@blogger.com