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Depends, Dagwood !

You have just one right ?

Is the use of the word Breakdown in relation to feelings of being 'torn away' from something you've invested so much time in ?

Or an uncertainty of what will happen at school, or whether your child will cope there ?

Kids are pretty resilient !  Your child will cope.  School is (generally) another new experience that once they get into it, they really enjoy.  Beware, your child's 'naughty' vocabulary may exponentially increase for a few weeks, if you take my meaning !  ::)  It did with mine !

As for you, why don't you see it as an opportunity to take a breather, and congratulate yourself on a job well done under difficult circumstances ?  I will lead off !

Congratulations, to you and your offspring in getting to this milestone !

FB  ;)
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Yeah, just one.  

I don't know what my problem is.  I think it is the fact that she doesn't need me as much anymore.  The bus is what scares me the most.  Even though my mind knows that the teachers know how to get them on the right bus, I am still freaked about it.  I just don't want her to grow up.  I am not worried about her coping.  She is very sociable and behaves for every one but me. (thats normal though ;))  I just don't want her to grow up and not need me anymore.  

It is just something I will have to deal with.

One mean thing, though...she is going in on Thurs for her kindergarten shots and she will definately need me then.  I have a feeling she will be in my lap all night. muahahaha.

Thanks for the response, Fuss, it helps to see others understand. :)

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Yeah, just one.  

I don't know what my problem is.  I think it is the fact that she doesn't need me as much anymore.  

I just don't want her to grow up.  

I just don't want her to grow up and not need me anymore.  

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She will be needing you for a lot longer dagwood, believe me, it just that the type of 'need' changes.  Trust me !  8)

Quoting:One mean thing, though...she is going in on Thurs for her kindergarten shots and she will definately need me then.  I have a feeling she will be in my lap all night. muahahaha.

Thanks for the response, Fuss, it helps to see others understand. :)
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Welcome !  From a parent's point of view, I understand perfectly !  Don't worry, it's just a change, not a goodbye  ;)

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I just have to get this off my chest, and maybe I can get some suggestions on how to deal with it.

My baby is going to be 5 on Wednesday and will be starting school soon.  :o  Any suggestions on how to deal with this without having a total breakdown?
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Don't let your daughter know you are anxious about her starting school. Kids can pick up on that. Just remember how much fun you had in kindergarden and elementary school. All the fun friends you made and the great memories. That should make you feel great to know she is experiancing the same great times you did!

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Don't let your daughter know you are anxious about her starting school. Kids can pick up on that. Just remember how much fun you had in kindergarden and elementary school. All the fun friends you made and the great memories. That should make you feel great to know she is experiancing the same great times you did!
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Thanks, that makes sense.  I will do my best not to.  She is so excited to start school that I almost am, too.

Quoting:I went through this 2 1/2 years ago with my little one.

I made arrangements with the school to visit before school started. We met her teachers, saw the classroom, and (happy suprise) also met some other parents doing the same thing.

It was easier on me to know my daughter was going to be on the same bus as the neighbor's little ones. With one of the older kids also looking out for my daughter, I felt a bit better.  I was able to feel that she would feel better.  Strange grownups can be intimidating, but another kid "showing her the ropes" would be easier to relate to.  
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Our school has a meeting before school starts that the parents have to attend.  It is a good idea.  Also, she will be going to school from the babysitters and the babysitter has a son who will still be in elementary.  At least he can help her part of the way.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.  It really helps. :)

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One mean thing, though...she is going in on Thurs for her kindergarten shots and she will definately need me then.  I have a feeling she will be in my lap all night. muahahaha.

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Trust me, if you can make it through the "dreaded Kindergarten shots" you'll have no problem with her going to school. It's an unwritten law that Kindergarten shots require a Happy Meal and a trip to Toys R Us. I'm a big baby when the kids need just one shot but the Kindergarten shots are heart wrenching. The kids are always fine, it's the parents that fall apart. ::)

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The kids are always fine, it's the parents that fall apart. ::)
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You know I noticed this today.  Her birthday party plans got totally messed up today and grandma won't be there.  She doesn't care, I am the angry one.  Go figure. ::)