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Post by justbserene11 on Mar 26, 2014 8:54:02 GMT
Well, poppet has started preschool. This was funded, which was great and the nursery seem to get early trauma etc (when they did a home visit the manager told me about its effects etc, which was impressive as I was armed with literature etc). When she started, I was able to settle her in at her pace over a number of weeks. I knew she was ready when she saw me sat outside the room through a window, waved at me and then went off to play! The nursery have been good at taking my lead in regards to any anxious related behaviours and she has been there a number of weeks now and we have not had any fall out at home. My friends and I have noticed how much more confident and happy she has become. Previously, if we were at a play centre she would be stuck to me like glue and be quite anxious. Now, she will play by herself and find me when she wants an emotional recharge or food!!! DH has said it has all been down to me and has said how proud he is of us both . I am doing a course at my local Surestart centre that is being led by a theraplay therapist, after a suggestion I made to them. I am really enjoying it and I am looking forward to putting the theory into practice! I also, have started to extend my friendship circle and seem to be more confident. After my recent troubles with my immediate family, life is good. Really good!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 9:10:56 GMT
Wow, well done you B11. Sounds like you have coped with the transition to nursery really well and that Poppet has settled in beautifully thanks to you handling things so positively. I think sometimes it is us Mums that don't cope with it rather than the children. Letting go of them is hard, especially if you have missed out on their early years, so well done to you. I am delighted that you are doing a course at Surestart. Sounds like you are really enjoying learning extra skills which may come in useful further down the line, not to mention having some stimulating adult company for a change. Good for you, sounds like things are on the up after your recent troubles. Enjoy!
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Post by esty (archive) on Mar 26, 2014 9:13:28 GMT
Sounds very good indeed. Well done you and LO and hubby.
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Post by twoplustwo on Mar 26, 2014 9:20:23 GMT
That sounds great - so nice that the transition has gone so well and that the nursery 'gets it' and are supportive.
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Post by justbserene11 on Mar 26, 2014 11:39:24 GMT
Thankyou for those lovely replies!
I just wanted to add (in case it helps anyone who is to going through the transition to preschool):
Poppet could have joined the preschool in September, however I did not feel that she (nor I for that matter) were quite ready; I think that this was mainly because it was just a year from placement. After I applied for her to officially start inn February (after applying in October of last year), I spent time talking to her about school, pointing at it as we walked past etc and we also had joined a tiny talk class that was held in the same building (the nusery is attached to the local surestart centre). Therefore, by the time she began the settling in period she was already familiar with the place. She also only attends 2x 3 hour sessions per week and will do for the remainder of this year. Her key worker is very experienced, but takes my lead in regards to anxiety based behaviour. For instance, poppet will get very quiet and have quite a stern look upon her face if she is anxious etc so I advised to allow her to play outside or read to her. It has also helped I think that a staff member is an adopter too, so has obviously has been trying to educate her colleagues. Hope this helps.
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Post by moo on Mar 26, 2014 20:31:10 GMT
Wow good on ya for finding such an outstanding & understanding pre school.... Such a superb post congratulations to you & ESP to poppet..... Hugs & celebrations long may it lastxx
xx. moo. Xx
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Post by knight on Mar 27, 2014 7:35:31 GMT
Wow, that's wonderful, very well done you for preparing her so well and, what a great pre-school. x
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Post by corkwing on Mar 27, 2014 10:42:06 GMT
Hi, b11 -
I hope you're listening to your DH. Forget any false modesty - he's right.
All the best,
Corkwing
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Post by sivier on Mar 27, 2014 12:58:11 GMT
Brilliant progress for your LO b11, great to hear it and fab parenting. And having even one staff member who has experienced/gets adoption can be such a big help.
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