As you can probably detect from the tone of my post below, I’ve been feeling a little nervous/anxious/sad about starting work and putting Zoe in daycare. The thought of leaving Zoe was difficult for me – as was the thought of placing her in the care of someone else. Well, I’m happy to report that things went really well today: both of us survived – and even enjoyed! – our first day apart. According to Elena, Zoe’s babysitter, Zoe spent most of her day eating, napping and taking in her surroundings with those big eyes of hers! (Zoe even mimicked her home schedule by eating at 11 AM and 3 PM.) Elena said she barely cried or fussed, and Zoe certainly did seem content when I picked her up. (She didn’t even seem that excited to see me - although I tried not to take that personally.) I know it will never be easy to part with her, but I am comforted that Zoe seems happy with her new environment!

-M

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