I'm glad it's not just me (not that I would wish sleeplessness on anyone else!). I couldn't fall asleep and then when I did I'd wake up and not be able to go back to sleep again because I could not shut my mind off.
I didn't really enjoy the first day either, too busy focusing on getting dd there and comfortable. When I was satisfied that she was going to be fine I went home with my 2 year old to spend some time with her. Today is the second day of school and I have not gotten a phone call yet, so it must be going well!
I've felt the same way when each of my boys had their very first day of school. I couldn't enjoy that first day excitement, or even get all misty eyed over how my babies were going to school. All I could think about was will this go okay???
My youngest son just started last week. He doesn't have an autism diagnosis, but he has some social delays, hence my worries. It has been a rough start for him. He's very stressed.
Anyhow, I'm glad you can breathe a great big sigh of relief. Thanks for the update.
I haven't been sleeping for a week now and preschool doesn't start for another week. I hear you. Glad it went well. Every year there is a little of that. Not a lot after the BIG leap into Kindergarten ... but a little.We are in First grade now and I still feel I am throwing her to the wolves! neurotic!! It is only the 2nd day and I am already emailing the teacher checking in on Sarah:P That's exactly how I felt when I was told to get her into a daycare situation to make her see and memorize the social interactions of other children. I didn't want throw her to the wolves like that. So I kept her home with me until I felt like she was ready (as in, not screaming and flipping out in the presence of other children) for preschool. I'm glad I waited.