Welcome to All Things Plants,
@floom !
I totally agree with the advice to put your plant in a semi-shady, protected area... that will help acclimate it to the outdoor conditions.
I know how frustrating it can be to have a plant doing poorly... but geraniums (Pelargoniums) are quite a hardy bunch, I've actually had some that I thought were done for that I threw onto the compost pile, only to find them growing better than they ever had (and subsequently re-potting them)
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I really hope yours will bounce back for you, especially since it's your first plant! But, if not, give another one a try... soon you will be as addicted to growing plants as most of the members here are
