Give me a kick up the backside...............

[anniebear]

Wasn't sure were to post this really!!

Have got 4 year own twin girls. Had a tough 4 years, nearly lost one and she now has special needs.

Was dreading Christmas as when the Girls off School it is usually so stressful (as with most families )

But too be honest they were quite good and my 2 weeks were packed with things to do.

They have gone back to School and any little bit of get up and go that I had has got up and gone!!

I have sat this week looking at four walls and am so fed up.

I couldn't get a job for a few reasons. I get a carers allowance as my little girl is SN and it means I can only earn a certain amount anyway, then find someone to pick up after School, school hols and then there is all the hospital appontmenents we have...no chance.

Plus It would be hard leaving SN dd with anyone.

Also she hasn't slept through since she was ill at 8 months old so I could fall asleep at 'work'!!

I did become an Usborne Organiser last year and do that now and again.

I have zero Confidence and self esteem. Couldn't even find my Confidence if I wanted to!!

Just feel like I sit here, I am so tired and have no energy, need to lose weight and am eating far too much!

I do have friends and can meet them for Coffee but believe it or not, there is only so much shopping at coffee you can do (honest !!) Plus we haven't got the money for me to shop every day!!

I know those of you with Kids at Home must think I am mad, you are most probably thinking you would love some free time!!

And when I think of all the moaning I have done on the SN section because the Girls are such hard work lol

Just feel like I need to pull myself together and for some one to give me an almighty kick up the backside

[anniebear]

Ooop's sorry that was so long (I could have said more...honestly )

[anniebear]

Have often thought of College, it's the lack of Confidence though. I am pretty thick and have to be explained things again and again. Haven't a clue what I could do

[anniebear]

Thanks Hausfrau

That made me laugh!!

Wish my bum was as small as the ladies!!!!!

[Tiggerish]

Hausfrau!!

[Tiggerish]

Volunteering is a great way to meet people and get out of the house without too much stress. Loads of different things to choose from as well. Do you drive?

[anniebear]

Yes I drive

Not sure if I could work with SN children, but it would be a bit too close for comfort at the moment, I can still get quite upset easily!!

I have always thought I would like to be of some help to parents that have found out their child is SN. Then again, I would probably cry with them also!!!

But vounteering in another way may be a good idea.

Or maybe there is a course for moaning sad Mums!!

Thanks for the idea's

[Tiggerish]

But sharing tears can be very therapeutic.....

My thought about driving was maybe you could join a patient transport scheme. Hospitals are often looking for people to help and the hours are really to suit you.

[anniebear]

Some good idea's, thanks

[singyswife]

Hi, is there a course near you for parents on SN children. I know one of my friends attends a weekly group (her son has Cerebal Paulsy (Spelling?)) and she finds it really helpful. She has care workers and other people who understand. It gets her out the house and makes her realise she is not the only one who feels like this. It has helped her. Contact your HV or GP and see if they can suggest anywhere.

[Mimsie]

You could volunteer at the school... It's what I have done... I go in three times a week (1/2 days) and listen to the children read, change their books, do errants for the teachers etc...

Left to my own device a whole week I home I turn into a sleeping couch potato!!