So:
DC2 is due in 10 weeks (late Sept). I had pre-eclampsia with DS1 and a man showing signs of getting it again, so may be looking at an induction as soon as 7 weeks.
Thesis is due by 1st Dec at latest. No possibility for further extensions, I've played all my cards on that count.
I have had migraines throughout this pregnancy, which I'm now able to manage with osteopathy and careful food/drink choices, but have a low-level headache a lot of the time, on top of general pregnancy knackerdness.
Still have 2 short (5-8000 words) chapters to write and 2 big chapters which need significant work, planned for pre-baby. With a view to sending a rough full draft to supervisor just before due date, and then doing all the editing and submission admin in approx. first 6 weeks of baby's life.
I have been laughing this off for the past 6 months but: this is crazy, isn't it? How one earth can I manage this?! Am I going to crash and burn? Has anyone been through any broadly similar timelines with thesis/baby? What are the top tips for not having a nervous breakdown between now and Christmas?! All advice gratefully received!
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Thesis submission AND baby imminent - pls calm me down!
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PerpetualStudent · 17/07/2017 00:13
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