I can't sleep. Too worried about today.

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It's my dc first day back to school. Up until last night I was excited for them, now I can't sleep and my head is filled with worries.

Anyone else awake due to this?

One of mine went back yesterday and loved it. My others are back next week.

How old is your DC?

What specifically is causing you stress?

No. Mine have been back 3.5 weeks. What's worrying you about it? I'm awake because DH left for work with as much stealth as a rhino.

Can't sleep as I'm due back to school today!!

Yes DD's back today. At least being up early I've got more time to sort stuff out. Sending hugs

Yep same here although I’m more concerned about the social stuff rather than coronavirus per se

I’m a teacher and that’s why I can’t sleep The time that has been spent on making everything as good as it can be is massive! I wish the parents could see how long we were discussing every little thing on Tuesday! Children are adaptable and they’ll be the ones who surprise us! It’s the parents and school staff who’ve got to get used to the changes.

My youngest is starting reception and I have an older child who has been with me every day since the schools closed. It will feel different not having them around in the day.

They are really excited to go back.

I guess I'm just worried about the usual things like will they settle in well, make friends, I hope they don't miss me.

Sorry you can't sleep

Hopefully all will be well. I'd assumed you would say you were worried about Covid! If it's normal stuff then hopefully it'll all be ok.

I'm trying hard not to worry about Covid too as I think my head would explode!
My youngest went back to preschool in June for a few weeks and I was confident that the school had adequate measures in place, so I feel they have done the best they can.

I'm grateful the dc are still sleeping peacefully though

Same here, I'm worried. Rationally I know the chances of getting anything are small, but I'm so not ready to break the safety of our bubble yet. And now and outbreak has been confirmed close to home.

They'll probably be too excited and bust to miss you much. Every now and then they'll look for you and realise you aren't there and then there attention will be taken by something else. And then, at the end of the day, they'll go home and have the whole evening with you. They'll have so much to tell you about all the things they did that they clam up and won't be able to recount a thing!

bust=busy

Me too

I know the schools have tried to reduce every possible risk and the kids need to be educated, but still I am going to knackered later!

@ginsparkles

Same here, I'm worried. Rationally I know the chances of getting anything are small, but I'm so not ready to break the safety of our bubble yet. And now and outbreak has been confirmed close to home.

For me I have an uneasiness stemming from knowing the government is spinning/lying about so much including schoold. But I think the teachers will be honest with you.

Me too. I'm worried my dc will feel scared/disturbed by the changes .. i'm worried my dc will be told off for running towards their friends spontaneously for a hug making them feel like they are wrong when its totally natural, im worried their friendships changed and they will feel even more isolated and forgotten about by the friends theyve been missing. Im worried they will feel stupid for not remembering something or knowing the answer. Im worried there will be another outbreak and the school closes again causing them to despair from ever returning to normality or that my dc will be the unlucky ones who get seriously ill. Its all just one big pile of hot steaming shit.

My ds is back today. He's happy, excited and looking forward to it . I'll be able to get on with looking for a new job.

Life moves on. You, your dc, us, we'll all be fine.

Eldest DC has been up 20 mins and I'm tired!

I am a bit apprehensive but generally ok. My head is whirring with how it'll be for them but I know the school has tried hard.

I've tried to take it in my stride and think it isn't making me nervous but it actually is - DH taking eldest DC back to room and I'm going to try sleep

My DD (16!, how did that happen!) starts a new 6th form college. She’s fast asleep, I’ve tossed and turned all night! Not because of Covid but I can’t explain it. Looking back I was the same when she started year 7!
God help me in 2 years when she hopefully gets accepted for Navy Officer training 😊😊 (her choice).

My DD was very excited and despite a momentary wobble, was fine. Far too much to see and do to worry about me sat on the sofa eating some chocolate biscuits in peace!

I don't think they will be told off for hugging their friends. Mine certainly wasn't. If you think about it, it will only be a couple of close friends who they're likely to hug.
The changes haven't bothered DD at all, the kids who have been at school before understand the changes are due to the virus and those who haven't been before won't know any different.

thanks for posting this thread. It is 6 z30 in the morning and I didn't sleep much either. Was going to post last night be felt too stupid.

I'm doing my 'get up early in case her alarm doesn't go off' type thing. To be fair sometimes it doesn't

I read an interesting article yesterday called

www.bbc.com/future/article/20200824-why-worrying-isnt-as-bad-as-you-think

Last night at the very last minute DD's new blazer arrived. The uniform shop had had a backlog of six weeks.

Had printed out the map of which entrance they are supposed to use.

DD is fifteen and had birthday yesterday so at least in touch with a couple of friends.

I tried to feel comforted that I and no doubt the school staff have done everything we/they can.

I think with me as a single parent to be honest it is emotional near exhaustion. Home schooing since March and although I know they might need to come home again in case of an outbreak, full time I really felt

with home schooling and the usual resonsibilities of summer holidays that I couldn't do another day, I have been so much lacking in time and energy for myself, it's been dreadful.

I mean just having a bath in peace, trying to think about losing weight , trying to get back to my yoga mat in the front room. Let alone working towards getting a job. .

Having said that I know I'll feel lost witthout her today, Sge managed to leave her phone behind at a friends house yesterday so she can't even text me today to say she's got there. Never mind.

Now i understand how much my dad loved me when he waited up when I went out at night to make sure i was in safely...

Love, eh. Maybe it has highlighted how much we love them. If we didn't love them, we wouodn't care. How precious that is.

@maddiemookins16mum it all just happens so fast doesn't it.

It doesn't seem possible that my youngest is starting school.

I've just tried to lay down and close my eyes for a bit but the worries have just all flooded back so I've come back to Mumsnet to distract me.

Aw OP I bet they will have a ball. I’m a mum and a teacher and the kids/my own dd have just loved being back. It might wear off don’t get me wrong lol. But school is not so different even if it “should” be. (Scotland here though)

It's like a whole long playdate for them. They'll love it.

I've never been less worried about anything ever! I've watched the harm my children have suffered for 5 months with very little education, too much screen time while we both work full time and very little contact with friends.

@CloudSingsAloud beautifully expressed!