How are we all?

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Just checking in really to see how everyone is . Not sure if that’s a very MN thing to do .
I know there are people out there who may be very isolated. I know a national lockdown will be very difficult on us all so I just wanted to check in I guess .

I’m struggling , so it’s always good to talk to people especially anonymously

Hello, all ok here thanks. Taking one day at a time. It's lovely of you to start a thread like this. Sorry to hear you are struggling, life is very strange at the moment, in many ways. There is light at the end of the tunnel, I know it sounds clichéd but there really is.

Hi OP. Today I’m with 2 year old DS while DH works from home. I work 3 days per week and DS still goes to childminders which I feel quite lucky / slightly guilty about given other people are having to WFH with DC. The days I don’t work do tend to stretch out before me in an intimidating expanse of wondering how I’m going to keep DA entertained!

How are you? Why are you struggling?

@Tryingtofindaname glad to hear all is ok. You’re right in taking one day at a time , that’s a good plan. And it’s nice to hear that there is light at the end , I don’t think that’s cliche at all. Are you having to work from home or anything ?
@MellowBird85 don’t feel guilty , it’s good he is still able to go to the child minders . Definitely much be hard keeping the entertainment up , the days are long !

I have a 4 month old, she’s almost 5 months and I just feel this whole thing has been difficult . I spent pretty much all my pregnancy at home due to working at a hospital they deemed it unsafe from the end of Feb last year when I was 15 weeks pregnant (there abouts), then we had the lockdown and labour was traumatic in the end and I just found this whole thing super hard . Lots has gone on, I have been in hospital a couple of times and it’s been quite stressful . I’m back to work In April and despite having had all this time off , I feel it’s been a bad maternity leave really!
DH has covid at the mo ! I’m hoping I avoid it !

Not sure if it’s an MN thing to do, but it’s a nice thing so thank you!

I’m quite low. The last few months have been tough, mainly due to changes in meds but the ongoing restrictions and constant changes are definitely getting to me, especially as I finally got some work in December and I don’t think I can continue in lockdown.

Totally unmotivated TBH 😳

Mellow nothing wrong with using childcare if it’s available, your CM will need the income too! My youngest is going back to nursery next week.

@SingToTheSky I’m sorry you’re feeling low and have had a rough time too. Changes in meds are always so tough as well. And looking after DC on top of it all is tiring , How old is your youngest ?

I feel you on the unmotivated front !

Hello! I need a refresher course for nine year olds, it’s been a while. Trying to do remote learning with my grandson while his mum works in a school where all the pupils are vulnerable teens (alternative provision). My WiFi is shit and so he’s mostly just eating Nutella from the jar and listening to progressive psytrance. Is this fine? 🙈

Mmm Nutella!

She was 3 in October. DH and I have some physical difficulties now that mean getting her out and about is pretty hard especially when we are so limited due to restrictions! My others are DD1 13 and DS 11, both autistic/ADHD. The youngest has been home educated for almost 6 years so that’s not too different although I totally CBA today so we are just watching Young Sheldon 😳 I need to email school to see if DD1 is allowed back in although she found lockdown school pretty tough too by the end of June.

I’m sorry you had such a crap maternity leave, and I really hope you escape the covid or at least have an easy symptom free time!

Sitting in bed reading about Cromwell’s rule. Nice and snuggly, getting ready to face the world.

Just read what dd’s school have given her to do this week. My not impressed face is getting a lot of use. It seems they are doing the same thing four times. I’m not sure how much they can wring out of the same wellness activity.

@Ylfa of course that’s fine ! Nuttella is always ok!
@SingToTheSky that sounds tough for you, I hope this lockdown is a bit more gentle for your DD1 . I really feel for all the children who have experienced lockdown , especially those who are old enough to understand but not quite old enough to quite comprehend it . You are one tough mum! You’re doing great.

@Nomnomarrgh I take my hat off to all parents and guardians who are tacking home schooling !