Can I please share something...

[MathsMadMummy]

...or would it be seen as shameless plugging?

I've had mild depression on and off since DD was born (she just turned 3) and had been really struggling to do anything fun with her or her baby brother. But thanks to a low dose of anti-depressants, things are looking up.

Crazy thing is I don't even know any more if we're going for EHE. DD is enjoying her preschool sessions and is absolutely desperate to go to big school - so I think we'll see how that goes. I'm sad about this as I'm very pro-EHE, but I'm proud that she's settled so well. I hope people don't mind me hanging around this board still, as it's a great source of inspiration. And because you're all super-cool and lovely!

Anyway, I started a blog today, so I can keep a vague note of the fun things I do with my DCs. It's mostly for my own benefit, as I hate the feeling at 6pm where I realise I've done nothing with them. I'm determined that's going to change now. I want to be a good mummy who has fun with the DCs and who can be proud of it!

So, can I share the link... or does it make me really pathetic (and an approval junkie!)?

I don't see why you shouldn't remain on this board. I was lurking on home-ed boards for ages because I've always been attracted to the idea of home-ed, but because DD seemed to be enjoying school in reception and year 1, I let her stay on in school. You never know how things may change in future. You might decide to pull her out of school if for whatever reason, that seems to be the better thing for her than school in the future.

A blog is a good idea! I have already started on some kind of diary to keep track of what we do each day as I realised now that if I don't, the day just flies by and I find it very hard to remember all the things we have done! Of course you can share the link

my blog

thanks

it's not very well written

I think (and I got told off for it a few weeks back on AIBU) that most parents home educate actually. Some delegate some of the education to school, but education doesn't only happen between the hours of 9 and 3. Or between the ages of 5 and 16.

I agree - I remember that thread.

DH and I feel that, even if the kids go to school, we're still responsible for their education. It just means we'll be fitting it in around school hours!

Blog is lovely! Stay on here, whatever you decide to do

I know this is off topic but have you found the anti depressants have made a big difference - with not too many side effects? I'm discussing starting them with doc at the moment as I've had a very bad year and I'm really not coping with the aftermath of all the crap I've been through as well as I should. Just wondering whether to take that route or not.

well they're really making a difference to me - it was really quick too. I'm taking sertraline and only had one day of dizziness.

don't beat yourself up about not coping - who's to say how well you 'should' be doing? you've been through a lot, and while ADs won't take all that away, they may give you a boost, and at least get the brain chemicals on an even keel IYSWIM. it's worth a try, IMVHO

@ musicposy : I was on Citalopram before (my GP thought it was the "best" one to go on) and it did help me get my life back on track with a lot of effort on my part, but gave me the worst physical symptoms. I looked online and found that mine were quite severe compared to many others, so everyone's different, it might be fine on you!

Musicposy and anyone else. I have suffered from depression on and off all my life. The thing that has made the most difference has been reading A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle and then his other books.

MMM - I have to steer clear of blogs because I get addicted, but keeping one is a really, really good idea

Musicposy - sorry to be off topic again, but I would really recommend taking antidepressants. I was reluctant, but took them after sinking into depression following a traumatic bereavement and some other difficult events in my life. I took them mainly because I didn't want my depression to influence my children. It was the best decision I could have made. I took Citalopram. Only drawback was that on the 20mg dose my brain was fuzzy, but I have since reduced that and feel fine.

Was looking on the home ed threads because I often wonder whether I would be up to home educating my DS1. He is dyslexic, OCD and has been twice assessed for ASD, but not diagnosed. He is struggling with friendships at school and sometimes I just want to take him away from all that. On the other hand, I am just starting to work again and have no idea how one would combine the two.

A blog is a great idea, MMM. I will be popping in.