October 2013 Bus Graduates - Routines?! Our babies clearly haven't read the manual.

[Shirehobbit]

Apologies for the x-posting that meant there's no thread link in the last thread .
I'll start this one and hope people find it.

Hmm no mucous here flyer, though only one poo a day last two days so I think being I'll does affect it.

It's colic city here This week. Not fun, especially as the ILs have just arrived for ten days and keep making "helpful" comments.

Sending you strength imp. Can you or dh say something about the comments?

Think N has exhausted himself he has been dozy all morning unfortunately only when on my lap!

I've just applied for teacher training starting September 2014 come on teachers tell me how stupid I am to even attempt this with a baby..

It's the best job though, Slippy
Which phase(s) have you applied for?

Lower primary. But my preference is early years. I got offered a place but then c came along so I had to refuse it. (Not complaining) what year do you teach?

To you Pseudo - my mmc last year was the end of November, and we also raised a glass. It's a very odd feeling, as if that pg had been successful then we wouldn't have Thea who we love so utterly. Had v bad treatment also. It's shit and shouldn't be like that.

Also, yes to couch to 5k - I did it 2 years ago, had never run before and it totally got me hooked! I managed to run very gently for 30 minutes last night, very hard but feel fine today so will go again tomorrow night my doctor said to leave running until 10weeks post-section and to start slow. No abdominal exercises until January though.

My dd1 (6) is singing a solo of 'We wish you a merry Christmas' in her school carol concert at the cathedral tomorrow, and we've just been told that parents can't attend! So disappointed

I trained in one of the last KS2-3 intakes, but they don't offer that anymore, since so many counties got rid of middle schools.
I'm Y5 now, as a form tutor, but still teach up to Y8.

We also marked our October mc anniversary with a glass of fizz.
Strange what difference a year makes.
all round x

Our 1st MC had the same but 1 due date as A. We didn't mark it this year as I was in labour but she was in my thoughts.

Slippy teacher training and especially NQT year are tough but as Shire said, it's a fab job. I honestly don't know how I will juggle teaching full time with being a mum, I am going to have to drastically alter the way I used to work, but lots of my colleagues do it and are both fabulous teachers and parents.

Ruby. We had to give C formula right at the beginning as my milk was late coming in post c section and I'm so glad we did as the poor thing was starving. You just need to do what is best for them, and you are still very much ebf after just 1 lot of formula. I would do exactly the same.

My main concern, having worked in schools before, is the expectancy of teachers to work over their hours(inside school). I'm fully aware it's not the kind of job you can just switch off from, but I'd prefer to do work in my own home.

It's lovely to hear positive experiences, most people tell me you have to be mad to join the proffesion. I deff don't think teachers get enough credit for what they do, you've got to have a real passion for education and working with children

Slippy You only have to be in school for directed time. At my school that is 8.15 - 3.45 every day plus meetings til 4.45 once or twice a week and parents evenings etc. That is a state secondary and lots if staff also run an after school club one afternoon a week although this is voluntary. I think Shire works in the independent sector and think their directed time is longer ( but also get longer holidays). You will work alot more hours than this but you can do it at home. I used to work in school from 7 am - 6pm so that the only work I had to do was marking but when I go back to work I aim to drop A off at childminder at 7.30, pick her up at 5 then work a couple of hours in the evening ( presuming she sleeps for longer than 3 hours at a time by then.

Congratulations slippy. I teach year one, and did a year in year 3, happy to help if you have any questions. It will be hard but September is a long way away. I worked 8-6.15 at school and usually an hour or so at home (more in the autumn term) although I mainly stopped doing that when pregnant as was too knackered and just learnt to prioritise. and if you stay in a year group for a while it gets easier. A lot depends on the expectations and management of the school you choose, the year group team you have and what position the school is in ofsted-wise. It is a good job for fitting around school holidays, you can have that time with your own children.

Had a nice time at baby stay and play and lunch with a friend. Not sure how much T got out of it though, mainly stared at the sky lights!

Ooh and slippy get yourself a granny trolly to transport books home without buggering up your back if you are going to mark at home!

This is a little off topic but those of you who have had c sections, are u experiencing any back pain? I'm nearly 10 weeks post section and if I'm doing things for more than 20mins my back becomes seriously painful. I'm not sure if it's my spinal or because I carried H at the front so my back took a beating. Not sure if it's worth seeing my GP because I want to start the gym again soon.

I occasionally get a sore back five weeks on from my CS but I think it's more to do with BF or sleeping positions.

Me too, and because it was sore when pregnant...

I've just kissed J good bye and left to go have dinner with work friends. Poor dh has never been alone with him for longer than it takes for me to shower (not long). I'm a bit emotional. I hope they're ok.

They will be fine Ana but know what you mean, I miss him after an hour in the bath! Hope you have a lovely time.

Sending thoughts to those with mc anniversaries.

Another colicky night. I am getting lots of exercise though rocking pram backs and forwards with my leg. It is the only thing that works for more than five mins.

bronze I remember night after night rocking DS Moses basket with my left arm whilst I was in bed. I think I managed to even do it in my sleep when I heard him stir, I had really toned arm by the time he was 3 months!

Hope you get some rest tonight bronze.
and hope all babies with colds are feeling a bit better and that baby flowerpot is doing ok.
Thanks all for your kindness yesterday. Feeling better and more in control just knowing I'm doing something about it. Lots of smiles from my gorgeous boy today which helps! X

Did you get any rest from it during the day bronze?