Only 2 weeks.....

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I overhear the other parents on the playground saying about how they are dreading the long summer hols having to keep their DC occupied but all I can think is 'Thank god' and I can't wait as

I'm a pent up bundle of anxiety and nerves struggling to hold it all together right now, DS, ASD, speech and language delay, sensory issues and behaviour problems is behaving terribly at school and has been for months, the last few months have seen appointments coming out of my earholes and trying to get DS into a very inclusive school with a rather unique approach and fantastic outcomes for children with all sorts of challenges (should hear confirmation soon with luck) which should be perfect for DS.

The waiting for a decision for weeks and weeks, the appointments and the constant worry of how DS has managed the day when I pick him up are draining. I can't stand waiting there wondering whether I'm going to get pulled aside at the end of the day and now I am getting called in to collect him early if he is having a bad day.

Can I have some encouragement please from others in the same boat to help spur me on for just 2 more weeks, to help me pull my head out of my backside and get on with it. Feeling a little sorry for myself right now :(

As a guesstimate you have gone 37 weeks and have 2 remaining, I think the fact that the end of this year is getting closer but it can't come quick enough means everything is coming to a head for you (me too!) You have done very well, there's nothing wrong with feeling sorry for yourself you are only human!. Focus on the 'holiday' not what will be happening up until then. I have been in your position in the past and I know that horrible feeling, I am the one with the huge grin on my face on the last day while all other parents are moaning how they will cope. Have a nice and have some . Chin up!

Mobile phones get dropped in puddles/down the toilet all the time

If they can't call you, you can't go in. (Do leave a second number with the school of a friend in case of a genuine medical emergency if you choose to be naughty though).

OR

You could be at a special conference/family crisis/work event etc four hours travel from the school and get a friend or relly to do the last week's pick ups for you. I discovered that trick after school called me once when I was genuinely working in another city for the day by chance - they got most offended when I said I couldn't do a London - Leeds commute in 15 mins.

OR

DS could suddenly be struck down with "a tummy bug" to break up the last week a bit and keep you all sane. (Only do this if attendance has been good the rest of the year, as you don't want to carry a bad report to the next school).

At this stage of the year, it's all about keeping your sanity/your child's sanity together till the bell rings for the last day of term. Do this by whatever means you deem necessary. Sending you a hug.

I have advised "convenient" chicken pox before, ds has had quite a few "convenient" illnesses in primary towards the end of the year I'm not sure who was the most relieved ds, me or school tbh.

Mobile phones get dropped in puddles/down the toilet all the time
Love this, had myself a little giggle

I've never kept him off other than appointments or illness before, not because it worries me but just that it's never really occurred to me to do so but think he might just have a couple of 'sick days' to tide us both over. He's obviously not coping.

Thanks for the kind words and advice. I really needed them today.

I know exactly how you feel. The last few weeks DS has been so up and down. He has an assessment in September for possible asd and/or SPD. Recently he has been in orange and red on the school zone board - but instead of quietly telling me he announces it, drops his bags with me and leaves me facing nosey parents and the teacher with her smug 'can I have a word please?' Face. I've been having panic attacks stemming from the fact I'm terrified about what they're going to say or how he will have behaved. Have even resorted to going in just as the classes have been let out so any 'quiet words' are just that. Last week he was in red and 2 parents hung around overhearing, one even glanced over the teacher's shoulder at the letter detailing his behaviour she was giving me

However this week he has been in green and silver so loads better. Plus we've got to the bottom of why he's upset - his year 6 buddy is leaving, cue much sadness

Anyway very garbled and I didn't mean to take over your thread but you are not alone

Not taking over at all tigersmummy, it helps to know your not the only one, and to be able to admit somewhere that yes, sometimes I struggle. Every one seems to think that I have this bottomless well of optimism and patience. I don't

I was privileged enough the other day to see the class record chart for the green all week achieve's. The amount DS is on red and amber compared to the other children was disheartening to say the least. Made me wonder a little if he isn't being set targets that are above his ability. A child's not going to put to much effort in if he can never meet any targets.

Well done to your DS for having a better week, I like good news

I know how you feel and it SUCKS.

We too are counting down in this household.

Take care

8 school days left and counting!
The last few weeks are always bad but tonight has been horrendous, think DS weekend starts now as we are both getting tired and fed up.
The holidays are so much easier, I actually get to enjoy my gorgeous, funny, loving little fella instead of an anxious , aggressive little chap. This is DS first year at his special school and he's done fantastic but I'm absolutely shocked at how much they've changed his routine this last week ( much more than when he was at mainstream ) arrrrggggggggg

I have 8 days left from today, also counting down. Soo close :)