CatholicMom Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I had a craaaazy busy end-of-pregnancy due to extra testing done because I have diabetes. 2 ultrasounds a week, 2 NSTs a week, 1 endocrynologist appointment, 1 regular OB appointment. It was madness. But now. I finally have my newborn baby boy to snuggle and I can relax. LOL :lol: I do have a backache from the epidural which I have to stay on top of with mega-doses of Ibuprofen, and some killer afterpains which I think are finally chilling now. Other than that, I just tire quickly and am moving a little slow. BUT of course I'm thinking... it's getting toward mid-September and we haven't even started school yet!! :ohmy: Contemplating starting either this Monday, or next Monday. Not sure if I'm being way too optimistic in thinking about starting this Monday... which will be 10 days after birth. How long do people usually take off of school after a new baby is born? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 My kids are 16 and 11 and I'm not starting school until September 30th! Congratulations on your new little one. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations!! I am due in December, and we will be taking at least a month off of school. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! You could hand out books for independent reading to buy time. And any workbooks that are open and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations on your sweet new baby! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! It's been too long since my last baby to remember how long I took off :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Welcome, little boy! I'd take off 3 weeks and start back with the basics. Add in the extras after a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! We took a month off when I had #2, but it was only kindergarten...so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 And I'm sorry, but my own baby boy accidentally rated this thread 4 stars! That's what I get for nursing with an iPad. Congratulations again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! I think last time I only took 1-2 weeks off, but we were really laid back when we started back-just spelling, math, and reading together. :) That was mostly because of boredom, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations on your precious new baby boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strange_girl Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Aww, congrats! September is a busy month for babies around here! It's exciting :) When my last was born my oldest was only in K, so nothing major, but we still took 2-3 weeks off. Don't push yourself! School will get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! It's been a while since I had a baby, but I think I would have got lots of educational dvds from the library, or wherever, and let the kids watch them for a month. The K and 1st grader could do counting/maths practice using baby's fingers and toes, learn to spell 'baby', or baby's name, etc, etc. Make it all about the baby, and any learning can be incidental! Good luck, and enjoy your baby-moon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations, and welcome to your baby boy! I took 800 mg of ibuprofen starting as soon as the placenta came out, and then every 6-8 hours around the clock, plus AfterEase every few hours, with my last two babies, and it helped a ton with the afterpains. We took about ten days off this time and about two weeks last time; I had intended to take three full weeks off if needed, but my kids were getting bored, and a little structure was good for them. I was doing pretty well, though, and the newborn is a very good sleeper, so that helped a LOT. Plus, the second week after he was born, DH was working from home, which meant we all really needed to be hanging out downstairs rather than up by the office (although I did go to take some naps in our bedroom, which is connected to the office by a doorway). I spent most of the time in my rocking chair downstairs. Be gentle on yourself -- take the time you need, whether that's a little or a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 If I had a baby while schooling, I'd probably take off a year. Or two. :) Otherwise, I'd probably start out gently, reading aloud and having my oldest help if they are engaging readers. I'd work on teaching housekeeping chores so the kids could pitch in; and I'd work at finding educational shows my kids could watch for an hour or two a day. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congrats :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congrats! When I had my youngest in mid sept we took 2 months off. Partly just because and partly because she was early and I really needed to focus on her and not school, my oldest was starting 4th grade back then, and having those 2 months off and just getting used to the new addition/routine and baby bonding, and family time was the best decision I ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 :hurray: :party: :hurray: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations!! :party: Ds was born on Aug 3rd (of 2012) and we started school on Sept. 12. I had had a csection with a ton of complications afterward and a very painful recovery BUT I had still been feeling better before then. I wish I would have started schooling when I felt good enough to instead of taking time off thinking that the newborn days would be too hard to school with. They were the easiest! Dont rush yourself, though. Enjoy your new baby!! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! I took off about 1.5 wks last time iirc. I think 2-4 weeks is a pretty good amount, of course you may have a lot to do to get ready since the end of your pregnancy was so rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations on your new little guy! For our last baby I only took a week off BUT he was born in March and we were already in a good routine with school, which made it easier. I'm not sure, but I'd think for starting the year, I'd need 2-4 weeks to get things rolling again. Take your time and enjoy your newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations to you all on your new baby boy! No wisdom to add because mine were all born before the oldest was school age. Just wanted to wish you well :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations on the birth of your new son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! I would take 4 to 6 weeks off to get my groove back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 No advice on when to start back, but congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Congratulations! I'm due at the end of Oct. Not sure how much time we may take off. My mom will be here & will do school with them (we do everything online). I probably won't give the older two any time off since they're independent at this point anyway. School for the younger two only takes a couple of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicMom Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks everyone. I think I would be more ready for a long break if we weren't coming off of summer break already. I am truly shocked to find that since we are already a month later than I usually would start school, I am itching to get back to it!! What is wrong with me?! :huh: But I got some new stuff this year that I think the kids will like (Rosetta Stone Latin, etc), and we are going back to Sonlight and finally studying American History (Core D) which I think my boys (and I) will really enjoy. I will probably change my tune by week 2 (or hour 2 :glare:) but I hope not. I think I will try starting our "first day" tomorrow and we will just take it slow and might even day "Day 1" over two days if it's too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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