bttrflyvld Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Is anyone having to send their children to public school this year? We homeschooled for K and really enjoyed our year. I had a baby this may and I've really had a hard time. My baby was born with down syndrome and was in the hospital a good chunk of the summer. Now he is still on oxygen and a tummy feeding tube. It was also discovered I had a blood clot in my lung shortly after my c-section. So to say the least, our summer has been extremely hard. I've been struggling with a bit of depression and just can't get myself back to feeling normal. I've been running nonstop to my babies dr appointments and mine. My husband is also in his last year of Grad school so I need to prepare myself for a long year of him being gone most of the time. Unfortunately, I feel I need to take some pressure off from my shoulders this year by sending my daughter to public school. I know she'll be fine, but at the same time I feel disappointed that I am not homeschooling her this year. But I know that if I don't take care of myself, I won't be able to take care of my family. One year isn't going to hurt her. She's very bright. Thank you for listening and any input you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wow. You have a lot going on. I think you are doing a smart thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Sometimes something has to give, and it's probably good for all of you to let someone else do some of it for this year. I hope you're feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 That sounds like a lot for anyone! Taking care of yourself has got to come first, and I think that it's very wise of you to recognize and honor your limits. Homeschooling has been wonderful for us, but it's not the end all, be all. Your daughter will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wow. You have a lot going on. I think you are doing a smart thing. :iagree: We are sending dc to public school this year, too. I'm not thrilled about it, but it is what is best for our family at this time.....Dd will be in 4th grade, and Ds in 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 :grouphug: It sounds like a good decision at this time for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I'm sorry so much is going on. I agree that it sounds like you are doing what is best for your family at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckens Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 :grouphug:No advice or experience. Just hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hugs. You are dealing with a lot. Do what you need to do to help yourself. If Mom is overwhelmed and struggling then the kids suffer, too. Hugs. FWIW, the two friends I know personally in our area who put their kids back in school for a couple of years before homeschooling again actually ended up with a much better homeschooling situation afterwards. The kids appreciated homeschooling more, there was no "grass is greener" syndrome in the late elementary years and they made some good friends that have remained friends even when they went back to homeschooling. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Everyone takes a different path. If this is what you need for your family, then it'll work out. She'll be fine. PS is not all bad. :) After all I went to ps. :) Good luck. Take care of yourself. At this age what they need most is a loving environment and it sounds like you are already providing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hugs to you!!! We went through a very similar situation 2.5 years ago; our youngest son also has Down Syndrome along with a trach and feeding tube, as well as many frequent hospitalizations. I can understand how hard all of those things can be on a family. Homeschooling has long been an interest of mine, and things just stabilized enough in this past year to pull one child out of school and the other will be coming home this fall. Hopefully, you will be able to bring your daughter home in time, if that's what works best for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyvld Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thank you everyone for your kind words. I've really struggled with this decision and your words have helped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 :grouphug: I hope things stabilize and you get to bring her back home. In the mean time, you are right, she'll be fine. She may even have fun. You have lots of time, but you are right to take care of yourself first. You will never be able be there for her if you don't take care of yourself right now. more :grouphug: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 What they said! Sorry for your disappointment and I hope things become more manageable for you in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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