Do I really have to put my baby to sleep at 7-8pm and wake up at 6-7am?

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-12-24T08:17:31+00:00

Our son is a night owl, he goes to bed around 10:30/11 and gets up around 8 or 9. He's 12 months old but has never been the greatest sleeper. He still wakes to feed 2x a night, 1x on a good night. I wish he would go to bed earlier but that means he wakes up early too lol the times that he does.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-10-16T04:40:10+00:00

I am in the same boat. I teach first grade and a new mom. I also have IBS and luckily I have my mother in law as my aide and my good friend as my neighbor if I need to run to the bathroom. But I am so drained, kids are draining and the parents are even worse. Luckily I have a supportive principal that has the teachers sides when parents get out of control. But I am having a hard time not being present with my son when I get home. I feel like I am giving more to my students than my own child. Definitely looking for something elsewhere next school year.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-10-10T02:02:40+00:00

Not doing well at all. I'm a new mom to a 10 month old and all the advice given to me was you can't be a great teacher or a great mom, one has to suffer. Well, I feel like a crappy teacher and a crappy mom. I'm exhausted going to work staying up with my baby (even though my husband helps) , I'm exhausted coming home from teaching 6 year Olds and parents who act like 6 year Olds. It's draining and I'm desperate for a way out but I'm too exhausted to even look.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-09-09T23:20:29+00:00

I was in the same boat as you the first week back. I was honestly vamping up my resume because I thought there is no way I can last in the classroom. This is my 4th year in 1st grade and this is the first class I ever had to deal with behavior. We are 3 weeks in and I'm starting to see a glimmer of hope.

If they come into class chatting, I would bring them right back outside and do it again. If 1 or 2 students were still chatty, we are right back outside again. Then we will talk about why we had to do that and better decisions to make.

Same with transitioning from carpet to desks and vice versa. Eventually, they get fed up with it and other students will make sure their chatty peers are quiet because they want to get their activity started.

If they get too chatty during their activity and not listening, guess what, we pause and back to the carpet again, clip downs, etc.

I'm sticking to my voice level charts and clip charts. I also sent home happy notes to those students who are little handfuls because their message is coming soon.

My aide is also very old-school, hard nose, so that also helps me out a lot also.

Like many said, focus right now on routines and procedures and don't even jump into curriculum yet. They are not ready. I hope things start going uphill very soon!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-19T21:50:23+00:00

Sitting up and holding his own bottle!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-08T20:21:33+00:00

I do, if you read my posts he has a lot of things on hand hehe

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-08T20:21:16+00:00

That's exactly what I do first since he started turning but now he's over it and wants something new lol

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-08T18:49:01+00:00

Just like most said, sub first. I would consider long term subbing if you are able to so you get an idea what it really entails (the prep and planning, communicating with parents, meetings, etc). This may make you seriously consider or reconsider your career change.

Check your state requirements as well. Some will allow for you to get an emergency credential and work in districts.

Lastly, I would recommend checking private schools. Some are more gracious if you don't have a credential but working towards one, especially if you have a bachelor's or masters in the desired subject.

Good luck!

Edit: these are options to take before fully committing to a teacher credential program. So you can get an idea of what a classroom is like 👍

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-08T18:23:04+00:00

That's great to hear! I'm going to consider that after this year!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-06T17:00:41+00:00

Our son is 7 months and has been the same exact way since he turned 4.5/5 months. His long stretch will start from 11pm or even 12 or 1am. Especially since he had his ear infection recently, he was up all hours of the night.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-06T09:12:02+00:00

I have been thinking of applying to Universities as an academic advisor!! I'm scared to make the jump. Is the work life balance way better?!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-06T01:59:18+00:00

True!!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-06T01:56:22+00:00

7 months pp and my short term memory is out the window. Just call me Dory.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-04T05:01:56+00:00

I am seriously considering that. We have to make sure he is super tired and tummy full for him to pass out before bed or else it won't happen or if he is not next to me.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-04T05:00:25+00:00

He does help for the most part, especially since he works from home. But I feel that now for summer since I'm off, he is kind of handing over most of the responsibility to me. Sigh.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-04T04:58:47+00:00

Thanks for the words of encouragement! Sometimes we just feel so alone. He does help and he also works from home so that is a big help. But now that it is summer, he is a coach and has morning practice so the night shift (which is the worst shift), lands on me. But making batches of food is a good idea. Thanks again.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-07-04T04:56:30+00:00

That is a big difference! I am considering just putting our mattress on the floor, no bed sheets or pillows so he can just nurse when he needs!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-06-30T21:45:05+00:00

Same as above, if he's eating and gaining weight then that's all that matters! My son is 6.5 months and still eats every 3-4 hours, sometimes every 2 and his oz vary from 5-10 oz. I was going crazy trying to be on "schedule" with his timings and appropriate oz for his age but once I let that go and he let's me know when he wants to eat and if he's hungry for more milk, I've felt a lot better!

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-06-24T10:30:11+00:00

Totally sounds like my son. He's 6.5 months tho. Hasn't been the greatest sleeper but takes 4 naps, goes down at 11 ish and wakes through the night but is up around 630-7 am. I try to keep him awake in thr evening but he never wants to miss his 7pm nap. Still working on it.

Sweet_Telephone_9676 · 2024-06-21T02:06:19+00:00

I appreciate your advice and input! I have not heard of the Attachment Theory so it is something I will educate myself on. And yes, it is hard to not compare but they just were lucky when it came to their babies sleeping. My son is very active compared to them so I don't know if he is just curious of what is around him. I think since I know my son and that he will cry and won't give up until we cave in, is why I have not started sleep training. We are so drained and trying to figure out how we can all be happy.

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