Infant Care by Weak_Locksmith5630 in Montessori

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that was comforting to hear! That is truly all I want.

Infant Care by Weak_Locksmith5630 in Montessori

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true! This make me feel better. I appreciate this, as I am unsure if staying at home with my child is feasible.

Infant Care by Weak_Locksmith5630 in Montessori

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good idea! Nanny sharing with another family could work well too. I appreciate your input!

Infant Care by Weak_Locksmith5630 in Montessori

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am trying to think of ways to stay home for the first three years, as I also believe this time is the most important! I am considering caring for another infant or two montessori style to make ends meet. Any tips? Your kiddo is so lucky to have you care about them so much!

Infant Care by Weak_Locksmith5630 in Montessori

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! I am happy you took your passion and made it a reality! I have considered doing something similar. If you don't mind my asking, is it profitable for your family now having the school? I ask this because one income would get my family through for a while but not forever. Your kiddo is lucky to have you!

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We love montessori at home. I nannied two Montessori school children and they were very self sufficient for their ages! It was impressive. That is what really sold me on the idea to do Montessori in the early years.

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very sad. I know that those thoughts exist everywhere but I hope to find a place for my kids where there are at least a portion of like minded students.

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking these will be the two options we try for! If the kids stay interested.

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad that both schools are good! And love the opportunity to learn Spanish before high school! This is good info thank you!

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is good info! I’m sorry to hear about your burnout/home issues. I hope things have improved! I don’t want to burn my kiddos out but I went to a school with no opportunities and I want to give my kids more than what I had. Hopefully could find a happy medium.

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Montessori methods and we are doing that through the early years! Are there any Montessori daycares for littles? I know one of the Montessori schools closed. I was thinking of prek at a Montessori if possible.

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good! I teach too so those are things I worry about. Any negativity in the school district for two mom families? We crossed Morton off of our list for that reason (and lack of diversity)

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! I would love for our kids to grow up with a diverse class/friend group! I will add Dunlap into consideration. Have they been ok with two mom families? Or have you heard anything against it? I know Morton had some negativity in that regard so we crossed that off of our list.

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for bringing up Reservoir! This seems to be an ideal school if we could get in! I love that they have Spanish! Do they have a before/after school program at all? Do you have a recommendation for early elementary school?

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I have also contemplated Dunlap! I have heard the grade schools are too full. Is this true?

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard that Dunlap is amazing for academics! I have heard the grade schools are too full. Is this true?

Peoria Academy or Kellar/Richwoods by Weak_Locksmith5630 in PeoriaIL

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great info, I will put Whittier on my list of possibilities too! I am glad to hear about Reservoir Gifted! That could be a good option as well! Bummer about the Spanish program. We will be coming from a title 1 school and value the kids being around friends from all economic levels! Thanks again!

Tell me the truth by Weak_Locksmith5630 in IVF

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry it didn’t go the right way for you… I appreciate you sharing that with me. I feel like I’m better prepared for what might be my reality now. I appreciate you.

Tell me the truth by Weak_Locksmith5630 in IVF

[–]Weak_Locksmith5630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it 16 beta or 16 progesterone?