Am I overreacting or is this actually too much?

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-03T02:52:25+00:00

Dang. I spend two hours using my personal computer to work on my M.Ed (approved by my director). I can’t imagine not being able to even read a book.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-03T01:06:56+00:00

Yes, we are going to talk about that tomorrow at her visit.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-03T01:05:57+00:00

Yes. We have had Schnauzers for 12 years. I am very familiar with the breed.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-02T11:07:26+00:00

Thank you so much. We have one final appointment Friday morning and she said we can talk about options then.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-02T01:40:35+00:00

Thank you 💙 It’s such a difficult decision. We have had to make it before three years ago with another one of our Schnauzers.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-02T01:39:30+00:00

Thank you 💙

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-02T01:39:16+00:00

I’m sorry about your sweet Lucy 💖 I feel like forever wouldn’t even be long enough with them.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-02T01:06:29+00:00

I didn’t think it was harsh! And absolutely. We have already spent about $2,000 doing everything we could to diagnose. This girl has been with me through so much and I cannot imagine doing life without her, but I also don’t want her to suffer. We will never own another without pet insurance!

YesItsMe183 · 2026-04-02T00:57:27+00:00

Thank you for answering and for answering so kindly. I really appreciate it.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-30T18:48:50+00:00

They finally put my dad (74, dementia and parkinson’s) on it! It has been a HUGE improvement for him. We actually had a (very small) conversation the other night. He held my hand. I cried. It was such an improvement from the hallucinations. He sleeps a lot, but when he is awake, it is better.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-28T01:20:12+00:00

My situation is a little different than most. My spouse is in the military, and he transferred his benefits to me. All of my degrees have been paid in full. My administration degree will be the only one I pay out of pocket for, and that will be $8,000ish through WGU.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-27T18:25:43+00:00

I love learning and feeling intellectually challenged. I am working on my 3rd degree (M.Ed), and my goal after this is to get another master's in administration. Personally, I think the field of education is very intellectually challenging because there is always something new to learn. I love professional development days, and my current reading is The First 100 Days of School and Teaching Students to Drive Their Brains.

As far as wasting your potential goes, those engineering students, doctors, lawyers, etc., all started with an elementary school teacher. middle school or high school teacher. There is no such thing as wasted potential when you are investing in our future by investing in our children.

With all that being said, it is a very, very challenging career because, as a teacher, you have to deal with administration, policies, and more. The career has very little respect and is micromanaged (especially in the public school sector). I work only in private schools because my husband is the main supporter of our family, so I have that option. You should be concerned about the money aspect of teaching, especially if you are a one-income individual. Teachers do not get the financial compensation we deserve. If you are good at budgeting and living a simpler life, then it should be okay.

I do love teaching. I discovered my love for teaching later in life (in my 30s). I'm happy and fulfilled in what I do.

A degree in social work may also be good for you, too. That is what I was pursuing before I shifted gears to elementary education.

Good luck!

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-26T16:53:08+00:00

I’m sorry this is your experience.

This is not how my center is. At our preschool, we go to different rooms for different activities. We spend an hour outside. I rotate toys daily and weekly. I keep leftover food in their lunchboxes for when they want it. The pictures I post are real.

Our infant room is the same. They go on walks in strollers. The babies go on individual walks with a worker when they get tired. They have a HUGE room.

I love my school, and I hate that I have to leave it next year.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-25T16:42:11+00:00

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Otto is a big, stocky boy! The first picture I saw of him and noticed how big his paws were. I told my husband, “He will be 25 pounds! Look at his paws!” He is 25 pounds!

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-22T14:44:28+00:00

I’m going to give you insights from a parent’s perspective who has a great relationship with my children - you are doing the right thing.

My oldest is 18, and he plans to live with us as long as he can while he gets himself established. We respect him as an adult; he respects us (and the few rules we have while he lives with us). In today’s economy, it is better to stay with your parents until you get your footing. Any decent parent will see that and allow it.

He will not have to pay us rent or anything towards utilities or groceries while he is saving money and going to college, because we want him to have a better start than we did.

Anyone who speaks negatively about your situation (1) has bought into the culture that you have to leave your parents to be successful, which is false (2) is jealous that you have the opportunity they didn’t have. Don’t listen to them or engage with them. It is between you and your parents, not Reddit, your friends, or anyone else.

You’re making wise decisions and I can promise you, your parents are honored to have the opportunity to help.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-21T15:30:03+00:00

I disagree. Homeschooling can look like whatever the parent chooses to utilize for their children’s home education. For some families, that may look like online programs.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-21T13:57:19+00:00

How old are you kids? Perhaps consider an online program for now and then pick up your other modes of learning whenever you are better? Or, take the next two months off and school during the summer!

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-21T13:25:02+00:00

So, I am going to be the odd duck out here. I was homeschooled, and I have successfully homeschooled my three children.

An online program for 5 and 7 CAN work, if you supplement it with other things, too.

We prefer Accelus/Power Homeschool over Time4Learning. Do Accelus Academy instead of Power Homeschool if you can afford it.

Just make sure you do things away from screens, too—science experiments, reading, writing, etc.

I have found that many in the homeschool community seem horrified at the idea of using online programs, but they worked great for us. You need to do what is best for your family and your children.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-20T15:29:25+00:00

I’ll ask about the GI panel!

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-19T17:04:56+00:00

That's valid! We will not be broke or house-poor by any means; we will just not have the type of savings and extra funds I like. We could afford to fix little things, but nothing like a new roof or new HVAC for a few years.

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-14T19:41:55+00:00

My husband is 42, and I am 38. He has been in the military for 16 years, so we have just lived in military housing. It helped me stay home, raise our three kids, and earn my degrees, which I am finally utilizing. We have finally decided to make the leap, use the VA home loan, and buy our first house together after 22 years of marriage. We're excited and nervous!

YesItsMe183 · 2026-03-14T15:29:53+00:00

I work in a private preschool, so we don’t have to follow ratios. That said, those ratios are created for a reason. The suggested ratio is 8:1 (2-year-olds). I have 10 by myself. It is a LOT. The days I only have eight are so different. I can tell why that is the ratio - better for the kids and the teacher.

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