Decided to take a bit of "me" time...

fromustobaby · #1 February 24th, 2010, 06:58 PM

So, I teach ninth grade (165 kids in 5 classes, you do the math on that one

), and have been running around like a crazy person trying to finish two chemistry sections before baby comes. The chem sections are tough cause I'm literally talking for 50 minutes every period...and way way too animated for my own good...

Last week I was ok doing it...
This week was a LOT more tough...
I have been absolutely wilting...

And, here's the thing, I finished up everything about the first chem section today - and the test is tomorrow...and I would start the second chem section Friday (and wouldn't finish until next Friday) - but, if baby comes next week - any time next week before Friday (when I'll be 39wks4days), then all of that work goes for nothing, and I'll just have to redo everything all over again when I get back (it just isn't a section that the sub could cover)...the thought of that makes me come close to tears, because it is so much work (specially at 39+ weeks)...

So, I decided to finish up the first chem section, and instead of stopping work next Friday...I'm going to stop work this Friday - we are gonna have a little party that day, I'll give everything back to them, and give them interim progress reports - and then the sub will start this coming Monday (a week before she was going to start), and if baby decides not to come yet, then I'll actually have time to RELAX before baby comes...I'm still going to go back at the same time, so, I'll have one week less pay (otherwise I would have only had two days of no pay, so now, I'll have a week and 2 days of no pay)...

Anyway...

I'm so so happy with this decision, like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders...I was absolutely dreading next week, and now, I'm just...AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

So, 2 days left, tomorrow the kids have a test (and I'm not even gonna be there cause I have to be at science fair with my science fair kids), and Friday is a party

- YEAH!!!

MommaLee · #2 February 24th, 2010, 07:07 PM

Yay! Good for you.

mlyster · #3 February 24th, 2010, 07:27 PM

Woo Hoo. 2 days left!! I am glad you changed your plans a little. Sounds much better for your mental health before Kaiden gets here!

Banned-Jaylas_Mommy · #4 February 24th, 2010, 07:52 PM

wohoo! some time off will be nice!

so can you come help me with my organic chemistry im taking right now! lol i have an exam tomorrow and im gonna bomb it!!

fromustobaby · #5 February 24th, 2010, 08:07 PM

Yea, its amazing how much better I feel, even though its only a week's difference...AHHHH!!

Erica,
I can help you any time, just PM me - ask Erin (I helped her last year in her class)...I know all about chemistry, and I'd love to help

amonstersmomma · #6 February 24th, 2010, 09:49 PM

Sounds like an awesome decision! Can't wait to meet Kaiden

Cheryl_W · #7 February 24th, 2010, 10:43 PM

OMG 11 days until your EDD! So cool

So glad you got some "you" time!! You deserve it, girl!

MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy · #8 February 25th, 2010, 02:40 AM

Congrats on deciding to take some me time! I'm kind of considering it myself with how overwhelmed I have been by how much stuff I still need to get done before the baby arrives. I hope you enjoy your time and get the relaxation and rest you deserve before Kaiden arrives.

*Mommy2Camden* · #9 February 25th, 2010, 02:56 AM

Sounds great!!! I'm so excited for you!!! 11 days!

CandaceDianne · #10 February 25th, 2010, 06:28 AM

Good for you! I hope you enjoy every free minute until the baby comes!

Lyz · #11 February 25th, 2010, 06:30 AM

good for you for taking "me" time!! It's really important to be relaxed before baby comes

when is your dr appt this week? I'm dying to know progress!!!

amazing_love · #12 February 25th, 2010, 07:07 AM

I think that's a great idea

It'll be really nice for you to have that extra time. EEK!! I'm so excited!

fromustobaby · #13 February 25th, 2010, 07:09 AM

Dr. appointment is tomorrow at 8:30am...and I am getting checked (and wouldn't mind a cervical sweep either

)

Lyz · #14 February 25th, 2010, 07:58 AM

woo hoo!! I'll be looking forward to a progress report when you get done haha!

~* Liss *~ · #15 February 25th, 2010, 09:06 AM

I'm SOOO happy to hear that you have taken TONYA time! I knew when we spoke in chat that you were overwhelmed and now - ahhhhh!!

YAY!! SO happy to hear this Tonya!!!

KennasMama · #16 February 25th, 2010, 10:41 AM

How exciting! Glad you are able to take some extra time off. Only 11 days - I can't believe it!! Cannot wait to hear your progress and even more cannot wait to see baby Kaiden.

tiffanys · #17 February 25th, 2010, 12:24 PM

I think it is really important for you to take some you time before this little one gets here! And it is nice that you won't be putting so much stress on yourself next week!
Hope you enjoy your "me" time!

Etph007 · #18 February 25th, 2010, 03:52 PM

I'm so happy for you!!! Oh and Tonya got me an A in Chem

She's the best teacher ever duh!!

chloe12 · #19 February 25th, 2010, 04:01 PM

That's great Tonya! You have been one busy Momma during your pregnancy, you definately deserve some quiet time before your little man arrives! (which is so soon, wow!)