How much time do I allow?

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cjbaby
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How much time do I allow?

Post by cjbaby » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:29 pm

We are expecting our second child this fall. If we stay on the schedule we are on now, we will be 8 units into Bigger at the time of my due date? How long should I allow to adjust to the new baby 1 week, 2 weeks, or a month before we resume our school days? I have to show our yearly schedule at our evaluation, so I do not want to take to long to get back on task. However, I don't want to overwhelm myself or my daughter. I need some mom to mom advice.


P.S. I know I have alot of time left, but I am a big planner. I like to have all my ducks in a row so to speak lol.
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Christina

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DS due in October

amysue277
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Re: How much time do I allow?

Post by amysue277 » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:10 pm

I think it all depends on you and your child. I am due with no. 5 in 3 days and am hoping to be back on schedule when my husband goes back to work, so in 1 week. I learned first hand when my kiddos have a break in routine, they pretty much go off the wall. That happened at Christmas and it was very rough trying to get them in a routine again. That said, if I'm not ready then, I have no problem waiting until whenever feels right. Congratulations and wishes for a healthy pregnancy!
Amy

DS 6-LHFHG w/ ER's and Singapore 1a/b
DS 5-LHFHG
DS 3-keeping up with his brothers
DD 2-into everything!
DD born 3-10-13

agstefko
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Re: How much time do I allow?

Post by agstefko » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:43 pm

I usually start back after 2 weeks :)
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my3sons
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Re: How much time do I allow?

Post by my3sons » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:55 pm

I think it depends in part on some things that are tough to foretell - like how the labor and delivery goes (i.e. c-section or natural), how baby does and temperament, the age of the mama (that made a difference for ME, at least :wink: ), how the other kiddos you have handle free time and less of a routine, etc. So, be sure to give yourself some grace in regard to any special circumstances! That being said, I'd say in general, 1 week off, a second week either off or half-speed, and then full-speed by the third week is what I'd shoot for. HTH, and congrats on expecting another little blessing! :D

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

cjbaby
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Re: How much time do I allow?

Post by cjbaby » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:01 am

my3sons wrote: That being said, I'd say in general, 1 week off, a second week either off or half-speed, and then full-speed by the third week is what I'd shoot for. HTH, and congrats on expecting another little blessing! :D

In Christ,
Julie
I love the idea of easing back in, thank you very much.
Christina

DD 7 years old
LHTH, LHFHG, currently using Beyond
DS due in October

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Re: How much time do I allow?

Post by MomtoJGJE » Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:20 am

I normally take a week off, then do half speed for a while (however long I feel comfortable with), then full speed again.

Then I plan on taking a bigger break when the baby is around 18-20 months :shock: Make sure everything is unreachable/unbreakable and teach the baby what is appropriate and what is not.

my3sons
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Re: How much time do I allow?

Post by my3sons » Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:48 pm

MomtoJGJE wrote:...Then I plan on taking a bigger break when the baby is around 18-20 months :shock: Make sure everything is unreachable/unbreakable and teach the baby what is appropriate and what is not...
:lol: :lol: :lol: Good thoughts!
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

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