Overwhelmed and Frustrated!!!

Samantha - posted on 12/07/2010

Hmm, it sounds like your having a bad day and everything is just mounting a bit. You need to perhaps discuss this with college counsellors and family to see if there is any alternative help you can get? You need to find out what is available to you firstly. Its clear your stressed and need to sort things out, as for your son, he is entering the toddler stage, so his behaviour sounds normal. As long as you set aside time to play with him and also to show him your attention and affection then your not doing anything wrong..You sound like you r putting yourself under a lot of pressure and there has to be a way around that, if you have a kid, im not sure how it works, im doing mine part time for three years, instead of the one core year. Because i know i have four kids and it would be too much for me. But alas i think there is hope for you :D You just need to find the right person to talk to. And maybe relax a little and have a day to yourself for you and your son. Take a refreshing veiw on things. Homework can always be done when he naps. xx im not greatat relaying what i am thinking, i hope you get somewhere please let me know if you do. xx Whatever you do, don't give up, when your down the only way is up!! xx

Becky - posted on 11/23/2010

I guess, I'm not a huge help here . . . I put off school til now. My daughter is 9 and readily accepts any offer to go to a friends so I can have quiet time to study.

But, I would suggest getting help if you can . . . friend, family or even hire a sitter for a couple hours a week to watch your son so you can have some dedicated study time each week. Then during nap times & after bed time, fill in the rest of the gaps. Do a little at a time, I bring my homework to work sometimes and work on it during my lunch hour because I have less distractions @ the office than I do at home.
My latest class has been more challenging than most I've had and we formed a study group . . . for 3-4 hours on the weekend we all help each other to get the work done - - - what would take us each 9 - 10 hours on our own, takes 3-4 hours to accomplish - usually we each understand things differently so it really helps to bounce ideas off each other & get a better understanding of the material.

Kelly - posted on 11/16/2010

It is hard to study while entertaining a baby that doesn't understand the words I am busy right now. Anytime he is away is always a good time to study, if you go to churcg most of them always have at least one day where they can provide some free babysitting.

Julie - posted on 11/14/2010

Ask for help! Surround yourself with a strong support group and ask for help! Make your child first in your priority list. Then school and then you. Remember that you are doing this to better your child's life. Do not get discouraged when classes go wrong.....we all have had a semester like that! Hang in there You can do it!!!

Nicole - posted on 11/13/2010

I read the book Healthy Sleep Habbits, Healthy Child and it helped me a lot.

I brought my new born baby with me to my lectures and this helped me establish good sleeping habits for her and her brother, who is 4. When babies are well rested, they are easier to care for. When they get to bed on time, it is easier to get homework done.

Rachael - posted on 04/28/2010

I agree with Erika. But Kaitlyn I know how you feel. I was a 17 year old mother with my first and it was very frustrating. But like Erika mentioned you could do your homework and studying when he goes to bed. You can always adjust his scheduale to maybe an earlier bed time. I deal with that now. I have gone back to school online for my Bachelors in EarlyCHildhood Education and I have to do alot of my studying and homework when my youngest is napping and then when both of them go to bed at night. They always say that when you study right before bed you tend to remember more. But if you need any more advise I am here and glad to help.

Rachael

Trisha-Ann - posted on 04/28/2010

my son is one year old and i am in a RN program at a local community college. i get overwelled ALOT! but i just take a deep breath set my school work aside and play with mmy baby and finish when he is asleep. I am a mommy first. WHen i have a HUGE test or BIG paper due, i realize that it is okay to ask for help and my grandma or mom come over and help with the baby or help clean the house. im going to school so we can have a better life, and i dont want to end up like my mom 42 starting over in school. just realize you arent super woman and you dont have to be. it is okay to ask for help.

Meagan - posted on 04/24/2010

Try to always stay a day or 2 ahead, if you can. I go to a local community college online, and so I get to see whats due for the entire school year, so I created a calander telling me whats do on what days and I try to stay ahead of that. Just staying ahead helps. My daughter also throws tantrums and her going to bed early enough or taking naps is never a guarantee for me. Try finding other things he may like too. My daughter loves shredding paper, and when I have a deadline and no time, I'll let her shred paper. yes, it's a huge mess, but it keeps her busy. Thats my last resort though. And sometimes, there is nothing you can do. You can always read your text book to your son. Even though it's not the most interesting story, you study, while he gets the attention he wants.

Erika - posted on 04/23/2010

He is a child. He needs attention and needs you. I graduate in less than two weeks, and I went back to school when my son was 4 weeks old. Study after he is in bed, do your homework when he goes to bed.