shmily
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hi there,
well im lookin for support from ppl who are or have studied with a new born...... i did take the step 1 once in oct but didnt make it and now 1 month after my son is born im tryin to plan some thing , but dont know how and when it is ok to start, right now im just too tired and exhausted and sleep deprived :icon_sleep: to start.... i would like to know if this is goin to stay like this forever or will things get better for me to start with my studies.
im just cluless right now........ hopin for some good n helpful advise. <:help:>
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| akj111
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hi shmily,
don't worry.lot of people have gone thro ur phase! if u have anyhelp with u right now,try to take step 1 b4 the baby starts moving around.then its gonna be a tought time.u'll only have time to go behind her.
goodluck.
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| Vtach
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Shmily
I took the exam with a six month old son. It is tough...and I will know if my efforts worked only once my results are declared. I tried when my son slept and listened to audio lectures during the day. It was a good day when I could get 3-4 hours during the day.
Hang in there. The first few months are tough. Once he starts sleeping a little longer during the night/day, both of you will hopefully fall into some kind of rhythm..Dont stress yourself out about not being able to study....Do a little bit at a time...and enjoy your baby...
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| AtLast
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:lol: first of all congratualtions!...and if it will make you feel any better i am in the same boat...i am trying my best (just started studying...planning for 4 - 6 hrs /day)...so Hang in there...i dont have any help either...lets see how it works out
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| niti
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Hi shmily,
Congratulations !! you got the whole new exp. from a diff. world..count your blessings and move on...these are no obsticles and u r not alone !! I couldn't resist myself to give u my advice....even I can feel your thrills and sleep deprived stages at the same time 8) So,here are few things u should do
- Call your parents/in-laws..and tell them in straight and loud words...that u need help and 100% support for few wks ( here....completely invole your husband too )..DO NOT hesitate to call for support when u really need it at this crucial time of your carrier and future...otherwise u r going to regret for that later in your life....then no fixups...( don't expect ..that someone even your nearest person will understand what u need...see...even your newborn cries when she is hungry or in need... P )
- In case its not possible..then find a nanny...let her take care of your baby at daytime...and restrict her not to let your baby sleep...in other words...prime your baby this way...that she only take naps in night time ( its possible !)...and thus u can find the way to complete your sleep cycle..its imp. !!
-Ok...so if u can't find nanny...try to take help from any friend or neighbour ( don't get too much involve with these initial stages...no use..just a transitionary phases...once passed then u will realized that time really passed so quickly and u r still there where u were before...scary thought...rt ? )...or buy a swing and a nice melody CD ...your baby is going to enjoy this...and u will get some more time for studies...
Talk to your husband on every topic and make him understand this tough time...he can be a very good supporter....even if he is ONLY a good listener wink One more thingDon't think that next day is going to better and less responsible as a mom...so start now D then...offcourse u will see the diff. soon...This is the biggest mistake I see people do after having family....waiting for same days as before...but time never comes back...better to walk with time and never look back...and yes !! everything is possible if u really want to do that ....
You already gave this test once...so, u need to reorganize yourself...need little strength..so we all are here for support....soon u will come out in flying colors...never loose hopes...
Happy Studying..
Keep Up...
niti
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hi
i would tell you that the best time you can utilize is when ur baby is sleeping.....try to read in that time.ask your family members to co-operate with you.....like ask ur husband to take care of the baby after he returns from the work and during weekends.rest of the time you take care of ur baby.just be focussed and try to complete small set of portion per day.....this way it becomes easier.
you have taken the exam once.....it would be more easier now for you.try to rectify the mistakes you have done previously.
if you can get 4-5 hrs/day....it would be sufficient.
and as niti told....it would be really greatif you can get your in-laws/parents here.
hope i helped you!!!
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| shmily
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thanks to u all for the great support, im sure it will go a long way.
i agree with the fact that life will never be the same so its now or never, thats why i have given up hope, im just confused where to start from, at this exact moment i dont think i can start, but im plannin to start from feb, and thats bcoz im new in this town where we r , so no friends at all, we r IMG , so no family at all, and no one can come from mine or my husbands family.
the only good thing is that i have a very supportive husband, and i thing that a big thing .
one more Qs i have ...... with this situation, when should i start studin and how much time should i give my self to prepare, should i wait till my son is 6 month old atleast or ????
im lookin fwd to ur advice and suggestions
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hey
dont do that....after 6 months your child be old enuf.you cant studying running behind.its the right time now.
i would advise you start now.....and then complete the exam before ur baby starts walking and then you can enjoy with your son later on.....
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| alessandra SR
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I have a 6 month old son , I am having the same problems that you are having ,but I do not have anyone to help me ,when my husband comes from work I go to study .The only problem is that I am always tired at night , but I keep pushing myself . There are days I feel sad ,frustrated , but we can't give up. Why don't we keep in touch ,supporting each other ?I think when you know you are not the only one it is easier to go on. My e-mail is almedreg@hotmail.com
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