November / December 2012 Babies

Ms_S, it is hard finding someone that is reliable & trustworthy. Ai, it just doesn't get easier on us mommies.
I hope I didn't offend you with the private school thing? I didn't mean it badly. Yes, private schools are good, good child ratio & so forth. Yes, I think it also depends on how strong the child is & how well they can cope with that type of peer pressure. I'm glad you had a good experience though
Enjoy your longggggggggggggg weekend!!!!!!!
Hope the strike settles down quickly.......ai ai ai

pales, I see you had a "blonde" moment thinking it was friday today Shoot, that mustn't been a rude awakening realising it's only thursday......
A few years ago I had some episodes where I would jump out of bed to get ready for work, only to realise it was a saturday ha ha ha ha

worrying times indeed Ms_S hopefully hubby will go to work soon but im sure you are enjoying these two days being together.

i just want this week to end is that too much to ask

Morning ladies

Conversation started quite early today  

All this talk of crèches is giving me something to think about, because I haven't even considered it before. I'll probably get a nanny for my baby, because I live so close to work, it will be easy for me to check up on them. The only problem is, the nanny won't be a live-in, so i will need to be someone VERY reliable. 

I went to a private school, and had a very happy time there from grade 1 right up to matric. I plan to enrol my son there one day as well, but only from grade R. I think it really depends on the child, and how strong their personality is. My parents weren't rich, and my report was held back a few times because of fees, but I still enjoyed my time there. 

<<<Hugs>>> for everyone having an emotional day/week. I hope these next 2 days go quickly by. 

My weekend starts today cos I took 2 days sick leave. Dh is also at home cos he's work has been on strike since last week already. He has no clue when the shut down will be lifted. Worrying times for us!

well said about the schools momtoc i could afford school fees but as for the exorbitant crazy things rich folk do my child would def feel like an outcast. this week is just horrible i was happy thinking it`s Friday only to realise that it`s Thirsday is that a blow or is that a blow. i had it all planned out that i would go home early and just go to bed and vegetate the whole weekend.

being underpressure is really exausting im bushed

Hi there ladies

pales, I wish my baby was health conscious hehehe. This little man only wants sugary stuff
I would also prefer to be a stay @ home mom............we can dream can't we?

mosaneo, don't worry girl. Cry if you must. Hopefully one day it will all just work out & everything will fall into place. I feel your pain today. I'm just as emotional......well frankly this whole damn week. I can't stop crying cause I'm so worried about my lg.
I also have days that I struggle with her to talk. She won't always tell me what they did @ school or if something bothers her but luckily I know why she is acting up & I really do feel her pain.

Clueless, thanks for the support. I really appreciate all your ladies advice & support. I definitely understand why she is so unhappy. Her whole life has changed overnight. She isn't happy in the new place, she isn't happy @ school, she is alone, nobody to play with cause everybody has their own groups. It's just so tough but I need to believe that she will be fine & will make friends soon........
As for private schools vs public - this is my opinion : I feel that there are good public schools out there & that your child will not necessarily be happier in a private school. The majority of kids in private schools have very very rich parents & those kids have holidays overseas, get everything their heart desires etc. Your kid will definitely feel like an outcast cause they won't be able to click with those types of kids..........it's hard (I think u understand what I'm trying to say ) One really need to think all these thing through. My brother-in-law's kids had to suffer cause yes, he could afford the school fees but that was it.........he wasn't rich, he is just an average worker. They were so unhappy & had to be taken out.

mosaneo i feel you girl but hey be strong i know there are days when i just want to sleep the whole day not talk to anyone coz everything feels like it`s falling apart. God will bless your hubby with a new job lets keep the faith.

i get those days where i have tears in my eyes the whole day cry if you need to it will make you feel better. i go to the loo and cry my eyes out come back feeling better then do it again later lol

time goes by so fast it`s not even funny, for me a good public school is ok for me as long as the level of education is good and my son is comfortable. before this child can speak they must be enrolled at a school nee man. what if you relocate before then and what if you find a better school.