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Hi All,

I am beginning my 6th month of pregnancy, and I teach 6th grade. This is my third year of teaching and my first year teaching these subjects.

My subject line sums up a lot. I am beginning to feel crappy, which, from what I understand, will only get worse. Middle school kids seem to get crazier after Christmas break, and this group is no exception. I am usually pretty even-tempered and have a lot of patience.

I don't know if it's hormones or just anxiety about having my first child, but I am running short on compassaion, tolerance, and patience. We are testing in April, so I am starting to get pretty stressed out about that as well.

Any advice from people who have been in my situation would be great.

Thanks so much!

BethAnn
certifiedteach Well, I can only say that I have been where you are, and you need to try to get enough healthy food and quality rest during your pregnancy. Try to exercise if you can, so that you can work off stress. It probably is hormones and the stress of pregnancy that are making you feel short-tempered and frustrated. Try to incorporate videos/web streams int...See More
Feb 19, 2010
BethAnn to Certifiedteach Thank you so much for your words of advice - I really appreciate your time. It helps SO much hearing someone else's experience and that you lived to tell about it! :)

Thanks again,

BethAnn
Feb 20, 2010
certifiedteach BethAnn, I was also thinking that if you don't already have at least 10 mins a day set aside as a quiet reading time, this is the perfect point in the school year to institute the practice. I teach 6th grade too, and although they HATE to get quiet and settle down, it benefits those who really require the added quiet period, and those who are natur...See More
Feb 20, 2010


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