Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 I also work 2 jobs, and take care of 3 kids. Although I find my self exhausted most of the time, I manage to continue, until i can finish paying off some debts I owe, and then I will consider future options of quitting my second job. My doctor told me, I could work both, if I felt good enough to do so, but not to expect to continue doing so in the long run. > >Reply-To: graves_support >To: graves_support >Subject: To Work or Not? >Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 18:57:20 -0000 > _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 I also work 2 jobs, and take care of 3 kids. Although I find my self exhausted most of the time, I manage to continue, until i can finish paying off some debts I owe, and then I will consider future options of quitting my second job. My doctor told me, I could work both, if I felt good enough to do so, but not to expect to continue doing so in the long run. > >Reply-To: graves_support >To: graves_support >Subject: To Work or Not? >Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 18:57:20 -0000 > _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Deidre, Hi. I am a stay at home Mom and it was really hard to find a way to handle everything when I was first diagnosed. I realize now I was trying too hard to be super Mom! I volunteered for all this stuff and had the kids signed up for all kinds of classes and things. I know our situations aren't the same, but I thought I could tell you what I tried to do to get my life calmer. I had to learn to say " no " and that was really hard. I stopped volunteering for all kinds of stuff and I cut down on our activity schedule. I don't know how old your kids are but I changed bedtime to 730pm at the LATEST. This has been wonderful because I get some downtime. Before I NEVER got down time. Not before 10pm and then I was exhausted. Another thing I did with the kids is to change my expectations of what our time should be together. I always tried to be full of energy and great ideas and we never really just sat around. Now I have instituted an afternoon reading/art/music time where we don't talk. We each do something. My daughter likes to draw and look at pictures books, my son likes drawing and listening to music. At first I was worried that they would never calm down, but after some work at it, they now love that time I think. It was amazing how much calmer the kids were with the TV off. I also had to learn to let things go....housework was a big thing. Had to learn that maybe it was OK to just pick up and leave major stuff for later. My house is not as clean as it was, but I don't feel so frazzled. I spent a lot of time cleaning out stuff...getting rid of anything I didn't really need and making my rooms feel simpler and more spacious. Sounds silly, but it really helps my peace of mind to know that everything isn't all junked up. And it's easier to clean. Another thing that helped my sanity is to do something I like. I always loved reading, but since the kids came, I haven't read anything above a preschool reading level. After getting the kids to bed, instead of watching TV, I read and it is really relaxing. I thought my husband would be upset but he actually likes the chance to watch what he wants on the TV. Well, I could probably go on and on about this, and I don't know if any of this helps you at all. But I know it's hard to work and have kids. I did that too...before being diagnosed. I think pampering yourself as much as possible is really important. And I underestimated my kids...what they could do on their own. Good luck and I hope you find a way to handle everything. Kristi P.S. chamomile tea in the evening is wonderful too To Work or Not? I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for working and moving forward with Graves. I work 2 jobs, and take care of two kids, and lately I don't know if I am coming or going... Need some advice once again...and thanks a million you all. Deidre ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Deidre, Hi. I am a stay at home Mom and it was really hard to find a way to handle everything when I was first diagnosed. I realize now I was trying too hard to be super Mom! I volunteered for all this stuff and had the kids signed up for all kinds of classes and things. I know our situations aren't the same, but I thought I could tell you what I tried to do to get my life calmer. I had to learn to say " no " and that was really hard. I stopped volunteering for all kinds of stuff and I cut down on our activity schedule. I don't know how old your kids are but I changed bedtime to 730pm at the LATEST. This has been wonderful because I get some downtime. Before I NEVER got down time. Not before 10pm and then I was exhausted. Another thing I did with the kids is to change my expectations of what our time should be together. I always tried to be full of energy and great ideas and we never really just sat around. Now I have instituted an afternoon reading/art/music time where we don't talk. We each do something. My daughter likes to draw and look at pictures books, my son likes drawing and listening to music. At first I was worried that they would never calm down, but after some work at it, they now love that time I think. It was amazing how much calmer the kids were with the TV off. I also had to learn to let things go....housework was a big thing. Had to learn that maybe it was OK to just pick up and leave major stuff for later. My house is not as clean as it was, but I don't feel so frazzled. I spent a lot of time cleaning out stuff...getting rid of anything I didn't really need and making my rooms feel simpler and more spacious. Sounds silly, but it really helps my peace of mind to know that everything isn't all junked up. And it's easier to clean. Another thing that helped my sanity is to do something I like. I always loved reading, but since the kids came, I haven't read anything above a preschool reading level. After getting the kids to bed, instead of watching TV, I read and it is really relaxing. I thought my husband would be upset but he actually likes the chance to watch what he wants on the TV. Well, I could probably go on and on about this, and I don't know if any of this helps you at all. But I know it's hard to work and have kids. I did that too...before being diagnosed. I think pampering yourself as much as possible is really important. And I underestimated my kids...what they could do on their own. Good luck and I hope you find a way to handle everything. Kristi P.S. chamomile tea in the evening is wonderful too To Work or Not? I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for working and moving forward with Graves. I work 2 jobs, and take care of two kids, and lately I don't know if I am coming or going... Need some advice once again...and thanks a million you all. Deidre ------------------------------------- The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. ---------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Deidre, It's definitely necessary to slow down and remove some of the stress from life. I work two jobs--or at least two related professions, but since I work for my self in both cases (I teach cooking classes and I'm a caterer), I can back off when necessary. I would not work full time at this point, both because of my GD and the fact that I'm not as young as I once remember being...but my kids are also grown up now, so that stressor has been substantially reduced as well. I think you should be able to feel out what works for you, and within the bounds of economic and family necessity, try to cut back to that level. You will get more energy the closer to euthyroid you become, as well. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 18:57:20 -0000 > To: graves_support > Subject: To Work or Not? > > I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for working and moving > forward with Graves. I work 2 jobs, and take care of two kids, and > lately I don't know if I am coming or going... > > Need some advice once again...and thanks a million you all. > > Deidre > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 > I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for working and moving > forward with Graves. I work 2 jobs, and take care of two kids, and > lately I don't know if I am coming or going... Neither do I so I don't remember your particulars. How old are your kids and is not working feasible for you? Any other details you want to share? Take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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