Studying for this module has undoubtedly been assisted by the lockdown due to Covid 19. It has given me valuable extra time when I desperately needed it.
I am expecting another baby due in September :)
( much to the delight of my 4 year old daughter !!) At the start of this module I was suffering from terrible morning sickness. I was managing to continue with my teaching work but was so tired and feeling terrible most of the time. The morning sickness was getting worse by the day.
I started to wonder how on earth I would ever be able to complete this module of my BAPP.
I got to the stage where I sent Adesola an email entitled ‘struggling ‘. I was just honest and said I felt so unwell. I really didn’t know how I could continue.....I didn’t want to abandon the course , but perhaps defer for a term.
Adesola wrote back to me with some very supportive words which really helped my determination to continue. I am very grateful for this especially due to lockdown.
When the lockdown happened my morning sickness actually got worse !!! However I didn’t have the pressure to go out to work every day and had lots more time. There were moments where I wondered how I could do this module. But I don’t give up easily. Us mums simply don’t !
I tried to do bit by bit of my study and use the time when I felt better to fit it in. Luckily after a few weeks I pushed through the other side and started to feel so much better. With all of the extra lockdown time I was grateful to be given more time and opportunity to do it.
I remember thinking, if I can do this module it will be a great achievement, and I hope this offers hope to anyone else struggling for whichever reason.
My greatest challenge will probably be module 3!!! My baby is due in September !! So I will be recovering from major surgery plus looking after a newborn !! As well as my 4 year old !! Although she will be in school by then ( assuming schools go back in September !)
I do have my husband to help too. Although he does work night shifts so won’t be there ( or won’t be awake !) all the time.
My advice to anyone struggling is to be honest and seek help. Try to persevere where you can but remember there are options with a course like this such as deferring etc.
Submitting my work for module 2 ahead of the deadline was euphoric !! It feels like a big achievement in itself which will prepare me for my bigger challenge of module 3!
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Hi Lois, first of all, well done on achieving the module! It has surely been a difficult time for most of us due to the lockdown and having to adapt our lives to the new situation. I couldn't agree with you more about the fact that when it comes to struggling, being honest is the best approach for people to be able to understand your circumstances. Best of luck for the next module and congratulations on your pregnancy!
Thanks Edoardo, yes it has certainly been a challenging time for everyone in lockdown. I’m definitely trying to find The positives :)
Here’s to a great module 3!
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