Jon and I have been fretting a little bit about his finals schedule. Jon's program doesn't require a thesis paper (thank goodness!). Instead, they require a week of comprehensive finals covering all his classes (including last semester). Following that harrowing week, he has a week of regular class finals. Can anyone see where I'm going with this? You guessed it. Baby B is due April 30th. Jon's week of comprehensive finals (lovingly termed Comps.) starts on May 3. Needless to say, we, or at least I, had nightmares of him studying for a final while trying to hold my hand in the delivery room (effective studying? Probably not)
Now for the good news: Comps. got canceled! The professors here at U of I decided they didn't like grading a stack of Comps and a stack of regular finals while still trying to teach classes. The university now officially requires a portfolio from each grad student, which can be handed in early. Baby B has an extra week of leeway, although I would still prefer he come early rather than late! :)
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2 comments:
That is great news! What a relief for you. I can't believe how close you're getting! Do you feel ready yet?
I thought I felt ready because I've read a lot of books and articles the doctors have given me. That's all you can do, right? Then my friend asked me to babysit her 6 mo. son for an hour or two. He started crying and I had no idea what to do after everything I could think of failed. Luckily, Jon saved the day by discovering that he likes to bounce up and down. Jon's arms were sore after an hour, but at least Noah wasn't crying. Thank heaven for daddies who save the day. So, am I ready? Probably not, but I'm doing my best and confidence reigns supreme, even if it is false! :)
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