self-introduction

[jonah]

60 years old now, PKD known about for ten years; fistula Dec 15, 2015 begun dialysis May 17, twice/week 3 hours. Expected to go back to teaching but find it difficult to imagine right now. On waiting lists at a few hospitals for 2 years longest, fingers crossed. I am happy to participate in this forum, learning much I can't get elsewhere...

[cassandra]

Welcome to the site jonah

   


Take care, Cas

[PrimeTimer]

Welcome, jonah! Plenty to read and learn here. Don't hesitate to ask questions or express your thoughts, ideas and feelings. There's always someone here who can answer or lend support.

[Rerun]

Welcome Jonah, I love your name. 

What age do you teach.  Maybe you could ask the administration at your school for an Aid?  Or maybe get some volunteers to assist in your classroom.  I volunteer for a first grade class.  I listen to them read and answer questions on the work they are doing.  I also sharpen all the pencils regular/colored.  The teacher seems to appreciate it.

Don't be afraid to ask for help.  You can do this!  Maybe if you do dialysis more often like 3 days or evenings a week at 3 hours each?  You may hate to hear this but it is true... more is better.

Welcome - Rerun, Admin.     

[DayaraLee]

Welcome, Jonah! Teaching in today's schools can be very stressful and a daily challenge to even the healthiest and hardiest. Like Rerun, I hope you can explore with your admin or union rep the possibility of some accommodations, if you wish to continue working. This is a great community - you'll find unending knowledge and support among its members.   

[Charlie B53]

Welcome Jonah,

IHD is also a great place to vent.   Anger, frustrations, whatever they are it can be helpful to get it out.     Many of us have and felt a lot better afterwards.

I'm sure you heard of the Seven stages, denial, etc., all the emotions we each have to some extent or another when faced with a life altering event.    Realize them and face them head on.  Once past all the non-productive stages it is so much easier to get on with living.

We are ALL here for much the same thing.   Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Dialysis Families.

Take Care,

Charlie B53
Just another Moderator

[supertramp1228]

Welcome, Jonah!im new here too.my name is Kevin and been dialysis for 2.5 years.as@dayaralee said " Teaching in today's schools can be very stressful and a daily challenge "i agreed with that.what i want to say is if u wana return to work why not just be a personal tutor?get few students.i think that would be a wonderful choice for u.

[DayaraLee]

what i want to say is if u wana return to work why not just be a personal tutor?get few students.i think that would be a wonderful choice for u.

That's a great idea, Supertramp. Parents and students are always very concerned, especially, about performance on state tests, ACTs/SATs (high school), informational reading, math, writing (elementary and middle), etc. Whether it's small group after school or one-on-one sessions over the weekend, tutoring can offer a lot of flexibility and pretty good pay (though the benefits that come with district employment are certainly absent).