swiftbison92 said:Why did you guys ask for a delay?
In my experience, my son was lagging behind his peers in almost every metric. His speech development was delayed—he didn't really start talking until he was three. During his initial evaluation with the school pediatrician, he wasn't cooperating at all; he kept turning away, his drawing skills were poor, and he struggled to complete basic tasks. Based on that, the doctor asked for my input and immediately suggested delaying his enrollment. Since his birthday is January 31st, if he had been born just two months later, he wouldn't have even been required to start school this year. We also consulted a speech therapist who recommended the same thing, and the school psychologist noted that he simply wasn't developmentally ready. It was a consensus. Even his preschool teachers agreed that delaying him isn't a loss; rather, it’s an advantage. We’ve actually been seeing a child psychologist recently, waiting for the final reports and guidance on how to best prepare him for next year. He’ll continue working with a speech therapist through his preschool program, so I believe everything will turn out fine.
The school called me yesterday to let me know they held a meeting and that I need to come in to sign off on the deferment. It’s finally official—I honestly had no idea how the whole process was supposed to work.
That was my exact reasoning—I decided not to get tangled up in the drama. I’ll simply offer my perspective and leave it at that. We move forward with testing, and if the experts deem it ready, then they proceed; that is precisely why they are employed. But honestly? I am quite relieved that we’re looking at another year without having to deal with school.
His birthday is January 31st, which means if he had been born just two months later, he wouldn't even be required to enroll. He’s already made it clear he isn't interested in school, and his performance during testing reflected that. We actually saw a speech therapist yesterday who also recommended delaying his start. He didn't start talking until he was three and has always been slightly behind his peers in certain developmental areas; why force him into the classroom now only to risk him struggling? If we wait a year, he has the chance to catch up and actually excel. To put it plainly, there are multiple layers to our decision to delay—it isn't just about letting him enjoy being a kid a little longer. 😁 If he were performing at the same level as his peers and was actually eager to start school, of course I wouldn't be advocating for a delay.
nimblelynx7 said:It makes zero sense to me that a kid born on March 31st this year or last year ends up in the exact same school cohort.
Look, if they absolutely refuse to move the cutoff to December 31st, then January 31st would be a much more logical boundary. At least that holds some water, unlike March 31st.
And regarding "ruining lives"—let's be real. Once you start school, you're essentially entering a cycle of obligations that won't let up until you hit 65 (assuming you're lucky enough to land a job right away). Given how things are going lately, it might even be longer. So, I don't see how pushing things back by one single year is some kind of tragedy.
True, once you start, there's no turning back; it's a five-day-a-week grind. It lacks the flexibility of daycare. With daycare, we can often bridge Monday or Friday with the weekend if the kid isn't feeling it, making our own schedule without having to justify ourselves to anyone. School is a major commitment, and I honestly don't get parents who are itching to get their kids into the classroom, as if the school is going anywhere.
I’ve already seen the school nurse, and I have an upcoming appointment with the school psychologist; the two of them coordinate their efforts quite closely.
feralmoose32 said:So, did you actually get an official notice from the Department, or was it just something the doctor mentioned to you? I can't quite tell from your previous posts... sorry about that!
The doctor said it was postponed, that’s what we agreed on. We still have an appointment with the psychologist next week; she told us to show up regardless of the delay. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how the process actually works in the end.
We visited the school health clinic after finishing some blood work at the local lab and a quick checkup with our dentist. It started with the nurse, who went through the standard routine: weighing him, checking his vision, and having him draw a person and write his name. Then came the pattern recognition task—triangle, circle, plus sign, and so on. After that, we sat down with the pediatrician. It was obvious right away that he wasn't feeling it; he wouldn't talk and just turned his back to her. She asked me if I thought he was ready for this, and honestly, I told her no—that he’s been struggling with speech and hitting milestones a bit later than other kids his age. Looking at his drawing, she noted that his developmental maturity isn't quite there yet. We had a long discussion, and she agreed that pushing a child too hard before they are ready is counterproductive. She handed me referrals for a speech therapist and a psychologist so I can bring the results back to her. His drawing lacked fingers entirely, and he really struggled with those basic patterns, which is frustrating since his preschool teachers work on this constantly and I assign practice at home. We also have an appointment scheduled with the school psychologist, who shared the same sentiment: you can't force readiness where it doesn't exist.
We finally got the results today without any issues, and I can finally breathe a sigh of relief 🙂 She asked for my take on whether he’s actually ready. Looking at the assignment and the diagram he had to complete—given his birthday is January 31st and they evaluate based on a March 1st cutoff—he technically has two extra months of development on his side, so it shouldn't be an issue. We were given referrals for a psychologist, a pediatric neurologist, and a speech therapist to get a full evaluation done. That way, we can pinpoint exactly where he's struggling and work on those specific gaps to ensure he's properly prepared for next year 🙂 I'm relieved; having this extra year will make a massive difference for him
haha, true, I completely blanked on the pet thing. But what's your actual problem with cats? Go to hell 😠. They’ve never even owned a pet in their lives, so they don't have a clue 🙄
The moment you share the news with your inner circle, you're hit with week seven questions like, "Have you picked out names yet?" or 🙄 "Are you planning on doing an epidural again?" Honestly, everyone needs to just take a breath and chill out. 😁
shadowcrane91 said:Here is my situation... After conceiving twins naturally without much effort seven years ago, I experienced prolonged bleeding about six months ago (back in November 2015). Everything had been fine until then, but I went to see an OB/GYN. He told me my ovaries weren't producing any eggs—neither mature nor immature—so he put me on Duphaston for three months to regulate my cycle... In the third month, I started taking Clomiphene because I wanted another baby. During a follicle tracking scan in the fourth month, the doctor noted that I responded excellently to the Clomiphene; I had two mature follicles on each ovary, with one being dominant. He identified my ovulation window so we could time intercourse accordingly, and he prescribed two more boxes of Clomiphene just in case I didn't conceive immediately. He also mentioned that the first month (that third month) when I took the first box doesn't really count toward the timeline; he said to start counting from month four... I take them from days 5-9 of my cycle... I've been reading online that most women take them from days 2-5 or 3-6... Has anyone else taken them from days 5-9? I assume his prescription is fine... Furthermore... My period arrived today (it was five days late). I took a test yesterday and it was negative, but my period seems unusually light right at the start. Has this happened to you? It’s quite dark, almost as if it's already at the end of its cycle... I'm a bit confused. Is this normal while using Clomiphene?
I followed the same schedule, days 5-9, taking one in the morning and one at night. Women with shorter cycles or earlier ovulation typically start sooner, but that's up to the doctor. My ovulation occurred on day 15, and I conceived during that same cycle 😍, so the first box worked for me. 😉 As for your other question, from what I recall reading on various forums, it is perfectly normal for your period to be late and appear different after taking Clomiphene.
Trouble with them again. That makes three times now. $26 They call it an unauthorized overdraft. I tell them there’s no issue—it’ll be settled in a few days, just like always. Then, once the payment finally clears, I find myself unable to access my funds. I head down to the local JPMorgan Chase branch only to find they’ve completely stripped my overdraft protection. They eventually restore it to $1.70, allowing me to withdraw a small amount, and then immediately I get another call asking why my balance is in the red again. It's a circular joke. $567 🙄 And I still have more at my disposal. $333.... 😠
If the passing was recent, you might find one posted on a community bulletin board near a local cemetery. A friend of mine lost someone dear to her once; we were just kids back then, and we actually ended up "borrowing" an obituary right off the wall where it had been tacked up.
Where in Seattle can I find something nice for a wedding? Not looking for a dress, just some black trousers and a dressy top. I once saw a boutique called Moni in a department store that mentioned they carried plus sizes...
It’s an absolute disaster. All this bureaucratic nonsense just to secure a single card—and now they want me to go see a notary to certify a fifty-dollar promissory note? It's absurd. $0.00,dati $43Then there are the production costs. $17 So, after all that back and forth, I end up with a standard debit card instead of the revolving credit line I actually requested—and to top it off, the limit is stuck at a measly $2. Unbelievable. $0.00The representative was rushing through everything, barely offering any clarity on the actual terms. It’s painfully obvious their only concern is hitting those sales targets for banking products. I’ve maintained a steady checking account for years. Every single month, the funds hit without fail—whether it was maternity leave, unemployment benefits, my paycheck, or child allowances. We even have an auto loan that we’ve paid down religiously for three years without missing a single day. And yet, after all that reliability, this is how they treat us? It’s absolute garbage. 👎 They won't even let you take a loss if you want to. It’s pathetic.
I’m looking into kids' savings accounts. Does anyone know if they have a brochure or something I can actually read to understand the terms and conditions? They basically just told me, "Don't bother showing up without a birth certificate," blah, blah, blah... They are just so incredibly helpful and communicative. 🙄
They’re slashing the rates on current accounts. $6.75I’ve never even been able to get my online banking activated, and the SMS alerts don't even show up until the following day. For comparison, JPMorgan Chase sends them the second any change hits the account.
I'm definitely moving my business to another bank.