UK SMOG Wannabes - November (moved from PL)

[rainbowflower]

im hopnig to get pg in the next 2months as i dont want it to miss the that school year and be one of the oldest in its class! It seems like there in school for ages when they are

that's strange, I'd have preferred my child TO be the oldest in the class because the older ones in the class are shown to perform better in the educational environment as they have the advantage of being better at communication, and a more mature brain, etc. The youngest ones have a disadvantage... (not that that's stopping us TTC this month!)

[littlemisswilko]

that's strange, I'd have preferred my child TO be the oldest in the class because the older ones in the class are shown to perform better in the educational environment as they have the advantage of being better at communication, and a more mature brain, etc. The youngest ones have a disadvantage... (not that that's stopping us TTC this month!)

i disagree with that as i think it depends on the child. My ds1 was born in march so mid in the school year and the teacher always tells me he is a little treasure to teach and he is very advanced for his age (one of the top in his class) whereas i know some children in his class which are born in sept/oct and they are quite disruptive and boisterous. I think it all comes down to each individual child and has a lot to do with how there are brought up. The first couple of years of a child's life their brain is like a sponge and learn from there parents in how to behave etc. As you may agree every child is unique and even brothers and sisters behave and are very different from one another and this is all to do with how they are wired up. Take for example a 12 month old child. Some children at that age can already walk yet half of them can only take a few steps or not at all. This hasn't got anything to do with when they were born but has alot more to do with there brain development. I do agree with you that they do get a better opportunity to develop communicative skills if they are in school quite abit longer than normal. But there again this also comes down to whether they have already had interaction with children from an earlier age also.

[Lavenderlime]

that's strange, I'd have preferred my child TO be the oldest in the class because the older ones in the class are shown to perform better in the educational environment as they have the advantage of being better at communication, and a more mature brain, etc. The youngest ones have a disadvantage... (not that that's stopping us TTC this month!)

Me too rainbow my boys have a September and November Birthdays so will both be one of the eldest in their class.
I'm really happy with this especially them being boys! But I get what sunset means. DS1 still has another whole year at preschool so is in the same class for nearly two years! Where as some of his friends with summer birthdays have already started school.

But for this one i'd quite like them to have an August birthday as it means they'll be born in the summer holidays and I can get into some sort of routine before the 9 a.m starts as i'll have DS1 in school and DS2 by then will be in pre-school.

I'll add the list to the thread it's really useful having everything in one place epecially if you're a bit of newbie to swaying like me!

ELP congratulations on your little blue bump. Wow 8 kids that's amazing! I'm still trying get my head around having 3 one day.
Thanks for all the info on diet. I had a very boy friendly diet as I lived of jacket poatoes, apples and bananas mainly. Then when TTC DS2, cereal, pasta, pizza, and veggie sausages and fruit. I was also very into breakfast.

So fingers crossed if I make the right changes it'll will work out and i'll get a dd!

[Lavenderlime]

Littlemisswilko the stats do support what Rainbow says a child born in August is not going to do as well as one born in September when they first start school because they are effectively a whole year younger, even though they have been placed in the same academic year so will automatically be at a disadavantage. But as kids get older it does tend to even out. Although saying that out of all my friends that I went to school with the brightest and most focused were the ones born between September and January! lol so who knows.

[love being a mummy]

My son is born in August but for us it's winter.
Our school year is Feb - Dec. But the cut off is July you have to be 5 or turn 5 before July that year so you can start. My son missed out on cut off by a week so had to start school the next year.
So other children born in the same year as him got to start but he had to wait, even though he is only 1-2 months older then some of them.

[rainbowflower]

oh, I'm not disputing that it also varies by the child as of course you will get some intelligent and some needing more help at all ages, but on the whole the statistics do show that the oldest in the year do better. A year makes a lot of difference when they are 4 years old!

I expect the amount of time the parents put in to help them at home or before school makes a difference too... ideally I'd like an autumn child next to give them the best start I can, but of course I wouldn't be disappointed if we had a summer baby it just means they might need more help to catch up. Then again, after my first pregnancy, I'd just be happy for another baby born at any time of year!

[Lavenderlime]

I agree there are pros and cons for babies being born at all times of the year.

I'd love a summer baby as it means days outside being able to go for walks without the fear of getting soaked.
Not having to wrap them up in so many layers. Being able to get out and about more with all the attractions open in the summer months. Having X-mas and Birthdays spaced out.

The only con's I can see is that being the youngest in your class which can be hard at the start and also being the last of their peers to be able to drive, drink etc as they get much older.

But for me this time the pros far outweigh the cons as I'd really like to experience having a baby in the summer for a change especially having older children to entertain!

[littlemisswilko]

The only con's I can see is that being the youngest in your class which can be hard at the start and also being the last of their peers to be able to drive, drink etc as they get much older.

lmao! that wouldnt have stopped me drinking when all my mates were!

[charlieispy]

Although I can see the difference between some children in the school year i personally think alot of it is down to the child and then their environment - ds1 is end of may but so one of the 'youngest' in ability when he started school VERY late speech and communication but now you couldnt tell and he is better than some of the older ones. ds2 is much older than ds1 seemed and there is only 2 months difference in their age. ds3 will be a baby but for me i am quite happy i wouldnt want to have to do preschool runs for nearly 2 years! Same with this beanie - infact i was going to aim for an august baby! Personally out of all 3 I have enjoyed ds3 pregnancy in the sense of the seasons I loved it being warm and having a bump rather than feeling like a lump covered in massive jumpers etc


Petal EEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee EDD is here well he cant wait too much longer then x i always take RLT tablets as i cant stand the tea and always had quick labours hope it works for you
Deaks - yay for temp rise

Littlemiss - come on O bless DH he is better than my DH for sure!!

[Lavenderlime]

lmao! that wouldnt have stopped me drinking when all my mates were!

Nor me nor anyone I bet! lol But it's when your a night out and you need ID to get in and 5 out of 6 people have it. That's no fun. Cos you don't want to leave your friend behind and and they don't want to feel like their ruining the night if you don't go in!

But of course the way around that is house parties! They were some of my best memories..... ''So who's got a free house this weekend?'' lol