Thing
Well what can I say, I'm not going back to finish my midwifery degree as my GP, Consoultant, Occupational health nurse and physician all think that it's too physically demanding and would be setting me up for a relapse. Which in my heart of hearts I know is true but doesn't change the fact that it sucks. Can't say I didn't see it coming though, kinda knew I wouldn't be going back when I intermitted in July last year.
On the bright side though I have a whole new plan. I have sent of a UCAS application to start a three year degree in social work starting in September so *fingers crossed*. I was clever too because I know that you also need occupational health clearence to do social work so I asked the doctor while I was there if he would clear me to do that. He said it would be fine, because although emotional demanding it is not as physically demanding. Emotionally I was fine in midwifery and you see some disturbing stuff sometimes there, which is sad, so I truely think I can handle this social work job. Also, I will still be in a job where I get to make a difference, however small to someones life.
The one thing I am worried about is what happens to the credits from the midwifery degree. I know they could be put towards a degree but I'm not sure what in, I remember my tutor saying something about Health Studies. That would be alright so please people cross your fingers that thats what happens and I don't need to do any additional random courses to get the degree.
I am still improving only a lot more slowly than I was before, I think thats because I started to push myself which we all know is incredibly stupid! So having a few bed days at the moment and hoping I will be alright to work on Friday night!
Hope you are all AWAP.
Jen