I have finally returned to work and it is really good to be back! I am finding it very tiring at times and have forgotten how draining children can be. As for my colleagues... well? (Just kidding!!)

The pace at school is extremely fast and I am managing to work at a speed which suits me at the moment. I have to say that everyday after the children have gone at least 3 colleagues (including the care-taker and my class cleaner) come into my classroom asking 'Haven’t you gone yet Liz?' They are being very supportive, including the head teacher who is allowing me the occasional half day off if I’m struggling. This has really taken the pressure off me to keep up with the rat-race, especially after the first full week when I spent the weekend feeling pretty useless and then groggy at school the following Monday. I know it will get better soon. I just have to take things steady for a while.

Am usually going to bed anytime between 8-9pm in the week which is incredibly early but that’s what I need so am just accepting it for now! I have really learned to accept things these last few months rather than constantly fighting it!

My face is slightly tighter than it was before going back to work but doesn’t feel too tight. I am really pleased with myself as I have got into a routine of managing to do my exercises 3 times a day even though I’m back at school. It is after all a priority! I have problems remembering when there is a change in routine, like when I first went home. I am still using the face toner and having acupuncture.