Do Any of You Have Kids?

SCmomof3, RN · Jan 21, 2005

I've got an 11 yo DD, a 6 yo DS and a 2 1/2 yo DS. My older two are in school and the youngest is in my church preschool program 9-12. Thankfully, they gave us a scholarship for that. It's worked out well so far - this is my third semester of pre-reqs, but I took the 1st online. I had a bit of a scheduling conflict this semester, but thankfully my instructors helped me overcome it (I am registered for one BIO 211 lecture but actually attend another because of the labs). I am concerned about Summers, because our church preschool only operates during the normal school year. And this summer, it wouldn't matter anyway, because my schedule will be 6-9pm Tues, Wed, Thurs. DH is off Thursdays but I have no idea what we'll do Tues and Wed - he generally doesn't get home from work til 8. My DD will be 12 and is dying to babysit, but I still don't feel comfortable, esp. not for that long, and she'll be in Buffalo visiting her dad for most of the summer anyway. I feel your pain. As others have said though, we do what we have to in order to achieve our goals. :) Best of luck to you {{{hug}}}

GGingerSR · Jan 22, 2005

I have two little girls' ages almost two and nine. I dropped out of nursing school after my little surprise came along. I was not willing to give up her first year of life for school. Of course the "family" (not my husband, he is very supportive) thought I would not come back but I graduate in May. :balloons: I have a hard time managing family and school but somehow I get manage. The house is always dirty and the laundry is always piled up but that is a small sacrifice for the reward of nursing. I love taking care of pts and their families.

Ginger

lisamc1RN, LPN · Jan 22, 2005

I have 4 children. I'm homeschooling (for now) the oldest (11), and the 2 girls (9 and 7) are in school. I have a 2 1/2 year old son. My husband watches the boys when I am in school. I go part time. :)

rebelmama7 · Jan 26, 2005

Hi,

I have 5-12, 10, 8, 8, and my baby just turned 5. I just started my 2nd semester and am only doing school (quit my job when I started nursing classes). It is very hard. They are in school while I am, but I feel like all the time I used to spend with them is now study time. Thankfully my wonderful husband takes care of me when he's not working, although I get tired of constantly trying to remember when the last time I ate was! You have to remember why you are doing this. For me, I have always wanted to be a nurse and I can't support my family on a cooks salary. Just remember that this for a limited time only and hopefully your kids kinda understand. My twins are constantly telling everyone to be quiet because mommy is studying and we cannot go anywhere without them informing everyone they see that mommy is a nurse. Gotta love them.

rkrs6673 · Jan 26, 2005

I have two children. A five year old and a two year old. i understand what you mean about your husband working long hours. My husband works from 7 am until 7 pm monday- thursday. My little one is at home with me and I am taking weekend courses to finish off my pre reqs. I start the nursing classes in the fall. My son will be in first grade so he will be in school all day while I am at school. My baby will be in the day care at my school where they have special prices for nursing students. I understand trust me....

DDRN4me · Jan 26, 2005

I have been taking classes in one way or another for most of my dd's lives(they are 22 and 20 now). I always explained to them that i needed my study time, and usually had them do homework at the same time. I also always have a backpack with schoolwork when i go to a ball game, cheer leading or whatever..they got used to it, and i still spent quality time with them. Right now all 3 of us are in school, so we spend a lot of nites with our laptops together!They have turned out to be very well balanced and appreciative of the hard work i have put into my career. We used to have "girls nites" and give ourselves a night off and just hang out once every couple of weeks when my husband traveled. Hope this helps..its just being creative with your time and utilizing it well!

RNToobee · Jan 31, 2005

Ha!! Sounds like me!! I have a 5, 3, and 7 month old- and I just started Nursing school. My hubby works 2 jobs- fire rescue and teachng- so he is gone alot. I do have a background as a Paramedic which helps a little- things are very familiar to me and I am very comfortable with pt care- but i still have to study. Thank God for Seasame Street, DVDS for kids, Disney movies LOL or I would never get any studying done!! I study when my little one is napping- and when I am studying I wear a ball cap- when my kids see the ball cap- thye know not to talk to me for that hour- (sometimes they still do- but they try not to!! LOL) You find the time- and you just do it!! I am only in first semester so I am taking this day by day. Go for it- you can do it!! The only ones who fail are the ones who stop!!

UTRN2005 · Jan 31, 2005

I'll be the lone dissenter. No kids, no husband. I do have a boyfriend but I told him that if he wanted a yes answer he'd have to wait until I finished school. I'm 21 btw. One more year left in my BSN then out into the work force. I'm planning on getting my Master's and waiting until after that to have kids. But again that's the PLAN who knows what will actually happen in the future. Both my sister and myself were unplanned so I know that "happy accidents" do happen, even with the best of birth control.

Mandarella · Jan 31, 2005

hehehehhe, I had BOTH my boys 1 & 2 year olds on Ortho-Tricyclen...:flowersfo How about THAT for a "what's meant to be is what's meant to be":thankya:. Honestly if they wouldn't have came here as "surprises" I probably still wouldn't have kids. Was too scared. Thank God for those Suprises I don't know what I would do without 'em!!

I'll be the lone dissenter. No kids, no husband. I do have a boyfriend but I told him that if he wanted a yes answer he'd have to wait until I finished school. I'm 21 btw. One more year left in my BSN then out into the work force. I'm planning on getting my Master's and waiting until after that to have kids. But again that's the PLAN who knows what will actually happen in the future. Both my sister and myself were unplanned so I know that "happy accidents" do happen, even with the best of birth control.

tjhemtrn2b · Jan 31, 2005

I have five kids ranging from 6 years old to 19 years old!