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I was accepted to the local LPN program that starts next month. I'm thrilled and proud of myself, but at the same time, this is scaring me silly! I have three-year-old twins and I've been home with them since their birth; I'm not sure I'm ready to put them into daycare and go to school. I know I should just call the school and ask about deferring for a semester or a year, but will that "taint" me in the school's eyes?
Alternatively, what are the chances that they'd let me do the program part-time? Obviously it would take longer to complete, but it would work so much better for me and my family...but that's probably not an option, eh?
Thanks.
Actually that is uncalled for, I am sure that there are many working mom's would like more than anything to be with their children versus daycare, but in this day and age it is almost a necessity to work, especially if you are a single mom. Definitely not selfish! Considering that you are only 21, I see the immaturity that I am sure will change once you see how it works in the real world.
That's the point I was trying to make
I actually have 2 children, and am a SAHM (unless I get accepted into the LPN program, then I'll have to put my children in *gasp* daycare). Sarcasm is hard to sense over the internet I see... LOLI apologize though. I just don't understand why some people say they'll never put their children in daycare, like it's a prison for tots.
Of course I realize that some people have to put their kids in daycare because of life circumstances, while others choose to. I have lots of mom friends that feel a lot better about themselves in a working environment vs being at home, which makes for a happier home for everyone.
For me, personally, and maybe for the OP, I just couldn't stop thinking that I was going to miss so much of my little babies becoming little kids and missing out on those milestones that seem so important at the time.
I know that when my kids are a little older and in school all day anyway, it'll be easier for me to work all day (vs night/weekends), but for now, this is what works for us (especially me!)
One quick word of advice, it's worth checking out any Memory enhancement videos or books at your local library. I completed lpn school while raising two little ones alone. The techniques I learned from a library video really cut down on study time. Check out these aides. Also I wish you luck in your lpn program. Go for it!
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I actually have 2 children, and am a SAHM (unless I get accepted into the LPN program, then I'll have to put my children in *gasp* daycare). Sarcasm is hard to sense over the internet I see... LOL
I apologize though. I just don't understand why some people say they'll never put their children in daycare, like it's a prison for tots.