So... I just turned 33. My husband and I were hoping to be done having babies by 35.
We currently have a 13 year old daughter and a two year old son. We would both very much like another baby before we are too old.
Our son is watched by my best friend while I am in school. We pay her. She is an amazing 'Auntie' and is fully willing to take on a brand new baby to care for while I am in school. She has a two year old as well as a three month old and is planning two more children in the next few years.
My questions is... is it ridiculous of me to consider adding to our family while in nursing school? Is there anyone out there with experience having babies while in the program? I want to get my RN, I don't want to take a year off... Tell me your thoughts.
I don't have more than a spare couple hours out of 24 hours most days of the week. I devote those 2 hours to taking care of my dogs. I can't imagine children, who need much more nurturing!
But I could hire a dog walker. Just like people can use daycare or nannies. I want to do it myself though. So it depends on the person right? If you want to be the one who holds your baby the most each week, I'd think nursing school needs to be put off.
Right now I'm taking another study break. I've been at this since 9am. I go to work at 4pm and until then I will be just studying. When I get home I will walk the dogs for an hour then feed them. Then more studying and assignments. Then 30 mins of TV and bed. My Fridays! But I'm hoping my GPA may help land me the job I want maybe over so many others wanting the same position.
Well. Just a thought from a childless nursing student.
It really just depends on you. I had 2 girls in my class get pregnant (not planned). 1 left and 1 stayed. The girl who stayed said it was hard as heck because of obvious reasons, but she doesn't regret staying in. Keep into consideration your other pregnancies...were you absolutely miserable? If so, I'd say either wait. If you didn't have a hard time with your previous pregnancies, then it's worth a shot!
I know that for a moment after I had my son, I could not concentrate well. Retaining bits of info like phone numbers was impossible. I breast fed, and had to write nearly EVERYTHING down. The pre-classes were ok, but I do believe having a kid while going to nursing school would have been disastrous for me.
I think having a baby during nursing school is going to be hard no matter what. That baby will need you, and it will be very difficult to manage everything else during that time. You would be more challenged than the average student. I think you are the only who can decide what to do, but please reevaluate your priorities. Ask yourself what is more important in your life?
direw0lf, BSN
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I don't have more than a spare couple hours out of 24 hours most days of the week. I devote those 2 hours to taking care of my dogs. I can't imagine children, who need much more nurturing!
But I could hire a dog walker. Just like people can use daycare or nannies. I want to do it myself though. So it depends on the person right? If you want to be the one who holds your baby the most each week, I'd think nursing school needs to be put off.
Right now I'm taking another study break. I've been at this since 9am. I go to work at 4pm and until then I will be just studying. When I get home I will walk the dogs for an hour then feed them. Then more studying and assignments. Then 30 mins of TV and bed. My Fridays! But I'm hoping my GPA may help land me the job I want maybe over so many others wanting the same position.
Well. Just a thought from a childless nursing student.