Can I have my first baby in my final semester at LCC?

nurse96 · Mar 27, 2005

When I went to school there, I had a pregnant friend who was advised to take a break, and another friend told she could not come back after having her gallbladder out d/t lifting restrictions. School is a busy time, why not get the schooling done and then the child, might be better in the long run, less financial struggling, spending more time with your child....

CRNA, DNSc · Mar 30, 2005

Whether your first baby is at 29 or 30 is not the point, the point is that complications of pregnancy happen when least expected. What will you do if it's a difficulty pregnancy- morning sickness, hyper-emesis of pregnancy, preterm labor, HTN of pregnancy etc? All of these conditions could put a serious crimp in your graduation plans. Don't add more to your already full plate. Think twice before jeopardizing everthing you have worked so hard to accomplish. Finish your degree, go to work, then settle in to start that family. You have a choice since you are not currently pregnant so make a logical decision- school will be done before you know it. Good Luck :nurse:

mermette · Mar 30, 2005

I am in the last semester of an ADN program and I'll be 32 weeks along with my first baby at graduation. In addition, I work a full-time job as a project manager. I'm managing to survive, but it's NOT easy. I didn't plan it this way, it kinda "happened", but at 36 years old, I certainly wasn't disappointed!

Everyone thought it was great timing, but I'm not so sure. I was lucky enough to be with the same clinical group throughout the entire program so we've gotten pretty close and everyone was happy to help, but I've been somewhat limited in what I can do (I just don't have the energy I did before getting pregnant and there are just some things I CAN'T be around - I'm on an oncology floor which limits the patient's I can have). Doing the studying is a grind - I'd rather be shopping for baby things and planning for his arrival, but studying has to come first. Not to mention, pregnancy gives you jellybrain as the little one steals every decent brain cell you've ever had (I didn't believe people, but it's true). Add to that - there's that little NCLEX thing to study for - that requires ambition and a clear head (not something your guaranteed to have while pregnant). After graduation, I'll be about to deliver, thus I won't be able to start a job with all the other new grads - I'll be waiting at least a few months until the baby is older. It can make it more difficult to get into a good introductory program. The list goes on...

If I can give you any advice - graduate, get a job and work for at least a year. You have PLENTY of time to have a baby AFTER you've finished school, passed boards and established yourself at work. Also, that will give you plenty of time to "enjoy" your pregnancy without the distractions.

Good luck with whatever decision you make - Missy