Dumb Idea??

[brinley_s]

Since I've ran my scenario by everyone that I know, I thought I'd run it by others that are probably in my situation... I am in my last semester of pre-req's. I am waitlisted but guaranteed admission in class that begins in August 2007. Here is where some people think I am 'dumb'. I am working full time right now to save money, and I intend to continue in school at least part time taking bachelors degree classes, I am planning on quitting my job next August to focus on school full time- my husband and I would also like to try for a baby- this is where people seem to be split 50/50... some think I am dumb to have a baby now, but others say go for it. Is anyone else in this situation??? I realize that having a baby will make it more difficult, but I have been putting having a family on hold for 2 years already... input???

[Butterfly3001]

I want to thank everyone for their honest replies... I am trying to weigh all of my options and my husband and I are trying to make the best decision for us. What we find hard when we discuss this with other people is that it is so divided. Most of the people that have told us to wait, did college or a career change with children already, so they do not know what it is like to do it without...it is just a difficult decision, I really appreciate everyone's opinions.

The reason people who are enrolled in college and have kids tell you to wait is because we know how stressful it is.Im 23 and I have a 2 year old and its hard. I dont spend as much time with him as I want to because I go to school during the day, and he's in daycare. In the evenings I work parttime in as a clerk in the ER. So when I get home Im sometimes overwhelmed and there are things that need to be done at home still when I get off work. I tell my friends to wait because you dont have the same "freedom" that you have when you dont have children. I defintely miss hanging out with my hubby or just having a girls night out. It ultimatley you and your husbands decision tough, just my 2 cents. Good luck though with whatever you decide.

[neymike]

I'm in the same boat. I'ts almost been a year of trying after a miscarrige on first pregnancy ( which prompted me to change careers) so I'm glad I didnt put it off. I just keep going and if I get pregnant then I'll just have that much less schooling to go after the pregnancy. For the record I hate CHM 1033!!! With the wait list on the nursing program any opinions on in-line programs, or doing the lpn in meantime.... I hate the thought of hitting the pause button while I wait!!!