Having baby between Spring and Fall semester of Nursing School

[barbs1757]

I am starting an ADN program this Fall. My husband and I want to have another baby (our first just turned 2 in October). If I waited until after I got out of school, I would want to work for at least 6 months before I got pregnant. However, if we did that our children would be 5 years apart, and we would really love for them to be closer together. My question is, would getting pregnant at the beginning of the first semester of nursing school and having the baby during the summer off between semesters be completely crazy? If we did that, I would have 2(ish) months to be with the baby before starting my third semester. Opinions?

[ORNerd, BSN, RN]

My husband and I had our first son (unexpectedly) when I was in my ADN program. I had 2 semesters left. We made it work but I have to be honest, it wasn't easy. My DH and I worked and went to school on opposite schedules and we were lucky enough to have additional childcare support from my parents and sister. I finished with my ADN on time in 2012 and have since completed my BSN and had another baby. My boys are 3 and 1/2 years apart and I would've liked them to be a little close in age but I knew we had to wait until life was a little more predictable.

The bottom line is that yes it is possible to make it work, but you will need lots of determination and support. Good luck!