How do you manage your career and family?

[AmandaReeve]

I am currently in nursing school and working at home as a medical transcriptionist. I have 2 kids and just got remarried a year ago. My husband and I would like to have another child or two, but it never seems like the right time for me. I want to get through school first and then try having a baby, but now that I think about it would it really be better to wait. If I wait then I'll have to worry about finding a job and working full time, etc. What are your opinions? Should we have a baby while I'm in nursing school or after I graduate and am working?

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

Having a baby may never seem right. Life will always throw curveballs your way. If you want one now have one. If you wait until timing is perfect, that time may never come.

[Nurse ABC]

There's never a perfect time but I think it would be harder to have a baby while in school. When are you going to have time to study with a newborn esp if you're already taking time to work and attend school? Once you're working as a nurse or at least through with school, you're off time is all yours to devote to your kids.

[RNMom2010]

I planned my pregnancy so that I would be pregnant, but not hugely so, while in nursing school. I was done at 27wks. I took NCLEX 10 days before my son was born. Then I enjoyed my time with him and started working when he was 2 1/2 months old. Worked out really well.

[Born_2BRN]

I currently have a 2 yr old child. I got (planned) pregnant right after graduated from school. Took my NCLEX and stayed home for about a year before I started to looking for a job. I believe in planning wisely so you know what to expect. For a second child I also will plan if there is one in the future. Having to care for a new born at time can be stressful let alone you working and going to school. If I were you I would wait until after school finish. That is just me but ultimately it's your decision and only you can make that. Good luck with whatever decision you may come up with.