I became an aunt and a mother at the same time.

[lking1]

Hello nurses and soon to be nurses; I am a 38 year old mother of a nineteen year old and a 13 year old. I have decided to go back to school and pursue my nursing career. I am at the stage of taking my prerequisites one class at a time. Presently I am taking developmental English. I love the class enjoy learning. Now my dilemma, I have taken custody of my nephew he is now one year old and I have had him since he came home from the hospital as a newborn. I work three nights a week twelve hour shifts as a unit clerk on a medical floor at a hospital. And I go to school one night a week. But between the baby and work and school and going back and forth to court for the baby I am bummed out. Can I really go to school and work without feeling like I am neglecting the baby or being there for him as a mom should be. I would really like to hear from moms that are doing it, and have done it. How did you find the balance? I have a good support system but me personally I feel like I should be there more often. I don't want the baby establishing a bond with someone else.

[jwhite502]

You can do it, I been in your shoes. I worked full time, had a 1 year old, and 2 other in elementary school and my exhusband and I was going back and forth to court for child custody and CPS was involved. And I was in nursing school full time taking classes Mon thru Thursday. I thougt I was gonna break all the way down and go completly nuts. Now I been a nurse for 6 years. But U can get through it. Stay focused on your education and ur kids. Pray and the storm will pass. Maybe not right away, but it will. You can do it. Don't give up. Keep pushing on. And I will pray 4 u and hope everything work out for you.