Mom's who are students...

[zannie]

First off, Happy Mothers Day to you all! It's my first mothers day (well 2nd, kinda, but I was still pregnant last mothers day) and I'm psyched! :)

Anyway, to my real issue.... I started a BSN program, full time before I got pregnant. I got pregnant at the end of my first semester and due to the horrid horrid morning sickness (who invented that anyway?????) I ended up dropping out. (grrr with only a few weeks left). Well, now I'm finally going back (ASN now, switched schools - that whole baby thing turns everything around hehe). I'm taking my CNA over the summer, taking prereq's in the fall and spring then going to apply for the nursing program next fall.

But my question is... how do you mom's do it?? I luck out, I have my mom to babysit - but Brucie's crawling now and getting into stuff and she can't keep up and, well, her baby raisin' days are over, so I don't wanna take advantage. So I'm going to try to take as many of my non lab classes online (like the psych, math and such) but I'm not sure I'm cut out for online classes. I'm afraid I'll be unmotivated.

How do you mom's do it!? I'm scared to jump back in with a baby in tow!

--zannie :)

[Dublin37]

Gosh Marilyn, I sooooo needed that little pep talk! Thanks so much. I have told my husband that I wish I knew one person who was going through this like I am (you know with kids, being "older" etc.), and it's just a good thing that we are all here for each other online. Although it would be nice to have someone in the flesh! Heather

[cna on her way]

Originally posted by RN2BLPN4NOW

I'm currently doing it. I have a 3 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. My daughter is disabled she doesn't walk or talk. Noone really knows if she will or not. Currently I'm doing classes online. Fall semester my daughter qualified for special education preschool. I just had my son tested to go too. He would be a peer role model. If he does not get in he will go to preschool on campus. You have to be on campus for your child to attend. But they have made special arrangements for nursing students to be able to do clinicals and be off campus, but still have their kids at the preschool. But you have to be 2 years old. Good luck. I also have in the back of my head I can always put it all on hold if a problem develops or my daughter becomes worse.

:)

I have a 9 year old son myself who is disabled. HE has ring chromosome 18 disorder and didn't walk until he was 3 or talk until he was 4. He is doing wonderful now and we put him in a developmental preschool at the age of 4. It was without a doubt one of the best decisions we ever made. Good luck in school. I put off my nursing until now to get through the surgeries (14 to be exact) so that I would be less stressed about being away from him. So trust me, I know where you are. I wish you all the best in school and with your daughter.

Christy

[LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN]

christy- Thanks. It is trying. We just got her a Tech-Talk. I don't know if you are familiar with these, but you program it to say things for her. She hits that button and it says "drink please" or whatever is on the picture. Summer semester starts tomorrow and she has eye surgery June 10th. Thank goodness it is an online class so I can spend that time with her. She is all ready to start preschool with the special education school district. It is nice to know someone else who is dealing with similar stuff.

[cna on her way]

I am familiar with those types of machines Blake had several assistive devices and they were great. It is trying, but it makes you appreciate all the little things in life that you have and the opportunity to be able to become a nurse and hopefully give back some of the love that you have received. PM me anytime I never get tired of talking about my baby. Oh and we also have a normally developing 5 year old boy. He has been a Godsend for Blake. He has taught him so many things. He even helped us potty train Blake this year, 9 years of diapers and finally we did it!!

[LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN]

Originally posted by cna on her way

I am familiar with those types of machines Blake had several assistive devices and they were great. It is trying, but it makes you appreciate all the little things in life that you have and the opportunity to be able to become a nurse and hopefully give back some of the love that you have received. PM me anytime I never get tired of talking about my baby. Oh and we also have a normally developing 5 year old boy. He has been a Godsend for Blake. He has taught him so many things. He even helped us potty train Blake this year, 9 years of diapers and finally we did it!!

Tesla is working on the potty training. HMmmm...going to school and potty training boy am I going to have a fun summer. Does pretty good at getting #2 in the pot, but boy just no control of the pee-pee. I had wanted to be a NICU nurse until I had her. Now I'm rethinking if I want to do that or not. I could understand parents alot more, because I had been there, but then I would be living some horrible horrible experiences.

[cna on her way]

I want to do pediatrics but more along the line of oncology or special needs. I love children and want to work with them. I know that it will be trying, but it will be worth it in the long run. I wish you loads of luck on potty training! That will be a fun chore for the summer!!!!!!!!!