nursing student soon to grad

mandana · Jan 31, 2006

Tough one to answer - my thoughts are that you should just go for it now. It might take some time to get pregnant. You may as well start working, start trying and see what happens. Just my 2 cents.

Good luck with both new endeavors!

Amanda

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jan 31, 2006

I would look for a job with great health insurance (if possible), as that will make bringing children into this world monetarily easier. :)

healer27 · Jan 31, 2006

Hi, this is so funny we are in exactly the same boat EXCEPT, I'm even older (34 will be 35 in September)

I also graduate in May, and of course I want to start a family (will have been married 2 years) but also want to gain some experience and am unsure if how long I should work before getting pregnant with my 1st. As it is I feel like I'm pushing it since I'll be 35 BUT I would like to get at least 1 full year (not to mention benefits) under my belt.

I don't have any clear cut answers for you, it's such a personal decision based on finances, etc. BUT if I could set myself back four years and become 30 again I would definetly work at least 9 months and then get pregnant, so that way I've got some good experience under my belt. As for myself being 34 I'm starting to sweat it!!

Sorry I know this probably really didn't help but had to write because the situation is so similiar.

I'd love to hear from more people in similar situations too about what they did or are deciding to do..

Best of Luck to you, whatever path you choose and CONGRATULATIONS on graduating in May (hooray!!):balloons:

smkiya, BSN, RN · Jan 31, 2006

Some companies won't offer maternity leave benefits until you've been with them for a year. Perhaps you could wait until you've worked for 3-6 months, then start trying. If you get pregnant 3 or 4 months after you start working, by the time you're ready to deliver you'll have a year of expierence you'll have a year in for leave benefits, and you wouldn't have had to wait for so long. I know sometimes complications with the pregnancy can arise, so while you're waiting the 3-6 months do what you need to do to improve or maintain your health to minimize your risks and go for it.