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Update!! 1. I talked to the dean of the program. She said there are a certain amount of days I can miss for the semester. she said I would have to inform my teachers and work it out with them. I cannot miss the first day of clinical. As far as taking a semester off, that isn't an option. I would have to take the year off and if there is any space I can start again. (Basically if someone drops) - I know a lot of you are saying to take time off and go to the nursing program later but you have to understand I am in California and it is extremely competitive!! If I leave this program there is no guarantee when I'll get in again. And nursing prerequisites don't last forever here. I've made it so far just to give up this opportunity would be crazy. 2. My doctor said she can induce me early to give me more time. Saying After 39 weeks, there is "no need" to continue pregnancy. She thinks I can do it if I have a great support system but breastfeeding may be difficult. Especially with a 12 hour clinical day. I don't know how I feel about inducing labor though. 3. I am feeling really down about things. Hearing that my plan to continue school might not work out Then... I got my final grade back and I was less 1% away from an 83% which is a B at my school. Meaning I got a C in my fundamentals. Then Me and nursing buds all went out to eat and they were all drinking and planning this weekend and summer to go out and drink. It's sad I'm so young and I already feel like I'm missing out and have to take a seat to everything now! This pregnancy has me feeling down I haven't seen my friends in months. I know I'm thinking selfishly but I can't help it. I was on birth control and really responsible about it. this wasn't supposed to happen but I guess life doesn't go as planned and I am blessed. Maybe it will be the greatest thing to happen to me.

Yes my mom and the father will be there for me. He actually will be taking a month of paid leave so that will be an amazing help as we adjust. No way! I'll burn myself out! I wish I could work but I will not have time of energy for that. Well a few hours a day being gone 2-3x a week isn't so bad? The only full day would be the 7am -7pm clinical shift. I do still have 3-4 days off. How is studying with a newborn? Were you guys who did it able to? Or will I need someone watching baby while I study? I'm just trying to think positive but I am aware a newborn is not going to be easy. Maybe I can have my teachers email me the book and syllabus over summer so I can get a head start on studying before baby gets here. i think I read something on our handbook that allowed for semester absence under extreme circumstances. I will update you on Monday when I find out for sure. I didn't take into consideration my recovery after birth could be longer and more complicated than I invisioned.

Thank you guys for the suggestions. You don't understand how hard I have worked to get into this program and I want nothing messing that up. Like I said I am not financially stable on my own and I am supposed to be getting this done and being more independent in life. By having a baby and not continuing nursing school I am way off of my plan. I am really counting on nursing school for my success in life. My mom seems to think I can and should go right back to school. Which has me in this mindset. Also I heard newborns are easier since they only sleep, eat, & poop most of the time. I can also pump breast milk for whoever will be watching my child at school. Plus baby won't remember me being gone for those hours I'm in school. Versus waiting a year when baby is going to be more active. Also keep in mind most of the schedules they gave us. you are out of class by 12:30pm 3x a week. unless you choose to have 4 days off, you stay until 4pm. and of course one clinical 12 hour 7-7pm a week. Your right, a c section will completely ruin this plan and I should talk to someone ASAP. I will do that Monday. And also see my doctor they can tell me the likelihood of me having a c section?

Hey everyone! So I got accepted into the nursing program and started my first semester of a five semester program this past spring. (Only 1 class- fundamentals). Well, last month I found out I was pregnant (so late) and I will be due aug 17. Fall semester starts aug 20. only be 3 days after Im scheduled to give birth!!! I will have a full schedule including pharm, med surg, lab, and clinical. I have made it all these months and I am not showing big yet and none of my teachers/classmates know. My plan was to finish nursing school first before having a family,.. Honestly, I was not even thinking about having kids until years and years down the line. But it happened Im in my very early 20s, still living at home, and I will have some support from the father, his family, and mine but I do not know how consistent that will be. Also they already gave us our schedule options and we may have a choice. Do you guys think I should split my days (a day between each class day) or combine them and have thur-sun off? Trying to plan for success here! I am extremely nervous. The nursing program will be hard enough for me without a newborn. Do you guys think I can handle a newborn with my first busy semester? Will I even want to be apart from my baby? Giving it up to babysitters at 3 days old?! I was planning on breast feeding. This is all so crazy. Im terrified. Thoughts?

I received my letter. Accepted as an alternate!! I am so happy and hopeful. Glad i'm off work on friday for the meeting!