Working full-time, doing pre reqs and having a 2 year old?!

gemberly · Jun 26, 2008

I have 4 kids (6, 4, 2, 1) and a home daycare. I am married but my dh works every day from 8 AM until after I go to bed. (He works pt on the weekends). I just finished all my pre-req's, and hoping to get into the program for this fall.

I think that time management is important to success.

I look at time at school as me-time. I had one grueling term at school, and that was the only time I didn't want to go... LOL Of course, you also need "real" me-time too. I would probably try balancing the harder classes with the easier classes.

Good luck!!!

Anne36, LPN · Jul 3, 2008

Hi, Im going to school part time and dont work but have 4 kids. I am worried too about how Im going to have time for my kids and school and Im probably going to have to get a job too.

Whats been bothering me most too is not having any time for my kids, especially the youngest ones. I have one at home still for the next year. I try to manage my time well, but it seems like there is always too much to do, not enough time.

I dont know how other moms manage to work full time with kids. I was supposed to be a fulltime mom but now we cant afford it anymore.

kozina0209 · Jul 4, 2008

I also have 4 kids; 3boys 1 girl ages 13,11,5, and 8 months. My 13 year old has severe Autism, Run a daycare. I have all my pre-reqs done and am trying to find a part-time program to work around the kids schedules or deciding to take my lvn classes online and try to figure out how to get an internship to do my practical. I am at a loss with the internet. I can't seem to find a place just for lvn classes, everything seems to be pretaining to after you get the lvn. Any suggestions??? :banghead:

Butterfliesnroses · Jul 4, 2008

Next quarter I'm going back to school (in Sept.) and I have an 8 month old...C will be 10 months old when I go back to school...Also I'll be working as a CNA the days I'm not in school. In September I'll be working 4 days. Mondays and Wednesdays I'll have school so I will have Tuesdays off (probably) to do whatever (hang out with the baby, get things done)...I'm taking 1 online class and 2 college classes...So we'll see how things go!....I'm trying not to worrry too much until things become an issue....My fiance is a stay at home father and my mom is more than willing to help with the baby (she get's off at 3)...So I do have plenty of support with the baby.

Atheos · Jul 4, 2008

It is possible. I've seen a lot of mothers pull some superhero stunts like fitting 46 hours into a 24 hour day.

Have a friend with 2 children 7 and 2 that is working full time and going to ADN school. She is also single. Makes me feel lazy to be honest. :chuckle:chuckle

JohnnysGirl · Jul 4, 2008

It is possible. I am a single mother to a 3 year old. Last semester I worked full time and took 6 units. It helped to stay organized and plan out what I needed for the next day. I never felt like I was having to throw everything together to get out the door. I spent one day a week at a place like McDonalds so that my son could play with other kids on the playland and I could study and not worry. He loved it. Deep housekeeping was lacking, but there is always spring cleaning between semesters. I read to my son to sleep and study afterwards (peace and quiet). I do have a boyfriend as well, but instead of helping, it felt more like another kid to take care of - if ya know what i mean. LOL. It is possible. Just stay organized. Good luck.

PoetryInMotion · Jul 5, 2008

Yes it's very possible.

I am a mom of 3 (one is a teenager:banghead:), I am military wife... hubby was deployed most of last school year. I went full time & worked part time at the local vet office. (I am vet as well)

I took Algebra and A&P at the same time. I am very weak in science and math, but I did it.

Hubby was gone from Sept-Mar. I was so scared, but I just put my head in the game and tried to do my best (I slacked off, but that's another story). I ended up with a 3.2 GPA.

Use all the help available to you. School,family, and friends.

Have no shame in your game. If you don't understand or need help SPEAK UP! Don't let things get away from you.

You can do it!

Don't forget when you can to have a little fun away from school and the little one. Just a night of having fun and laughing works wonder for the stress of following your dream:chuckle

ETA: this coming semester, my son will be a senior in HS, I will be taking Chem w/ lab,Stats,religion and nutrition. I'm just trying to stay positive.

still searching · Jul 6, 2008

I am really nervous about the same thing. I have a 3 month old and 20 months (YIKES) I have put off going to school for a year so they will be a little older. I REALLY want to be a nurse and have done all but three pre reqs now, but it makes me incredibly sad to not see my babies as much. I have a friend who is in full time nursing program now and she has said it is incredibly difficult, but most of her classmates have kids too. I just don't want to miss out on two years of their lives b/c I am pursuing this, but at the same time I feel this is what I was created to do. I LOVED the A & P classes and can't wait to have a career in this.

Sorry, no real help but I'm feeling your pain.

vashtee, RN · Jul 6, 2008

Personally, I'd wait until the youngest is school-aged.

FutureNS · Jul 6, 2008

Is it at all possible? I think so, but I am so nervous. For the first time ever, I am not worried about where the money will come from, I am not worried about when I have to stop working for school, what I am most worried about is my daughter..... I start my pre reqs in aug. at Tulsa Community College. ITs one of the best in Oklahoma, and also one of the hardest to get into...As the days creep closer, I get more apprehensive every day about not getting to see my daughter but for an hour or two a day for the next 3 years.... I almost feel like I am trying to talk myself out of it... Of course that isn't going to happen, but I want to know if anyone else out there feels like this and if so how they deal with it.
I am working part time, homeschooling my son and soon to start college. I decided to homeschool him because I didn't want to "Let go" and our schools are horrible! I am scared of missing my little boy too. He is only 5 and I want to be there for him. I also have to make sure I can support him and this small CNA job I have isn't enough to cut it. So my loss will be his gain. I nor anyother mother likes the idea of leaving our children but if you want a secure future and your kids to appreciate you, You best do it while you can. She will appreciate you in the long run. Call her on your breaks etc... everything will work out. I know many woman with kids who have done it and if they can we can. Take Care and God bless!!

kozina0209 · Jul 6, 2008

:jester:I think we are all going to do just fine!! And our kids will be great and won't even miss us....as it should be. You just have to make the time you get together for the next 3 years positive ones. Quality vs Quantity!!

I have run a daycare for 8 years and I have had kids in my house as early as 5am-7pm, 5 days a week. Find a daycare that you trust, start leaving the kids with the provider for a few hours a week so the kids will get used to you being gone but know that you will always come back. Establish communication skills with the provider, so when something new happens with the kids, you can get a quick pic and text on your phone, that way you don't feel like you are missing the milestones.

Just think of all the things you will be able to do and all of the time you will have for them because you don't have to work as long or as much as a nurse.

It will be great just keep your eye on the Big Picture!!

Good Luck! I think we will both be fine!! :clown: