too soon?? i dont think so but can you tell me.?

Question

ok so im 34 weeks 4 days pregnant and im 15 years old.no im not looking for rude comments or anything like that..i know i have made some bad choices..im due March 15th..so 5 weeks left!! i wanna go back to school 4 to 6 weeks after i have the baby but im going to a regualr school not the school im at now..i just dont like the girls and theres drama..its a continuation school..well my my mom has already argreed to watch the baby.i am a sophomore so i have 2 years left..my sister and friends say its too soon..i just wanna be back to school though!!! i cant stand being at home all day!!

is it too soon do you think??

Answer 1

i think its fine to go back to school
as long as someones watching the baby.

whatever you do dont drop out
you need to support the baby
therefore you need an education

Answer 2

Since most day cares accept babies at 6 weeks of age I would say that that is not too early. If you have someone that is willing to take care of your child while you are at school, then I say do what feels right. Only you know what is best for your baby. Most working mothers don't have the option to stay out of work for more that 4-6 weeks and I have never heard doctors saying they are going to die from it. At this point I would say don't make any decisions until your little one arrives. Your bundle of joy may get here and you decide you want to go with an alternate route to finishing high school (home schooling). But if after your baby is here and you still feel like you need to get back into school then you should do it. There is nothing worse for your baby than a mother who is unhappy with her situation.

Answer 3

You are young and I'll assume that like most young women who have babies you probably haven't gained an excessive amount of weight and expect a normal delivery etc. You would probably be fine going back atleast half time at 2 weeks! High School is not terribly strenuous. Talk to your physician and the guidance counselor at the school you will be attending. I used to be a high school teacher and 2 weeks was the recommended time for return after a birth. You will probably enjoy the "change of scenery" and it will do a lot towards maintaining good mental health. It is strenuous being a new Mom! Make sure you use your time well and depend on good role models. Let people help you.

Answer 4

Well, it depends on how fast you heal and what kind of birth you have. If you have a c-section or an episiotomy I'd say it's too early. I would wait at least 6-8 weeks to go back. I know it's boring staying at home all the time, but that's what us mother have to sacrifice sometimes. I had an episiotomy, and trust me, I didn't even want to get out of bed or walk anywhere for at least 3 weeks. I was cut really bad to let the baby come out. I had my baby Christmas eve (so 6 weeks ago) and I still have some pain. So just take it slow,. see how you feel. Also, if you are going to be breastfeeding make sure you pump enough so your mom has plenty of bottles to feed him while you are gone. You might want to come home on your lunch if you are allowed to, so you can express some of the milk (you breasts will get really swollen and if you don't express the milk it can hurt, bad!)

Good luck, and I wish you and your baby the best :)

Answer 5

Only you can decide that. As long as you are spending enough time loving and caring for your child when you aren't in school, then that's ok.
If you are dumping your kid off with your mom so you can go hang out at school. that's a different story. That's not cool.

Education is your second priority now. Baby is #1. That said, education is key in yours and your baby's future, so you will need it and it's good that you are getting it.
I'd say see how u feel when the baby comes. I went back to work at ten weeks after I had my son, and I wasn't healed enough..I wasn't physically or emotionally ready to be gone from him yet.

Answer 6

WOW congrats on making it to full term,with most girls your age,they miscarry pretty frequently,.
And yes,even without a baby,high school is just full of drama,and bitches thinking they are the ****. It's just something that is and hasn't changed since the beginning of time!
Stand up for you and your baby,HELL even bring the baby in for show one day before you go back,that way it will melt their hearts to see a lil baby,..so maybe then it won't be so bad...and if they make fun of you...just say, if you're going to make fun of me,then make fun of the baby,and everyone else who has had a baby at this age,because it is so much more common than people would have you to know!!

I think you should wait a week or so longer to heal,as you are young,take advantage of it, have someone go to school and get your work,so you can catch up somewhat before you go back,because once you go back, it's school,and baby,..and no free time! time to grow up! Because you're a MOMMY now!!

Answer 7

don't feel bad I was pregnant at 14 and my son was born 3 months after I turned 15 I wanted to go back to school so bad. I don't have the support that you do. I recommend going back asap and get back into the grove of things. You have a lot of support, you should take it while you can. I am now 21 and my son is 6 he is doing good in school but I never did finish school myself, I hope you get to a chance to finish and support your child in all the ways he or she needs

Good luck

Answer 8

First off I would like to say congratulations for taking responsibility and keeping your baby. Its going to be hard, but well worth it. I think you should wait until you have the baby to make a final decision about when to go back to school. I personally think that 6 weeks is too soon as well. Good Luck

Answer 9

Feel it out and see how you feel at six weeks. Most likely you'll have a schedule that you and your child have adjusted to, ie, him/her sleeping through the night and then waking up at or around the same time every morning. By then all should be well with your body too. Recovery from a normal delivery is usually six weeks so go for it. Good luck and congratulations!

Answer 10

Well thumbs up for wanting to finish your education. No, it is not too soon to go back to school. Most mothers who are going back to work after having a baby usually go after 6 weeks so it should be fine.

Answer 11

It sounds to me like you want to get back to your regular life before you were problem. The only problem is that you can't go back, you're going to be a mother soon. Motherhood is a beautiful thing and I think you should spend as much time with your child as you can.

Definitely keep you goal of going back to school because that's important but don't forget that you need to bond with your baby. I think you will enjoy that time with him/her a lot more than you think.