I'm with the babies father. My family is very close. Marriage is not an option for me at the moment.
2007-03-22 18:11:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes. You can do it; it just takes more effort. Stay enrolled at your school and continue going to each class for as long as you can comfortably be there physically. When you or your doctor feel it's best and in your own as well as your babys best interest, take a break from the on-campus routine and do your coursework online. Many colleges offer online education so just check to see if yours does or if they have any special student maternity leave options. Also, many schools offer daycare services for their students so you might want to check into that as well. Good luck. :)
2007-03-22 18:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by phirephaerie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, marriage is hard. Having a kid is hard. Being in college is hard. Doing all three at the same time, or even worse, trying to be a single parent doing all of this ... wow.
(I can speak with some authority here, b/c I see this a fair amount ... I work with college students)
It sounds like you want to do what's best for you and for the baby. Are you sure that you could be a good parent now? Have you considered adoption? It is such a kind and caring thing to do.
Abortion is not a good idea for you or the baby, or the baby's father. If you are interested, I could give you some resources about this (or adoption too).
peace,
J
2007-03-22 18:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may do so but only with the love and support of your partner and family. It has to be a joint venture in any case but especially considering that you are trying to complete your education. If you think that you really want to at this time and have the support network to do so then do it. But having a child is a major life changing event and you must be absolutely certain that this is what you want in your life right now. I did not feel that I was ready for a child when I was that age. College was a big commitment for me because I had to to full time, finance it on my own while working to take care of myself. Had things been different I still would not have had a child then. Especially since I found out after getting my degree that it was not sufficient to land the job or career that I wanted. There is the issue of grad school. But again if it is what you really want I have known woman that attended law school while pregnant. It is all a matter of deciding what it is that you really want and working hard to make it happen.
Best of luck!!!
2007-03-22 18:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by redseagoddess 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please DO continue with your education. If you quit it will be harder to get back once again. There must be an office dedicated to give you all the information that you need regarding child care time while you're studying. Please complete and return any registration forms regarding child care, so your kid can be taken care for while you're taking your classes. Continuing your education will benefit not only you, but also your child and your family in the near future. A professional woman has no boundaries. Good luck with your studies!
2007-03-22 18:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you have already made up your decision but if not, please whatever you do do not have an abortion. You do not want to kill your baby.
Alot of women have children while in college, espically those not at University. If your in a community college chances are they have daycare on sight and espically since you said your family is very close, I'm sure they will be more then happy to switch off days to babysit.
Alot go to school and have children as well as make it all work.
2007-03-22 19:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COURSE! My sister had her first child at 19 and she was in college. She also played soccer and softball at her college. My niece was born in August so she took off of school August-December and started again in January. Now my niece is 2 and my sister is an LPN and has another little girl at the age of 22. Dont let anyone pressure you into marriage either my sister just got married last month to my niece's dad.
2007-03-22 18:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by Blue Eyes 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
of course you can, im still in college and happy about it. I have a daughter that is going to be 1 next month. I only have a year left of school. Im getting my degree in criminal justice.
Its hard though but you have to do what you have to do to support your child.
im not married at the moment but when everything works out my baby daddy and I are getting married. were engaged at the moment.
Good luck to you
2007-03-22 18:16:21 · answer #7 · answered by ~beauty~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure u can still go to college with one child it shouldn't be that hard I am in my 3rd year of college and I have 4 kids all very young. Don't let anything stop u from school your baby will only benefit from it as well as u good luck and don't give up.
2007-03-22 18:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by darkraven_222000 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not going to be easy, but if you have a close family, then i am sure that you will have a lot of people backing you up, and willing to babysit while you attend classes. i know its hard and scary, but i believe that this situation will ultimately make you a stronger woman! you'll get through this just fine, because God does not give us anything more than He knows we can handle. Good luck, and be sure to take care of yourself, so that this baby will be healthy!
2007-03-22 18:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by waterlily750 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got pregant with a friends with benes baby 2 years before graduating college. I finished that and got a masters with an infant/toddler. You can do it. Apply for financial aid which helps and most schools have funded baby care program if you qualify.
Its hard but I think its way more rewarding especially since you are not just doing it for yourself!!!
CONGRADULATIONS!!!
2007-03-22 18:15:47 · answer #10 · answered by maxtonamvl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋