back-to-back babies?

Question

I'm about to have another baby. My first baby is going to be 2 in June and the reason I ask the question is because I just started school and I'm scared that it will be hard to get finished. I'm not talking anything crazy but I want to know how easy or hard will it be to finish. I'm going for broadcasting and and I know looks are everything. I want to make time for my family and career. I have been out of school for almost 3yrs and finally got the nerve to go back and now this. Has anyone been in my shoes and can relate to this?

Answer 1

I have a 6 month old baby. I am still in school via online college courses, so is my husband. I maintain a 3.9 GPA and have throughout my entire pregnancy and still do. I did this by using a calendar and planning out my assignments. For instance, I had science homework so I'd do a few questions every day and by the due date it'd be done. My son naps so I do housework and schoolwork and when my husband comes home he watches the baby while I do homework and then on the weekends we take turns watching the baby so we can accomplish our homework.

My main advice is take care of your children first. I had anemia during my pregnancy so I was extremely tired and it was hard to concentrate. Remember to relax and work for thirty minutes or so and then take a break. Things will work out for you. Just have faith.

Answer 2

Hi i had my first baby in July 2005 my second baby in September 2006 and i am pregnant with my third due in 6 months. After my son i wasn't planning on having anymore babies so i did enrol in a tafe course and a uni course. After i found out about the pregnancy i realised i couldn't do it all as my pregnancies are really bad! But i requested to do uni by correspondence and am doing Tafe part time it is alot easier but i agree in getting back to school while your kids are young so that when they are all in school you can finally get focused on your career which is another good reason to have them close together your not out of the workforce for too long so my advice is stay positive you can do it!

Answer 3

I will not "pussy foot" it. It was hard for me. Depending if you breastfeed or bottle, the sleepless nights, your two year old being jealous, it is very hard. You just have to stick with it and it will get easier. If you have a strong family support system to ofer you help that makes it easier. Just keep in mind that you can do this and if you can't have someone that is "on call" for when you need a little extra YOU only time.

Hope this is what you were looking for, I know that it is something you don't want to hear.

Answer 4

What's with all the A**hole responses? Geeze... "Holier than thou" are we?

Look... it's hard... you may want to take it easy. Either way, just do the best you can. School will be there next semester. It's not a race. Appreciate the time you have with your children - it won't last forever - in fact, it will be gone way before you know it. Cherish every second of your hectic, exhausting day!!

Answer 5

A year ago, in one of my classes at school, the woman I sat next to was pregnant with her 13th kid. She gave birth the week of Easter break and was back the following week when classes resumed. She's still going to school by the way, I just saw her in the hall this week. People can do whatever they set their minds to, don't let the babies be your excuse not to finish school.

Answer 6

my friend becca goes to school full-time and had her first kid @ 14 second @17 i just had my first @ 17 and got to school full time and i know a whole bunch of others ur not alone and u can do it

Answer 7

I think it will definitely be difficult - but you can do anything you want to do -- just ask yourself if it is worth it.

Answer 8

have you heard of birth control?

Answer 9

not smart