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Doing too much at once?
I have a two year old and I'm 8 months pregnant with another one. I have school full time on top of all that too. And I have decided to go back to work after baby is born. Is that doing too much? I don't Need to work.
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Permalink Reply by EastTexasMommy on -
Adding work to Full Time student is hard. I couldn't imagine having the little ones on top of that. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and one due any day. I really enjoy being a stay at home mom but some women need to go back to work. It does put alot of weigth on your shoulders. I would weigh the cost of child care for two and the amount of income it would bring to work. If it's a necessity. I would say stay home and enjoy the kids and focus on keeping your grades up and completeing your degree. My sister Mrs.CareerWoman would say work.
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Permalink Reply by Veronica on -
Yeah it's tough right now already and I still have to set up for the new baby. My toddler keeps destroying things when nobody is looking. Thank goodness I finish school by the time the baby is two.
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Permalink Reply by EastTexasMommy on
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My lo can mess up so much in a matte of no time. I have made a room just for toys. They cannot go anywhere else in the house. A good set of rules and sticking with them helps us. If you can afford to stay home, I'd do it. I love being here for the destruction and growth of the kids. Just remember when things get you down that they are only little for a while.
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Permalink Reply by Bethany Ann, Star Mom on -
Well I have to give you lots of credit for even considering it! My daughter just turned 2 in August and I am also 8 months pregnant (due November 7). I am a SAHM and don't go to school, and I still get overwhelmed! But it all depends on YOU and what you feel you can handle, and how it affects your family. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I went to school full time and worked full time, trying to save up as much as I could, and get as far into my degree as I could. Now my husband is an engineer so I don't need to work at all, and I've put my schooling on hold until I figure out exactly what I want to major in.
Ultimately think about the amount of time you will be gone. School full time is what...12 hours? Then a job, how many hours do you want to work? So the kids will need childcare during that time, unless your significant other or family member is going to watch them. I read your comment that school will be done by the time baby is two...if school and work are too much to juggle, why not bust school out so you can be done with it, and then get a job? Obviously just a suggestion, again it depends on how much you personally can handle and what is best for your family. But I also have a 4 year old stepson and I can tell you this, it is a LOT of work having two kids, versus just one kid. It can be very exhausting! Best of luck to you :-)
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Permalink Reply by samanths hines on -
If you don't have to work why not enjoy that short window with your precious babies.
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Permalink Reply by Jen, Mom365 Host on -
I'd say the same thing. If you'll be OK financially, I'd wait until the baby is a year old, or more.
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Permalink Reply by Veronica on
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I might just wait to work. My toddler has decided not to sleep really anymore. He is prepping me for the new baby I guess lol. It's almost 6 am and we both have been awake since 1. I don't think I could do work and take care of both kids. I was only putting my oldest in preschool but I think I should use that time as mommy and new baby time.
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Permalink Reply by Ema on -
Wow! That's hard. I too am a full-time student, but, because I'm working on my PhD, when I'm not in class I am in lab. I'm always in lab. My husband and I have a gorgeous 10 mo old girl. I want so much to have a second. But, I'm scared I can't handle it. Aside from the fact that my husband is a full time student as well and money means I can't take a break from school. You sure are doing a lot! I'm glad you are able to work things out!
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Permalink Reply by mrsjrussell804 on -
I commend you for considering going back to work. If you think you can handle it then I say go for it. I have a 21 month old that will be 2 in December and I'm currently 6 months pregnant. I'm due in Jan and plan to take only 6 weeks off and then go back to teaching middle school math. God Bless you and your family!! Congrats on your growing family.
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Permalink Reply by Veronica on
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I decided to definetley not go back to work. I am now due next week and my two year has become hell on wheels. He is very jealous of anything baby related now.
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Permalink Reply by EastTexasMommy on
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Give it time. My daugter still thinks eveything baby is her's but at a 5 1/2wks old (the baby) my daugter (2 1/2) is helping with the baby. Still like a bull in a china cabinet but she tries. Good Luck. If you need to vent let us know. 2 yr olds are wild, there is always somethinh new. If someone wants to baby sit your old one to help take the stress DO IT.
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Permalink Reply by mrsjrussell804 on
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Good for you. I'm glad you were able to decide.
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