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Hi everyone,
I'm a new member here and a new mom of a 3 1/2 month old boy. He is the sweetest baby. I'm thinking about going to pharmacy school. Has anyone gone to pharmacy school with a baby? What was it like? I know the program is pretty intense but I'm still trying to work on my career. Should have done it before having him but I'm getting kinda old. Any input will be appreciated.
I'm a new member here and a new mom of a 3 1/2 month old boy. He is the sweetest baby. I'm thinking about going to pharmacy school. Has anyone gone to pharmacy school with a baby? What was it like? I know the program is pretty intense but I'm still trying to work on my career. Should have done it before having him but I'm getting kinda old. Any input will be appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Betsy J Schwab on -
I'm not a pharmacy student, but I just recently graduated with my MBA this summer and my youngest son just turned 9 months. So it is possible, just make sure you have a good support system in place. I also work as a full time engineer for a large fortune 150 company, but I have a great husband who can help out with the kids and we live close to our families if we get in a crunch for time. You just have to plan your time wisely and make sure that you can truely fit everything you need to into your schedule. That may mean spending the majority of your time on weekends doing school work or having to reduce some of your other responsibilities. Good luck! It worked for me, I'm sure it can work for you too.
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Permalink Reply by Jessica Erin Ray on
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well I am not going to Pharmacy school but I am getting my masters in child psychology. my son is 5 months old he was 6 weeks old when I started my classes. I think the hardest thing i am finding is that i need time to study, so me and my babysitter has arranged time for me to just study outside of class and i study when he sleeps. It is very doable you just have to be determined. I work hard and do my best. so yes you can do it good luck.
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Permalink Reply by Jessica Magnuson on -
I don't go to pharmacy school, but i am going to school for Early Childhood Development. It can be rough sometimes--being a full time mom, working full time, going to school full time, and not to mention all of the homework also (I have to read 4 chapters and write two papers in one week!)--but going to school is something I feel is very important because i will better my chances of getting a great paying job that will better the life my daughter has. Therefore, I push through the stress and arguements from family members that I should just hold off and I continue to go to school.
I think you should definitely follow your passion and go to pharmacy school. Having a job as a pharmacist would definitely help to better your son's future. Go for it! It may be difficult and you may sometimes want to quit, but when those times arise, just remember that you're doing it for him and you'll always be able to make it through!
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Permalink Reply by Ana Maria Mansfield on -
Hi Anne, I'm so happy you posted this question, I find myself in the same predicament. I got a grant to go to college for the first time and I too have a son who will be 3 months old on 9/11 and he's my first and unfortunately I missed the boat to start school this fall and then I missed the boat again to start the 14 week fall semester that starts this Tuesday due to misinformation and I'm really bummed out about it because more then ever I want to go to school. I never wanted to go before which I wish hadn't been the case but there it is. Now that I have my son I want to provide him a wonderful life and now my next option is to either start Oct 18th for the flex semester which I'm told is really intense since you're fitting 4 months of school into two months. Sigh...so I think I just may have to wait until the spring to start school which bums me out but maybe for the best. So with all that said I say go for it!! I was considering pharmacy myself but have decided to go for my passion which is psychology. I wish you all the best!
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Permalink Reply by natasha wilson on
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I haven't personally went to pharmacy school but I am currently in RN school. I am already an LVN and I decided to go back for my RN. I have 4 boys ages 15,11,6,3 and just had another baby boy 2 1/2 months old. And I just started 2 weeks ago. Yes it is challanging but it can be done. I work as well. You just have to create a schedule and stick to it. I have a husband but he works late. So it's like all the house work falls on me. It will get stressful. But don't give up , endure because it will be worth it in the end. If I can with 5, I know you can with 1. Good Luck
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Permalink Reply by Ana Maria Mansfield on
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Amen Natasha! You are an inspiration!
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Permalink Reply by Mama S on
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You can totally do it! If you can make, carry, and deliver a human being, you can do anything!
I started school when I was about 2 months pregnant, I took truck driving training and graduated 2nd in my class (as the only female, and pregnant) and then I re-enrolled to finish my AA. I'm still in school with my baby being 4 months. I took online classes during my last trimester, had the baby mid-semester (delivered my daughter the same day a major test was due, still managed to get a 95% on it) This semester I'm back on campus for 1 class, then taking the rest online, I agree with everyone on here when they say it's important to have a good support system, I'm a single mom (with zero contact with the dad) and between daycare and my sister helping out, I manage just fine with study time and classes, and amazingly enough, I have a 4.0 GPA.
I'm not saying it's going to be easy, but like I said, you can do anything! Besides, you'll have the fantastic bragging rights later! ;)
Best of luck!
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Permalink Reply by Cait on
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"If you can make, carry and deliver a human being you can do anything!"
I love that and say it all the time!!
I'm going back to school as well and can't wait to start. I also was able to get a part time job at a local college so I'll be able to take classes for free. If anyone has that opportunity jump on it!!!
Good Luck to everyone!! When things get rough just remember your not in this alone = )
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Permalink Reply by Dannielle Anderson on
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Well I'm not in Pharmacy school, but I have a 7 month old and a 3 year old and I am going to school to be an engineer. I have a pretty intense class load right now (Chemistry, Chemistry lab, Calculus 3, Physics (Calculus-based) and Physics lab. It is very demanding and very tough as a mom to two young children. I especially have a hard time not being around my youngest. I really wish I could be home more with them, but I know that ultimately I am doing this for them, so that they can have a good life. It's tough, and part of me wishes that I had waited at least until my youngest was a year old before I took on so much, but then part of me is glad to get this much out of the way. Sometimes I feel guilty dropping such a young baby off at daycare when I go to school. I can't tell you which way to go, it all depends on you and your baby, but just know that the road will be tough for a little while if you decide to go back. Whatever you do, make sure you have plenty of time with your baby, because these first few years are special, and you can never get them back.
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Permalink Reply by Ami on
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I'm a law student....and a mother of three. Ages 8, 6 and 4 months. It's very challenging...trying to combine working, school, and the family....but it's totally do-able! Make a schedule and stick to it. I am a list-making machine and every day is pre-planned and organized out ahead of time. lol The days of spontaneity are long gone! LOL We are very lucky and have a great support system in place. We are lucky enough to be able to avoid daycare...yay! :) I realize that is not an option for everyone...so check your campus, they usually have an onsite childcare.
If you really want to do it...once you have kids, there is no "perfect" time. So don't put it off thinking it will get easier later. The only time it would be easier is once your little one starts school...and that's years away. Don't get caught up with putting it off thinking you'll go next term or etc. Just make up your mind and stick to it! ...or wait 5-6 years til you drop him off at kindergarten! :)
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Permalink Reply by Sassy allison on -
My son is 7 weeks and I just started 1 week ago going to school for my RN, its hard to put it bluntly. I truely think though once you have a child it's never going to be the right time, you have to make time. I get two tests every week and at night I have to study and do homework. I have him in one hand trying to put him to bed and the book in another. I know what you mean though pharmacy it's a lot of meds that you have to know its hard but you can do it. use your son as the reason why you have to finish and you'll do just fine. good luck.
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