Am I crazy for thinking about going back to school?

So I had my baby girl about 8 months ago and I’m considering going to school for sonography. I’ve never attended a day of college but I’ve done other programs like medical assistant and cosmetology. I just feel like I’m stuck in a constant cycle of being broke or having to get help from my mom, ik it won’t be easy. In about 4 years I’ll be 29 anyway and I’d rather do something productive with myself bc I feel like I’m not doing much in life. I want to be able to have a good job so I can give my child a good life. I spoke to my boyfriend and he didn’t seem thrilled. I was still in cosmology school when I got with him and got pregnant early in our relationship so he saw me struggle to finish cosmology school (I graduated 2 days before I gave birth) it was a rough pregnancy so I missed a lot of class. I’m feeling like maybe he thinks the same will happen with this school especially bc he asked what if I don’t finish. I don’t know if I should do it though especially bc I don’t feel like he was supportive of my decision. Please give me some advice (my mom and sister think I should) but I’m just not sure.
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don’t let his negativity bring you down. if you want to do it you should. i imagine school is hard with a baby, but you can do anything you set your mind to!

Girl go for it. I’m kinda biased though , I’m pro school always. I currently have a 3 week old and I literally started another class on Monday for my accounting degree. I’ve been taking classes my whole pregnancy and I had a terrible pregnancy. If I can do it so can u. If u want to go , go. Don’t let ur bf discourage u from going after what u want , maybe eventually he’ll be supportive but it’s it’s life

Girl, GO. And get you a strong support system while you’re at it.

I plan on going back to school to get my master's. It will definitely be hard, but I recommend finding a program that works with your pace. Don't overload yourself with so many courses at once. I think any support to go to school is good, even if your bf doesn't entirely have your back. You may end up having regrets later for not doing it, so just do what you think you can handle and within your schedule. I will be 29 when my baby goes to school and I want to have done school and have a secure job by then. You got this!

You will never regret going to school to enhance your skill set for your professional career! It will be hard to balance school and your duties as a mom but remember why you’re doing it!

Go back and stay motivated if it gets hard think of your daughter she will be proud one day to know how hard you pushed to better yourself for her sake.

Go, I decided to go into a one year intense program when my daughter was 2 months old I am set to finish in February. Was it easy l? No but, I also know this career will create stability in me and my families life

I will say go for it, just take your time. And always remind yourself it’s not a race. It will definitely be hard, especially with such a little one. But don’t give up.

Honestly I’m in school due to graduate next spring. I was in school and working while pregnant and started the next semester while in labor. IT WAS HARD AF but like you said you want to accomplish something. I’d say do what you’re able to. Try online if you can You know what you can and can’t do

I am! I actually just started last week with University of Phoenix. You only do one class at a time and it’s all online. 😊

Go to school girl , I’m in school now and my baby is 7 months! Stick with it and you’ll be good in the long run 🤍

I’m currently in nursing school, 7 months pregnant and will finish when my baby is 5 months old. It’s going to be really hard mentally, and challenging but make sure you have a good support system because some days I feel like I can’t even take care of myself. And other days I feel great You got this though!! It’s definitely true, better late than never, and know your baby will understand all the sacrifices you’ve made to give them a better life 💕

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