PhD Moms

Hi guys Only positive realism please. I am working full time and doing my PhD part-time. So far so good I am on year 2. I am pregnant. Can I handle all 3. One minute I think I can, the next I am freaking out that I can't

I have played out and planned out the best case and worst case scenarios but I just need to hear from other people

Hello,

I am pregnant with my first baby due in April 2025 and I would like to apply to start a 4-year doctorate in September 2025.

The course I’m thinking of doing is mainly online study & 2 days a week in practice. Teaching will be 1 weekend once a month.

I wondered how realistic this is with a 6 month old? If you are studying your PhD how old was your baby at the time? And how have you found it?

Hey all I am starting my PhD in a week due to some last minute funding but we now had this plan to try for a baby. Am I crazy ? 🤣🤣

Hiya👋🏼

Did anyone do their phd whilst pregnant? I am currently in my final year of my phd and am expecting my first baby in November. I have been granted leave for 6 months meaning il have 6 months to complete when I return.

Has anyone experienced this? Did you extend/switch to part time?

Thank you ♥️

Hi guys, have major imposter syndrome joining this group - never imagined I would do a PhD!

Starting a PhD in Education in June, I have a four year old and an 8 month old. We’ve recently moved and I am struggling to find a suitable daycare for my youngest (huge waitlists). At this point it seems likely that she will only be in daycare a couple of days a week when I start, that’s if I’m lucky. Is it possible to make this work?? I’m panicking about it but really have no option, will just have to make up time in evenings and weekends until more regular care is available. Any advice would be appreciated! 🙏🏾