College

Hi yes I do take online classes and work. My kids are 5,3, and 10 months. It’s very hard but well worth it in the long run

I'm 24 and I just recently graduated college last December. Yay!!! 🤗 When I was attending classes in the beginning I had my daughter. She is 8 now. She went to the daycare there for awhile until she was ready for school. I had to make sure I had classes that didn't interfere with me getting her to and from school. And towards the end of my last year in college I had my son who was born in October, at that point I was taking all online classes so I could be home with him. I'm not going to lie it was tough but worth it in the end. It feels so good that I have a degree to fall back on even though I'm a SAHM right now. Best of luck to you!!

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Oh and I also had a part time job as a retail manager my whole time in college as well. But if you put your mind to it and are determined, anything is possible 😊

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Thanks everyone!

I take online classes! Naptimes are your best friend and sometimes reading your work to your little one helps, too! They’re learning with you!

I'm a stay at home mommy and full time student online. I go to University of Phoenix. It is manageable to do. I usually do my homework either early in the mornings before my kids wake up or I do it after I put them to bed. Sometimes I am up all night but it will be all worth it once that degree is in my hand and having a job that pays more than minimum wage. So that my kiddos have everything they need.

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Hey there momma! I am taking one class this summer actually. Many colleges have daycare. I know where I'm at they schedule during class time but you can also do drop off care if you need study time. I go back full time this fall so I'm still working it all out. I also breastfeed so I have to work out having a lactation room in the building where my class is so I can pump.

I always find that the thought of something is always worse than doing the something. I have 4 children, in 2012 my ex husband left us for another and took all financial support with him. My response was to get voluntary work in a school, begin online learning for teaching assistant and bag myself 2 part time jobs. In the space of 9 months I had done 4 qualifications and earned myself a full time job in school. Anything is possible if you want it passionately enough.

I am currently in graduate school and have a little one . And I was working two jobs . About to start back up . It is definitely daunting but it can be done . I’m thinking since he’s a little older now , we’ll start up with daycare because his dad works as well . It can be done , but it can’t be done alone , you’ll have to recruit some assistance ! Sometimes I took my baby to class with me lol

I take online classes and I’m currently pregnant but work 40 hours a week. It’s hard but when they are sleeping and when you wake up , do as much as you can!

I say go for it, just know your limits. I’m 23 I work 1 full time job and 1 part time jobs (until babies born-8months) but I have been a full time college student since 18 and have worked 3 part time jobs at one point (with only a bicycle) , my degrees have done wonders of changes to my life with raises and 2 promotions, I’m currently in my second semester of my masters (summer classes are horrible FYI) I only have about 18 classes remaining so I’m really striding to having the baby spring of next year and graduate fall of next year. I don’t know what will happen I’m a 1st time mommy, but I have had crazy obstacles in my past. I think you should do it and just know your limits if your a one class per semester type of person do it and do it with flying colors! Stay positive and everything will work out. You got this 😊

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I agree! Just one class per semester for a start😊

At the end of it going to college is a benefit. I’m going back to college after my twins are born and I’m doing it online that way I can spend my time raising them.

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I did night school for 12 years from when my eldest was 9months until...well now. It can be done but hubs needs to be on board with your plan and I also had the best Mum ever to look after the kids while I went to classes. All online can be a bit difficult because you are not connecting with other students and you need a lot of self motivation.

I got pregnant in the middle of my studies and decided to keep going and finish my degree. Luckily, my university was very supportive and so were my classmates. They would look after my LO when I was in class and feed me all the information I needed when I couldn’t attend (I moved to another country to live with baby daddy and had to fly back and forth every few weeks). Even though your situation is a little different, what will remain the same is that you have to be super organized and get down on the books whenever possible and start as early as you can to cope with the study volume. You know your kids schedule best to adjust for that. You will also need help from a daycare/family/friends and classmates. It takes a village to raise children and it just very true. Don‘t be afraid to ask for help! Most of my classmates are already done while I will take one or two more semesters to finish up. I am not beating myself up about it&just focus on getting it done.

Currently in school now. Have 3 little ones and is pregnant again. Ages are 4, 2 and 7 months. I graduate next summer with my fire science degree. Classes are strictly online & I'm a stay at home mom. It's hard to concentrate but over all their on a pretty balanced schedule so I'm able to get everything done.

I'm 18. I have a 3 year old. And I'm currently enrolled in full time college to start in August. I live with my boyfriend who works a full time job and also takes some college classes. Knowing your husbands work schedule already can help you schedule your classes around that. I'm paying for college through federal aid and scholarships. So far no money out of pocket and I have the first two years vovered completely. The 2019 fafsa opens in october. I suggest filling that out and going to college the following year to get the aid.

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I also work part - time at one job bit I'm about to work a second. My interview is Tuesday.

I am in college as well. I’ve got a 4 year old and one on the way. Right now I’m taking classes on campus but I also do online classes as well. When new baby gets here I do plan on taking online courses for a few quarters but I started in 2016 and should be getting my AA at the end of next year.

I'm hoping to go back and finish out my degree.

I have a boy under age two and am currently 30 weeks pregnant. My husband works out of town for weeks at a time so I don’t have much help. I live in a state where I have no friends or family so really my little boy hangs out with me all the time. I am currently going to school online full time student through SNHU, it’s actually super easy how they have the courses set up, I have gone to other schools and universities but I have never had much success with those scenes but ever since I transferred to SNHU I have been successful with getting my assignments done on time and keeping my grades up. It is hard since I don’t have help at home. But once my boy takes a nap or goes to bed is when I usually do my school work. And the cool thing about SNHU is all assignments for the week are due at midnight at the end of the week (Sunday) so you won’t have to keep up with having an assignment due every night, you work at your own pace and the materials are easy to follow. I would definitely look into this school!!

I went back to school online when I had my first, 3 years ago. We decided I’d be a SAHM for 4 years, so I thought it would be the best time to do it. I do school work when my husband gets home, after the kids go to bed and on the weekends. It’s going great

I was 20 while I was pregnant and taking college classes. It lined up where I could take the accelerated classes that semester to complete semester before baby was born. I’m still taking classes and he’s 5 months old. My fiancé works out of town and is home on the weekends. I take the weekend days to get as much homework as I can done along with nap times during the week. It’ll be had to get a good balance but as long as you husband is on the same page it is doable. 😊

I go to snhu online. It is hard as hell my fiance works from 5pm to 4am I try to do my homework after my eldest goes to bed but between feedings since I'm breastfeeding my one month old. It takes mega dedication and a tremendous support to be able to do school online. Btw my eldest is 3... But if I have to do it during the day I do it with my 3 year old and explain mommy is doing homework and she does it with me great bonding experience.

I’m starting an online health coaching certification program and then I’ll be getting my NASM shorty after. I have a 3 month old but both the programs I’m going through don’t have set due dates. It’ll be tough but you can definitely make it happen!

I'm a stay at home mom with a two year old. I also just took on two teenagers. I know how hard it may seem to get school done while talking care of your children, your home and everything else but it is so worth it. I have been doing online classes throughout my pregnancy and raising my little one. I will be graduating next year. The most important part of that process is to set a schedule of when you are going to do homework. For example, getting your LO's at a bedtime that is somewhat consistent is key. After you our the to bed take ten minutes out for yourself then go do homework. I do about three or four hours a night after my kids fall asleep. Also if your husband is supportive of your schooling ask him if he is okay with watching them for a couple hours on a weekend or some night through the week in oder to catch up on things you are behind on. It's not always a walk in the park but it's so worth it. I take five classes right now and just a few hours a night I make really good grades. You got this!

You can do it 😊😊😊

How about those that have multiple children? I would like to hear success stories or how they made it work without going completely insane. I have 4 children, ranging from 10mo to 6yr. I have the drive and feel the need to go back but I’m just dreading how things will be without any family support. I want to stay positive in hoping to attain this goal.....

I went to college online starting when my son was a baby and graduating with a bachelors degree when he was 5. It’s hard but you can do it if you want to. That said, make sure that it makes sense to do it. I now have $80,000 in student debt and despite moving to a better area with more opportunities and applying to literally hundreds of jobs that I am now qualified for (requiring a degree) I have not ever received a job offer that required a degree. After years of staying up late and studying after working a full time job all day (and being a single mom) I still work for about the same wage I did before I went to college, only now I have student loans. For me, it was a mistake to spend my time, effort and money to go to college. For you, depending on your field of study, it might make sense. Just weigh and the pros and cons and decide if it’s worth it in your situation.

I go to uni, I’m currently doing my HND, then will be doing a top up year to get my full degree. I’m on my first of 3 years in education since doing my GCSE’s 8 years ago. My LO is almost 2. I study full time, parent full time, and work part time. I’m on my own from 7am to 9pm Monday to Friday, then work Saturdays. It’s definitely doable, just make sure you have a good support system and childcare in place. Don’t forget to make time for you though, it would be next to impossible to juggle it all if you were stressing too much.

I’m a SAHM, but I take classes at Oregon State University’s eCampus program. I live in Pennsylvania, but they have a ton of majors that are 100% online. Having a kid makes it harder, and classes being online you have to really motivate yourself, but it’s definitely doable. I have about 1 year to go till I’ll have earned my bachelors 😊