https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 02:02:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1426336 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:14:51 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1426336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: yeah it's great to have a support system. We'll see how many of us get in and make it thru the program... But I think moms are resilient about this stuff ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1426243 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 11:45:45 +0000 LittleFox 1426243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your current baby status? LO is a year old, no plans for more babies until after school. </p> <p>Full time or part time? Full time </p> <p>How is the semester going? Great! It gets stressful, but I'm still trucking along. </p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? Ok. It's tough to balance sometimes, but I think I'm doing alright. </p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Not really, I still have a couple years. That light gets brighter every semester, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1426159 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:29:50 +0000 krispi 1426159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm currently in grad school online in a technical communications program.</p> <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age)<br /> Waiting to TTC, partially because of school</p> <p>Full time or part time?<br /> Part-time. My program encourages only taking one class at a time. I may think about doubling up after I get a few more classes completed to see how it goes.</p> <p>How is the semester going?<br /> Much better than last semester. My last class was super intense, and I had no life outside of school and work. This class has been much more enjoyable.</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance?<br /> Again, much better than last semester.</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?)<br /> Eh, if I keep going at my current rate, I'll be done in the summer of 2015. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1424021 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:31:58 +0000 Bookish 1424021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: that's so awesome! I live in a very traditional area (I'm the only working mom on my street!) so I feel like a bit of a weirdo sometimes. That's really cool that you have so many women to look up to/talk with about this stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1423527 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:03:42 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1423527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: about half of the people in my A&amp;P are moms who decided a little later on in life that they missed their calling and want to go back for a nursing degree :) One mom actually is a single mom with three kids AND a FT job! I am inspired by my classmates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1423523 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:02:12 +0000 Bookish 1423523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: agreed! I don't know anyone IRL that's doing this, so I'm glad to see so many on here that I can commiserate with! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1423446 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 06:20:32 +0000 MaryM 1423446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age) Waiting to try (miscarried a surprise at the beginning of the semester)</p> <p>Full time or part time? Part time evening business program</p> <p>How is the semester going? Started not so great and I missed two of each of my classes, but I think I'm catching up now that we got snow days. It's almost midterm and I've only been to two classes.</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? Thankfully I work at the school I attend so that makes it easier (I can study before class instead of commuting). I haven't been totally committed this semester, but now I'm hoping to feel more motivated to finish ASAP since dh and I are talking about trying again</p> <p>It's also harder this semester since dh has anew job and works a lot of nights. We barely see each other any more </p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?) sometimes... I'm halfway done and sometimes one more year doesn't sound so bad...sometimes it seems SO far away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1423419 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:38:06 +0000 mjane 1423419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: Yay for another NYC grad school bee! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1423415 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:29:21 +0000 mjane 1423415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! Fun &amp; reassuring to see others in the same boat.</p> <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age)<br /> Baby girl is almost 9 months old.</p> <p>Full time or part time? I'm in a dual degree program; I'm on leave from one (going back next fall) and am doing part-time for the other. I also work part time from home. </p> <p>How is the semester going? I'm working on my thesis. I just finished collecting my data (surveys + interviews) but now I have to... think about it all and, uh, write something. I am on schedule, but pretty nervous about this next step. I'm supposed to finish by the end of the summer...</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? Medium. I love having a sitter twice a week, and my husband is around to take some afternoons or mornings with the baby... but I'm a little anxious. I think I was doing really well last semester because I was just doing data collection and I felt like I was owning it, but now that I have to read and write I'm getting nervous again. Plus my job is busy right now.</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?) Honestly, no. In September I'll go back for my final year of the other degree and it will be crazy busy (fieldwork + coursework + sharing childcare duties with my husband and a part-time caregiver)... and before that fresh hell commences I have to finish the thesis! Which seems really far off. But someday... right?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1423054 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 23:11:05 +0000 junebuglim 1423054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad to see a little community of student moms here! </p> <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age) almost 2 y.o. twins</p> <p>Full time or part time? Full time phd candidate .. home with the kids 2 weekdays/wk. </p> <p>How is the semester going? Going well with some anxiety that I try to keep at bay. </p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? It's tough but we are managing. It definItely helps having other student mom friends who are in the same boat! The job search/application process has fallen to the way side. </p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?) Yes! But the uphill climb from now til may has put a major dimmer on my light! I can't wait to be done. Its been a long time coming! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1422914 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:23:56 +0000 LovelyPlum 1422914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm excited to see everyone in school! It's a crazy, crazy world we live in here, so it's nice to have some company :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1422887 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:17:34 +0000 LovelyPlum 1422887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! So glad you started this!!</p> <p>What is your current baby status? Pregnant-32 weeks, 1 day :)</p> <p>Full time or part time? Full time PhD</p> <p>How is the semester going? So far, so good, I think. I'm taking 3 classes plus my GA appointment this semester, which is a lot for being this far along. But, I'm doing better than I thought I would. Granted, I haven't had to write a paper yet, so I guess we'll see how well my brain works when we get to that point ;)</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? Well, if I''m honest, I've been more likely to push back school to the back burner this year than I ever have before. I'm trying to stay on top of the work, though, because with baby due in the middle of the semester, things are going to get crazy very quickly. I'm fortunate in that all of my classes are in my fields this semester, so I am really enjoying the material. I'm already finding that I'm a little behind, but then again, who isn't?</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? HA! Not really. Well, maybe. This is my last semester of courses, then I will start studying for comps next year. So I guess so :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1422626 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:14:08 +0000 mrs. 64 1422626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: Yes of course you are welcome!</p> <p>@Pancakes: @stargal: You ladies are awesome!!! I'm nervous about having 1 baby while still in school, but pregnant with #2 is really impressive!</p> <p>@Happygal: So awesome that you have finished your PhD already! I'm only getting my masters and I wish I had done that sooner but this is the way life worked out!</p> <p>@nana87: Sounds like you timed that baby perfectly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1417449 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:45:08 +0000 nana87 1417449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay for all the school-bees! So fun to read about others' experiences :)</p> <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age) I'm due in April with our first lo!</p> <p>Full time or part time? full time</p> <p>How is the semester going? good! this is the "research year" of my phd fellowship, so I have no obligations to anyone else, just working on my dissertation research. It is absolutely amazing to be done with courses, qualifying exams, etc, and to have a break from TA-ing: I've taught 4 semesters, and have 2 more that will most likely be next academic year. I love doing my research, though it's been hard because I have to travel a LOT--I've spent huge chunks of my pregnancy traveling back and forth between research sites (last semester/summer in the UK, and now just Boston) and NYC, where I live, for doctors' appointments. At 7 months pregnant now, and biweekly dr's appointments, it sucks to have to travel so much! I'm trying to keep this up for the next 4 weeks, but I might have to cut my research trip short...we'll see!</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? besides the traveling that I mentioned above, life post-exams is sooooo much better! I actually have nights and weekends free (though there's allllways work I should be doing :silly: ) so that part is great. I'll have the baby is April and then have the summer mostly free, which is amazing. Have to figure out what happens in September though with TAing and child care...</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?) Hahahaha, no, defending is soooo far off! I'm just at the beginning of my dissertation phase, it'll be at least 2 more years, more likely 3. Or more... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416770 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:30:49 +0000 red_seattle 1416770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't realize how many of us are in school! </p> <p>Current baby status: X (DS) is 2, and we're planning on TTC again possibly in April or, more likely, this fall. </p> <p>Full time or part time? I'm a credit shy of being full time, plus I work a whopping 5-ish hrs per week as a research assistant. </p> <p>How is the semester going? Really well, actually! My school's claim to fame is their Legal Writing program -- which means it's pretty intense, and 3 semesters long. It has been fun to go through, and I learned a lot-- but it was such a time suck. Now that that is past me, this semester has been wonderful. I lucked out with some stellar professors, interesting classes, and reasonable reading assignments (approx 20 pages/class meetings-- super do-able!) </p> <p>School/life balance: much improved this semester! I take classes in the evening, mostly, and this semester I've managed to come home before DH goes to sleep more often than not. This is a HUGE change from previous semesters. The way my program is set up and our childcare arrangements has meant all along that I get lots of time with X, but not a lot with DH. So it is incredible to have more face time with DH. </p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Absolutely! I just have to finish this semester, then I'm basically just under 18months away if I can keep this pace up or ramp up slightly. The fact that I'm enjoying my classes more makes it feel like things are moving quickly/will continue to move fast. It's a good place to be! (Although, then there will be the bar exam to study for and the whole finding a job thing... *groan*) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416756 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:46:29 +0000 Bookish 1416756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your current baby status? I have a 7 month old<br /> Full time or part time? Full time online graduate work- I'm getting my MLIS<br /> How is the semester going? Honestly... I'm phoning it in a bit, but my work is at least getting done.<br /> How are you doing with school/life balance? Hahaha. Well, I'm back to full time with a new, much more demanding job and it's really, really hard. I wish I could say I'm excelling, but I'm not!<br /> Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Nope, I don't graduate until Spring 2015. One more year after this!</p> <p>Haha, I sound like such a downer, but I'm just finding it much harder now that I can't do homework on my lunch break, etc. I'm actually doing really well grades-wise (4.0! Wooo!) but I know I'm not giving 100% </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416747 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:30:03 +0000 Corduroy 1416747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to say I'm amazed by you ladies. I'm working on an online certificate program. It's only about 6 hours of work a week but on top of a FT job it feels like a lot. The reading is killing me. I'm supposed to be doing it now. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416551 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:38:15 +0000 Elderberrygin 1416551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your current baby status? Lo is turning 1 next week!</p> <p>Full time or part time? Full time PhD candidate on a 9 month research fellowship.</p> <p>How is the semester going? Just writing, writing, writing. And trying to keep on top of job applications. </p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? I think we're in a pretty good groove now. I love having an office to go to every day and do 8.30am - 5pm there Mon. - Fri. while LO is in daycare.</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? I really, really want to defend at the end of summer. I've written 100 pages of circa 200 and I'm starting to freak out. Also freaking out about my total lack of a job for next year, but I'm sending out some apps for adjunct positions this week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416537 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:34:28 +0000 Happygal 1416537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi grad bees! I graduated in 2010. I hope you don't mind me dropping in here even though I graduated. I loved school (most of the time) and always enjoy hearing about people going through the process, what they're interested in studying, etc. </p> <p>I was unsure about going for my doctorate so early in my career, but I spoke to women who had their PhDs and they urged me to go when I was still single. I didn't have to worry about the school--life balance that much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416484 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:05:04 +0000 stargal 1416484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 19 month old and I am a little over 12 weeks pregnant with baby 2.</p> <p>I'm full time social work major getting my bachelor's degree<br /> Semester is going OK, taking 2 master level classes is tough but I'm getting through it.im tired though.</p> <p>School/lifr balance.is tough esp witj being pregnant and tired and sometines i feel guilty thst i cant spend as much time witj my son but my hubby helps put a lot. </p> <p>Yes! I graduate in 2 years ans cannot wait. Plus this is mu last semester full time! Woot </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416471 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:55:24 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1416471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mind if I join?? I'm not in grad school, but I am in shool. I'm 24, and going for my first bachelors degree. I'm trying to get into a very competitive nursing program. I find out march 15 if I got in for fall, but I'm okay if I don't make it since there are still a few more classes I could take, and reapply for spring 2015.</p> <p>IF I get in this fall, I will graduate spring 2017.</p> <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age)<br /> One child, 2 years old. Putting off ttc again until after school</p> <p>Full time or part time?<br /> Well... Last semester was full time, this semester is technically part time but it's two upper level science classes with labs so it feels full time- ha! And I'm working part time.</p> <p>How is the semester going?<br /> Great! I love learning/education and value this opprtunity. I'm cautiously optimistic and working as hard as I can.</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance?<br /> It's tough- but I owe it all to DH!! He helps SO much with domestic stuff and J so that I have time for homework.</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?)<br /> Not really- I'm at the start of a long journey. But the excitement and dreams keep me motivated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416400 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:18:41 +0000 Pancakes 1416400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your current baby status? 9w pregnant, DD is almost 3<br /> Full time or part time? Part time<br /> How is the semester going? Eh...last semester I got a lot done during DD's nap; this semester I'm so tired I just want to nap when she's napping.<br /> How are you doing with school/life balance? I'm sure I could manage my time better :wink:<br /> Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? this is my 2nd semester taking pre-reqs for my masters. I have 3 more semesters, and then I could actually start my program in the summer of 2015. It kind of makes me want to cry thinking about being in school for 4 more years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416399 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:18:30 +0000 MrsScallop 1416399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for this!</p> <p>What is your current baby status? Waiting to TTC again, 14 month old LO</p> <p>Full time or part time? Full time</p> <p>How is the semester going? Stressful! I have a lot to do and no where near enough time to do it all. And people in my lab keep asking me to do more stuff for them! </p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? I could do a lot better. I feel stressed out about what I have to get done so often that I put things off so I can relax and regroup. It doesn't usually help though.</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? I am trying to finish up this summer. I have a lot to do though, so I am worried I won't make it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416365 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:05:41 +0000 Raindrop 1416365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did grad school while working full time. One year I was planning a wedding too! </p> <p>It took me 3 years to graduate. I can't imagine throwing being pregnant or having a new born in the mix!! You are amazing. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416363 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:02:06 +0000 cmomma17 1416363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following with interest .... I need to start grad school but with working full time and nine months so far of not STTN - my brain is mush! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416357 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:55:29 +0000 mrs. 64 1416357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is your current baby status? 11w pregnant</p> <p>Full time or part time? P/T but also work F/T</p> <p>How is the semester going? I'm exhausted and unfocused. Hoping I'm less tired in the second tri!</p> <p>How are you doing with school/life balance? Grad school is taking the back burner at the moment. I need to do better.</p> <p>Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Not yet. I'm about half-way done and hope to graduate after summer 2016. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grad-school-bees-time-to-check-in#post-1416347 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:51:04 +0000 mrs. 64 1416347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been a long time since we had a check in for bees in grad school and since I'm procrastinating on doing work of any actual importance... here we go!</p> <p>What is your current baby status? (ttc, pregnant, child's age)<br /> Full time or part time?<br /> How is the semester going?<br /> How are you doing with school/life balance?<br /> Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? (close to graduation, defending, etc?) </p>