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I did but he was a surprise baby and that alone was hard. Honestly, it can work but I would try to have the first two-three years out of the way. Instead of planning out his nursery, I had papers to write. Instead of decorating the house for his 1st birthday, I had a math final to study for. If we could have held off even 2 years, it would have helped me so much.

Also, I took mostly all evening classes so DH could be home with DS. It's doable and there might be online classes for the first few years, definitely not all classes. As far as the school being accommodating, mine was but I only had one class when I delivered. I was able to take a 2 week break.

A friend of mine had twins during her second year of college. She took a full year off of school to care for her children. When dshe headed back she put her children in daycare, went to school full time and had a paid internship. It's definitely doable.

I do think it depends on what kind of experience you want from University and the program. One thing that often creeps up is group projects...having BTDT, it is often very difficult to accomodate everyone's schedules and sometimes, meetings are just downright inconvenient!

Also, the first 2 years (at least IME) were the easier, core classes. When you get into the classes specific to your degree, the level of intensity def. increases.

Best of luck!

It's doable, just hard, and it seems that most end up going back later, down the road. I've definitely known people who have managed it, though. You probably won't be able to finish in 4 years, though, unless you have the baby in late May/early June. A 16+ credit courseload will eat up more time than you will be able to dedicate, more than likely. One of my friends was able to take two weeks off, then had to go back right away (her mom came in town to watch the baby, since daycares don't typically care for babies under 6 weeks). Another girl I know was in class the weekend after having the baby.

Universities aren't always the most flexible. I've found that the adult/online courses are (and you can transfer a fair amount of that type of coursework in). Night classes would be a good approach, too. Some programs are naturally more family-friendly, too.

I was in the middle of an online course when I had my baby. I had emailed with the professor numerous times, he was very understanding, and I turned a few assignments in early. By the time I had her, i only had one large paper to write. it sucked, but I was able to pound it out during nap times and then polish it up on a weekend. I also picked an easy class for the semester I was due. So there can definitely be some strategic planning going into it.

My husband and I both completed our grad degrees with children, so I do think it's possible. My husband started his degree a few weeks before we found out we were pregnant with out first, and graduated when she was about 1 year old. I started my program a few months later, about three months pregnant with #2. I finished up my degree this summer; DD was just over 3 and DS was 15 months. We also both worked full-time almost the whole time.

For us, it helped that our programs were 100% online, since that gave us some built-in flexibility. I also found out that my university offerred a maternity leave (up tp one year) and my professors were very understanding/helpful. I didn't end up taking any time off, but the semester I was due, my teachers allowed me to work ahead. By the time I had DS, I only had my mid-term and final papers to write; all my other assignments had been turned in.

I do think it's hard to go to school and have a baby; you have to have a lot of discipline and a supportive partner is really helpful. However, I think if you're committed to your goal and you are able to stay focused, it's not impossible.

It is definitely doable but if there isn't any real rush - then why rush it? Why not enjoy being in college and give your all to that experience.
You are young and could have a baby later in your college career when it is a bit more familiar rather than starting two huge projects simultaineously. It sounds like (an I am completely guessing here, so forgive me if I am wrong!) that your husband feels the rush more than you do as he is touch older (but still very young!) but do bear in mind that you will be the one that is actually pregnant and having to attend college with any issues that it might bring (morning sickness, bed-rest etc.) and thus sacrificing your education.
Your education is so important for you as an individual and also you as a family and your future children, for your own sense of achievement, your financial future, and your baby's future - if you have the option to give your all to college, I think that you would be great for yourself, your family and future baby.
Education is a huge priority in my life though so my advice is coming through that lens! Best of luck in whatever decision you make.

That's what we are planning to do, I'm in the middle of my masters but if we do have a baby I will be stepping off for a year, luckily I will still get my bursary during that time. Quite a few ladies have done this on my course (not in my year though). Just didn't want to wait three years and then not know how long it will take to conceive!

My friend was telling me recently how she was finishing up her last class for her Master's degree and the final exam was a few days after she was scheduled to deliver her baby (she had to have a planned C-section). The prof was completely unaccommodating and wouldn't budge and let her take her exam early because he said she could take the course again next year. She was finally able to work something out but it was a huge hassle and it was really stressful for her. My point is that it will depend a lot on your professors.