Having 2 kids under the age of 2 and going to school any advice?

Melody - posted on 04/18/2010

Well your son is very young so I am not sure if this would work for you.... Bathtime has always been a excellent studytime for me. After Christmas I go to Walmart and buy a ton of bath sets for my daughter. She will take a long bath with her new toys and I have an 45 min to an hour to study. I have bone a lot on studing on the bathroom floor with my laptop! Also I give her one new toy at a time, this way if she gets bored I can bring out a new and exciting toy. Another thing you may try is him coloring while you study, my daughter was a little older so I bought preschool books and gave her her own homework so we could study together. Hang in there, it is hard but it will be worth it. If need be go pt for a quarter and get yourself set on a strict schedule that includes all you must do (school, home, kids). Good Luck!!

Kasandra - posted on 04/15/2010

I am 21, I have a 2 year old son and a 1 year old daughter, and i go to school full-time. Its definately hard, but if u want to know if its possible, the yes it is. Just keep ur kids on a good schedule that works for them and you, and just keep telling yourself that it will be worth it. Dont give up! Keep up the good work girl!

Stephanie - posted on 04/04/2010

thansk everyone i have decided i am going to only take 2 classes but going to finish playing catch up this summer and then will offically be a sophomore good luck to you all too!!!

CHRISTINA - posted on 03/30/2010

i an 26 just going back to school in fall taking a full load 18 units my daughter is 18 months and my son just turned 6 months i took a week off when i had my son during the fall semester but you can do it i was doubtful too but your kids give you a reason to keep goin u want them to have the best and that will only come from you finishing school i have faith in you

Lovie - posted on 03/29/2010

Hi!!! My name is Lovie and I am 24 years old with two boys, ages 2 1/2 and 1 1/2. I go to school full time and work part time so I can have extra money. Kids usually go through stages when they want one parent more than the other but when I was pregnant with my youngest son, my other one became distant of me. I believe it was because he saw a change or maybe even sensed a change in me so he clung to his father. After my youngest was born and my older one became used to him, he actually clung to his little brother and now they are unseperable. He still runs to his father at times but he is pretty much a momma's boy.
And about school, if you have the support like I do, then you should do it. I know my children are safe but then again, I amnot a mother that has anxiety when I leave my children. I know they will be there when I get home and that I am doing this to better my life as well as theirs.
So it all depends on how well you handle stress... I did not think I could do it but I amhanging in there and about to graduate with a bachelors in January. Dont stop your life because you were blessed with two kids. Take this as a new challenge!!! Good Luck!!!

Crystal - posted on 03/25/2010

Your toddler is probably wanting dad because he knows something is going on. I was pregnant with number two when number one was 7 1/2 months old. When I went to school the first time I went for 5 months full time in class. My first son was 3 and my second was just 1. Build a great support system and remember that what you are doing is showing your kids that they can make it through tough spots and you are doing this for them because if you don't when will you.

Wenonah - posted on 03/25/2010

Do online classes and start with one class at a time till u get the hang of things. It is possible. If online is not possible some schools have daycare and some help with child care if you cannot afford it. But i feel online is the best option. I read some of my homework to my kids, they think its funny.