How many college credits should I take with a new baby?
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Well, I'm also a college student and also due in late August.
The main thing that I considered is that the fall semester starts at the end of August, so if I have the baby right when school starts I know I'll want to take some time off immediately after having the baby. So you should consider when the semester starts and if you'll be ready to go back to school right after having your baby.
Like with my school, if I miss the first class (which I could since I'm due so close to when the semester starts) I would be dropped from the class. Also, if you have to miss a few days you could fall behind pretty quickly.
Personally, I'm considering just taking the semester off. If I do take classes I'll probably only take one. I really want to be home alot during my babies first few months of life, and since I'm not working it would be really nice to get that time with my baby.
Online courses are a great option though. I think maybe taking 2 or 3 online classes would be good for you. I think you'll probably want to spend alot of time with your newborn and you might enjoy taking it easy for the first few months. You can always get back in full swing for spring semester.
Good luck!
You should at less take 3 or 4 classes.. and that 9-12 credits.. Because you can be stress about the baby and going to school.. I know important is education but your baby need you around that time.. So you have take easy and take care of your baby... It maybe take more time to graudation but your baby need your love and need a lot of your caring.. And when you have like mid-terms or finals try to ask someone to help you babysit... for few hours... Everything is different when you have young baby at home and going to school at the same time.. and working is going to be very stress ful. For now you should relax and do what you can for the spring semester and go from there... and when you finally get your degree you be happy and you happy that your baby was there to make you forget all the stress ful things...
I took 2 courses the first semester after giving birth - then went back full-time afterwards...and this was without working. It was difficult at times due to lack of sleep, but manageable along with the help of family members when I had a lot of school work to do.
Good Luck.
I went to university with a newborn. I actually carried her from class to class with me and it went really well she slept through most of the classes and if she fussed which was rare I got up and took her out till she settled. Most proffs just told me she was fine and not to leave unless she really screamed. As for the work load. I took 3 classes each worth 4 credits. I found I had more then enough time to look after her and do the homework (I also had 2 other children aged 3 and 2).
However having said that its almost impossible to judge. If you have a baby that sleeps all the time you can do more. If you have a collicy (not sure on the spelling there) baby you might find 3 classes hard. Also a first baby is a learning experience for the mother so it will take more of your time also.
You may want to really lighten your load or skip a semester all together...
I work full time and I have a four month old...and I barely find time to take a damn shower.
My world turned completely upside down...It took me four weeks just to get back into the swing of things at work and that's a no brainer...lol. School and actually learning and retaining info? On 4 hours of sleep a night for 4 months...no way.
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