Advice please anyone!?

[KaileaB]

Hey,so I am 29 weeks preggo with my 3rd baby. I am a full time college student working towards an environmental degree. I am due September 12th and my classes start back on the 16th or 17th I believe. Also, I keep 2 extra children, a one year old and a 2 year old on school days while their mama teaches. I also have 2 boys of my own, 1 year old and a 3 year old. So, that means I would be in college full time and have 4 toddlers under my care along with a newborn baby.. my husband is encouraging me to take a semester off and ask the lady I watch children for to pursue daycare for atleast a month or two while I recover from delivery and readjust. Here's the kicker, that woman is my mother and those are my siblings. And I am only 2 semesters away from being finished with my degree... if you were me, what would you do? Continue college and babysitting or take a semester off and ask my mom to pursue daycare for her two children... help please. I'm so anxious and confused.

[kleopa]

Take semester off. You will surprise how much "free" and productive time you'll have, whichh will only benefit you and your family. Don't overload yourself

[reedsbaby]

College isn't going anywhere. Take the semester off, it will help your family tremendously and is really only 4 months long. Maybe try only taking 1 class instead of a full load...?

[mommycook]

Take a semester off but keep the kids

[Nai8Quique]

I honestly think you are overdoing it, you need to realize the danger that you could expose those kids or yourself to, not having proper rest and trying to take care of 4 toddlers and a baby... I wouldn't even attempt to put mysef through that, for everyones safety and sanity. College will still be there next semester and the siblings need a new baby sitter for the first month or two. Take your time with your kids, you will do better in school with less stress on your shoulders. Please take care of yourself, best of luck!  

[Nae270]

I would definitely keep pushing towards my degree cause that's what going to be a benefit to your family. And honestly I would ask my mom to seek options for her two kids so that way you can focus on your family without added stress.

[MrsMba]

I kept reminding myself that it's only for a moment.....as I missed my daughter while taking tests online or writing papers. It was tough but I did. I did have a lot of support though. There were moments when the pressure was too much. So maybe consider a semester off if your mother can't afford daycare. Your professors will be more than understanding. A new baby can be very demanding and having. 4 toddlers to take care of too maybe just too much. You are almost done, don't waste your money or time by failing.

[KaileaB]

Thank you, I really am perplexed. My mother can't afford daycare and I can't bare to have her struggling. I know I can handle it, but I know it will be rough. I guess the worst part is that my husband keeps putting me down for not dropping everything. He seems to believe that I will neglect the baby when she gets here for my other responsibilities.

[MrsMba]

I gave birth while pursuing a master's in public health. I asked for two weeks off and was allowed to make up at the end of the semester. Talk to your professors. I do agree that it maybe a good idea to ask you mom to put your siblings in daycare for a month or two. You sound like a strong lady but we all need help sometimes. All the best!

[lkaykirk]

I say take a semester off. I kniw its so close but you will need that time. Also maybe there is a friend that can take the other 2 kids for like 1 month? Maybe.