college and pregnancy??

[Kat_K13]

I am 19 and I'm engaged to a wonderful man. He makes me so happy. I'm going to college in the fall of 09. and I know I want to have a family. I long for it. I want it more than anything, besides to marry my fiance. I was wondering if there are any of you who are pregnant and in college? how is it affecting you? If there are none then am I just better off putting away my want until I'm finished college? I'm on the pill because as much as I want a family I know that school is likely to be difficult with a baby. I see women with babies everywhere, I see pregnant women. they're all so happy with their family. I want that. I want the joy of having a child that is part of me and the one I most love. and yet I'm always squashing that want because of the need for school. I don't know what I should do.

any help or advice would be apreciated.
thank you

[Fay1984]

Hi am a full time college student its my senior year and am 31 weeks pregnant..am preparing for my bachelors in biology to go to dental school...of course it's hard BUT it all depends on you and how strong you want to complete your education ...you have to balance the two ...i know sooo many people that still go to school and have children ...forgot to tell am graduating with honors too,,theres nothing impossible so keep it up ....

[hope_peace]

hey hun..
ok soo I have a friend who did it.. she didn't get to spend the time with her baby as much as she had hoped but if you have a strong support system (your husband) I think you will be able to do it but you should also be able to drop out of college if you have to.. but at least finish that semester so its not money down the drain

[Kim1989]

yes thats tru. im not working. i cant even work a full shift with my hours between picking dominic up and having my classes done!

my college is paid for becasue i recieve more than enough financial aid. its not about the money why i say wait. its everything else

[Kat_K13]

I thank everyone for posting in Reply to my message! and for all the side notes! :)
hearing your stories is very helpful! I can't imagine how difficult going to school with a baby or child would be. That is why I asked :) and I'm glad I did. Now I can make a more informed decision. and hopefully be able to provide the life I want to provide for my family :)

Please feel free to keep posting. I enjoy learning from all of you. :)

[Kat_K13]

I live in canada. I am a northern resident as well as being status/treaty (native). This means that on top of the money I can apply for via SFA (student finacial assistance) I get an aborigional student grant. and because I'm a northern resident I can get 1 semester paid for, for every 4 years I've lived here. 1'm 19 so that is almost 5 years of schooling. To get the degree I want I will only have to be in school for a maximum of 4. So its all going to be paid for. :)

[alaysha]

Also, how do you know for a fact that "all" would be paid for?