Good on you for taking on challenges – it is what keeps us going and moving forward.

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Oh my gosh that’s me… But I have a 9 month old. I started back when he was 6months and am thinking of having a similar gap as you (I don’t want much more than 3 year gap). How do you cope with prac? And how do you do child minding? We have family look after bub a day a week but thinking when I do prac I may need childcare. I’ve been contemplating if I can do this. Thank you for sharing. You are doing amazingly

great story

Really right if you trust yourself you can do it, you will achieve what you plan.

I would love to thank all the supportive mums through this post, I have been struggling the last few weeks with an assignment due every week for a month and a half. Coming here and reading the comments have been just what I needed. It is never easy especially as illness is starting to take its toll in our household, but to know that people think its an amazing thing to do I say thank you

congrats, this is inspiring to read

Well done Melissa! Hope everything is going well for you

What an inspiration to other mums you are. Hope all is going well for you and well done

Wow I really don’t think I could of managed to do what your doing while having a toddler and pregnant.
I hope all goes well for you and in 2 years time become the nurse that you want to be, you should be very proud of yourself.

I’m about to start a degree with a toddler and am worried about the study load. I will just have to be organised I guess!

I absolutely agree with you. I’m currently a mother to an almost 2yr old, 5 month old, studying (self paced thank God!) and helping my husband start up our business which is due to kick off at the end of May. The past few months have been the biggest challenge of my life and I know the next couple of years will be even more so. But when I get a second to breath and think about what we’re actually achieving – gosh it’s rewarding – and fun! (mostly lol)

I really admire mums who juggle study with parenting commitments. My niece is studying at Uni part-time. It takes longer, requires commitment and support from your family but it will be worth it when you graduate!

I have 3 children and have just started studying to get back into the work force. It’s the first time I’ve attempted since school and wow is it difficult to do around the household. I have had to pull a few all nighters too and I already hate mornings but now that school is back something will have to give. I have passed two of my assessments so I am very proud of myself and I am determined to keep going. Good Luck Mummies

I am also studying, and pregnant with my third child! My eldest is 4 and I started when she was 1… I still have half my degree to go! Studying with kids is so hard! Often it’s more about the fact that your brain is so drained by the time they go to bed that you just can’t concentrate! Hang in there…. It will be worth it in the end

Congratulations Melissa! You are taking on huge challenges and moving forward on all fronts. Your ability to juggle both family and study commitments will be something that you can impress future employers with, as dealing with priorities, working under pressure and meeting deadlines are common questions in interviews — and you’ve got perfect examples of why you would be successful for the roles you apply for.

I can very well understand you as I just had my Masters degree. What I did exactly was, the least time i had when places are calm is to get a fast snap. In the night when all is sleeping, I will get up and read, until I made. I use to read at my work place too, take advantage of the least time you have.

Good on you Melissa – you should be truly proud of everything you’re doing. Not only are you creating a better life for your family, but you’re one hell of a fabulous role model for your kids.

Wow that is an achievement! You sound like you are doing a fantastic job! I dream of studying. Arcticwynta your daughter also should be commended for her achievements. Working in an aged care facility can be very physically draining, plus with a child and taking care of others. Good on both of you

good on you my Daughter is starting her next course soon her EN while working in a aged care home and looking after a 3 year old as well as Husband and her Grandmother with cancer as well as with the holidays my other Grandkids wanting to go and stay there as she never says no. I am so proud of her and really don’t know how she manages to do it all while renovating me Mother’s house