My .02, for what it is worth--
Great advice Jenn, I couldn't agree more. Kids are incredible and somehow they tend to arrive exactly when they are supposed to. Family planning is a completely individual decision that must come from within the individual.
By the way, I too, am having to exercise enormous restraint to not give into the second baby bug ...yet.
Right now, you have the opportunity to put your needs first. This is a unique position that will never again be available to you after kids come. Sure, kids become more independent, but YOU will be the one who changes. You will find no merit in burnign the midnight oil for a project. You will be amazed at how much your priorities change and maybe, just maybe, that career and education will not be as important.
Education, especially advanced degrees and the related testing, take a lot of time and discipline that would be quit difficult to juggle with little ones. Besides, having an education before the kids comes means that you stand a better chance of being able to take care of them should life through you an unexpected curve ball. But if you get your degrees and licensing before you have children, you will always have had the experience and credentials.
Your best bet is to spoil any nieces, nephews, or friends' kids absolutely rotten and enjoy the peace and quiet of a family of two for awhile.
With all of this being said, you have to make your life fit your dreams. Many people stronger and more capable than I have juggled career and family exceedingly well.
Tee Hee....(Not much help am I?)
Kelly
Great advice Jenn, I couldn't agree more. Kids are incredible and somehow they tend to arrive exactly when they are supposed to. Family planning is a completely individual decision that must come from within the individual.
By the way, I too, am having to exercise enormous restraint to not give into the second baby bug ...yet.
Right now, you have the opportunity to put your needs first. This is a unique position that will never again be available to you after kids come. Sure, kids become more independent, but YOU will be the one who changes. You will find no merit in burnign the midnight oil for a project. You will be amazed at how much your priorities change and maybe, just maybe, that career and education will not be as important.
Education, especially advanced degrees and the related testing, take a lot of time and discipline that would be quit difficult to juggle with little ones. Besides, having an education before the kids comes means that you stand a better chance of being able to take care of them should life through you an unexpected curve ball. But if you get your degrees and licensing before you have children, you will always have had the experience and credentials.
Your best bet is to spoil any nieces, nephews, or friends' kids absolutely rotten and enjoy the peace and quiet of a family of two for awhile.
With all of this being said, you have to make your life fit your dreams. Many people stronger and more capable than I have juggled career and family exceedingly well.
Tee Hee....(Not much help am I?)
Kelly
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