I've just finished a chemistry course at Uni. I'm teacher training next year. Both full time, five days a week, set hours.

First, DS was already in a Nursery he (and I) love. That helped. He stayed in there an hour or two extra every day so I could get homework done. And a bit of housework. That did slip - but DH was OK with that because I got my 86% average, which was above my aim.

Second, I have one child who is sleeping not brilliantly but enough that I am not insane. I am not doing night feeds. I am not sad I am missing fifty firsts a day (I do miss firsts, but I did as a SAHM too because DH got a lot when I was in the shower or cooking). DS is old enough to enjoy me not being around all the time and having different children with whom to play.

I'd suggest you hold off TTC until you know how Uni will impact you. I'd love another baby but DH and I know it's a daft idea to TTC when you're re-training and starting a career. Six months into a career with a steady job, that's fine. But not right at the moment - very daft idea for us!