You're absolutely right that lots of women have to end their education for their families, but i know lots too who would have liked to continue if they could. If centrelink are mucking you about it's unlikely they'll be able to do so for 8 long years. Things change hun, you're really bright - you got into uni, it's such a shame to waste such a great opportunity. There are lots of mums on here who have had kids AND gone to Uni, so that can be done too, but it is hard hard work.

My mum left school at 14 and was having babies by 17. I'm her 6th, born when she was 43 and she STILL hadn't made it back to her education, something which she talked about with regret so often. She sadly died in her 60's and never did make it back to school.

I know the 8 years of study is a long time, if it ends up being that long, but perhaps it is worth it to have the rest of your life with a great career and enough money that you never have to struggle?

I guess i think not everyone has the sort of mind that can take them to uni, and when someone does, that's special, that's a gift they should be allowed to use for the good of both themselves and the society they live in. Everyone has value and it's great to find where our strengths lie and maximise them. I bet you're going to make a brilliant mum. And i bet you could make a great psychologist (if that is your aim). There's no reason you can't be both.

GOOD GOOD GOOD luck with the ultrasound hun.

Bx