I need help to decide what to do :(

[Jennie13]

Hello

So im thinking of doing a course this year, Dental Nursing. It would be part time, 2 days a week in the class room for first term then 2nd 3rd 4th terms 1 day in class and 1 day on the job, also work to be completed at home. I would put DD in daycare 1 day a week, then my mum(who we live with) would have her the other day.

Its a good opertunity i think. Its a $7000 course, but i will get gov funding which would leave me with just $1600 to pay that i can pay off over the year. your gaurenteed work at the end and its fairly good pay and school friendly hours. I think that this is a good time to do it, (next year im going to england for 2 months).

But I feel bad being away from DD, I hate it is she too young? Am I trying to do too much? Will i regret not spending as much time possible with her while shes so young? I dont want to be the sterio typical single mum relying of the government tho. Ever since i quit school i have wanted to further my studies. I have cheap rent atm living with mum. Should i wait for the year after? I dunno its so hard

Id love to hear some advice/opinions TIA

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

hun, personally i think if it's an opportunity that at this stage in life you can both afford and would have support doing then i would give it ago.
There are days where i WISH i could go to work or go and study but we don't really have the $$ or the support to drop the girls anywhere.. it doesn't mean i love my girls any less.

Also think of it in a sense that F would be getting some extra socail interaction at child care which is great for her development.

[Snacks]

I think it's a great idea
I returned to work and study when Natalie was 13mo. It was hard being away from her but she coped so wonderfully.
For me, the ideal is to spend the first years with your kid/s, but that just hasn't been possible for me and I probably wouldn't have coped with that lifestyle in hindsight anyway. I personally don't think a 1yo is too young for CC, but that is totally personal choice and what you are comfortable with.
I was a dental nurse for a year out of school and I loved it! I think it would be an enjoyable course. GL with whatever you decide.

[*Twinkle*]

It's a great idea hun! Go for it! I know you will be incredibly guilty putting Freya into care, but I promise you she will flourish and grow there.

[Beatrix]

Im returning to study this year too!!!

I am actually very excited about it so my advice for you is its only 2 days a week so go for it... Daycare is great for young ones and will give her a chance to interact with other kiddies, plus my girls get to do stuff there i wont do here because of the mess...

good luck!

[Janie]

I am a dental nurse (on maternity leave) and I love it! I've been doing it for almost 14 years now, it's been a wonderful job for me. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask

Good on you for trying to further yourself, I'm sure you can work it out.

[Jennie13]

Thanks for all your replies ladie Its great to get some advise!

So im doing it! Start 10th feb! Freya will go to daycare on Tuesday's and mum will have her Thursday atm. I am really excited! I really want to do something for myself after a tough few years with xdp. So i cant wait to start! It might be tough going but its for my & Freya's future

thanks ladies this really is such a good place to turn to when in doubt <3

[BeautifulMadness]

hard being a parent...

I feel like that, but sometimes its good to be away from them..

im doing a 6 week course and its 2 days aweek im just lucly its in the evening...but i still have to leave my kids with my mum for an hr or so...but then i think...im doing this for them so we can have our own hosue so i can get them into a great school