I'm due between Jan 7th and Jan 14th (my dr's gave me 2 different due dates). Spring semester at my univ begins Jan 12th. I am wondering if I can pull off going full time for the spring taking all online classes. Will I be able to do this? I will be having my first baby, so I really don't know what to expect when it comes to my own ability to function/think clearly when I will be so sleep deprived and tired. My husband has a month of paternity leave, but I will be exclusively breastfeeding (planning on it, anyway) so there doesn't seem to be much he can help with (we're also doing natural infant hygiene from day 1).

I'm going full time right now, and also working.

What do you think? Am I insane to even consider it? Or will I be able to do it if I manage my time wisely? :cross:

Yeah, you're crazy LOL. I seriously doubt you'd be able to take any classes much less a full load. You may not have even given birth when classes start. Maybe it's time to take a break from school.

I would take spring semester off ;)

Probably is doable (lots of things are doable), but IMO not worth the strain (and it would be a big strain)

Take a semester off - you are approaching a huge milestone in your life. You'll be glad you did, trust me :)

I could have done it with my first baby. Of course, my DH was a student at the time, so he was around a lot to help. I did audit a class, but that was hard, because it wasn't online.

Anyway, I wouldn't think you were crazy, depending on what hte classes were.

It could be done. My first was born mid semester during my first semester in graduate school I was taking a full load and I did ok, but it was a lot more work than it should have been. I would probably wait a semester if I was going to do it over again.

My little one is due in November and I'll be midway thru the semester and will manage. I think it can be done. I'm also signing up for full time in the spring for online classes then taking the summer off.

Oh it is definitely do-able but desirable? No, especially not with a first baby. I took a couple online classes right after my first was born and it worked out fine. I would honestly take 1 or 2 (especially to keep your registration time for fall term) but those first few months with a new baby are no time to overwhelm yourself. Plus, you NEVER know what kind of baby you are going to get... the sleeps all the time baby or the never sleeps kind. That can make a big difference in how you deal with the world.

I think it depends on the baby and
what type of help you have at home.

Some babies are "easier" than others.
I have four children.
With two of my babies, I could have done school work but
with the other two- forget about it!
I was signed up for classes after my last child, but it did NOT work out.
Now that she is two, I am enrolled full time in classes and work full time.
It is tough but I am doing it.
When she was a newborn, I just could not handle it because
I was NOT sleeping at night and I could not think.

I would take a semester off, best of luck to you!

I would not do it unless I absolutely had to. If you can take the time off, do it. College will always be there, your baby is only little for a little while. It sounds cliche but it's true.

Also, online classes often require MORE attention, work, and time commitment, not less. There's no lecture so all instruction is usually reading. It's your responsibility to keep track of due dates and assignments and that can be more difficult online (especially if your instructor is not very savvy with blackboard, lol). Don't assume that not leaving the house means it will be easier to manage. My on campus classes are much easier than my online courses.

Good luck and congrats on your first baby :).

Also, online classes often require MORE attention, work, and time commitment, not less.

Just wanted to quote that because I myself was in for a huge surprise when I realized how much more strenuous the online class was on me. Never again.

I'd arrange to take a semester off and just enjoy my baby. They are only tiny for such a short time.