To want to become a midwife?

[CoralRose]

I'm 28. I have three DC 5 and under. My husband is self employed and works long hours to make ends meet.

I have no qualifications (except GCSE's) and would need to be in full time education for at least 4 years (I think) before I could start work.

It will cost us a fortune and I will see little return (in terms if money).

It will be tough, and I won't get to be Sahm to the 3 dc anymore.

AIBU, should I forget it and get a part time retail job when the DC are all at school?

Whilst in contrast, I am now learning that I was not a loss to the profession. You wouldn't have wanted me, and I couldn't have done it!

My midwives have been brilliant and evidently doing a very difficult job, so thanks to you all!

CoralRose - Did you go for it?

I'd also love to know what happened! Did you become a midwife?

It'd be nice to have an update :D

I wanted to be a midwife. I joined Studentmidwife.net and ended up deciding on nursing instead, the insight from other midwives made me realise to me it will always be a deep interest, but not a job role.