Is there any mums who are pregnant and studying who can give advice and support?

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I have 2 beautiful children and found out a couple of weeks ago that I am expecting my 3rd! I am also studying an access course and I just don't know what to do, my access course is due to finish in June so I am able to finish it BUT I am struggling already and behind. Morning sickness has been VERY bad in the past few days and my DD who is 1 year old is going through a sreaming stage which isn't helping. The most annoying thing is that I have been offered a uni place which I am planning on derferring for a year but that is conditional to completing and passing my course.

I also have problems with childcare for my DD as my DH lost his job last month and I was unable to pay for her nursery place so a friend has said that she can look after her but it means a lot of traveling.

I have had to take A LOT of time off due to my childcare issues and sickness which has left me very behind and so my attendace is VERY low which could make me fail the course. I'm confussed because on one hand I really want to finish my course but on the other hand I feel that I have taken too much on and I really don't know what to do.

I'm not sure what I am looking for in posting this, I just needed to get it off of my chest.

I have almost (final exam in 2 months) finished a law degree from home. I have been through 2 pregnancies and am currently 10 weeks pregnant with number 3.

I found it hard work, but managed to get through, the only major obstacle I hit was my DS being born 4 weeks early (5 months ago) and being born by EMCS and my exam was due 2 weeks later, I postponed and am sitting that in May.

I found the tutors very helpful and once I got past the first trimester things seemed to just slip into place.

It was easier for me I suppose as it was a home degree and only required me to attend tutorials once a month and the occasional day school.

Have you spoken to them to see what they advise?

Hi there,

I am studying an Open University degree and working full time and am pg with my first. I am 16 weeks and have been suffering with incredibly bad morning sickness since 6 weeks.

I wanted to tell you that you're not alone, I do not know how your access course works but I had to speak with my tutor for my course as like you, I am very behind. It has meant me actually missing out a couple of assignments that will lower my overall grade for the course but as my tutor says the important thing is to finish it whatever happens.

Talk to whoever is in charge, be honest say you are struggling if you ask for their help they will tell you your options.

Good luck