Pregnant and completing masters

[ResurrectedGoldfish]

Hi, I’m due on October 2nd with my third baby. It was a bit of a surprise and although I’m happy about it, and I’ve always wanted a big family, I’m spending a lot of time scared and stressed about the logistics. I’m halfway through my masters degree, and will be writing my dissertation between now and August. My husband works full time as a teaching assistant but I’m scared that after my funding ends in August we’ll really struggle financially. Realistically our house is too small for 5 of us, and although it won’t be an immediate problem we will have to move eventually. Basically I need to start job hunting now, but I’m scared that given I’m 2 months pregnant, nobody will hire me. I worked so so hard to get onto this course, I’d be devastated if I had to give it up. I also had mental health issues with both my previous pregnancies and am so scared that they will come back. Just looking for a bit of reassurance/hand holding really that it’s possible to complete my degree and be pregnant.

Of course you can do it. Just take each day as it comes, be kind to yourself and give yourself some treats (chocolate is the best!). You've absolutely got this!

Having MH problems before doesn't mean you'll get them again and especially because you know yourself so much more this time round, if you get any MH niggles you'll pick up on them sooner and get the support you deserve :-)

Congratulations!!

Thanks! ☺️☺️ Just having minor anxiety attacks everytime I think about how much work I’ve got to do! Xxx

You got this 100%. It's completely understandable you're anxious because you have a lot going on in your life right now - but there are also lots of wonderful things to look forward to too. Studying can be so stressful and there will be moments where you doubt if you can do it, but you absolutely can and it will all be worth it once you've got your Masters! Focus on the end game. Just make sure you take time for yourself as well amongst all this (easier said than done I know). Make sure you rest and treat yourself - it will help clear your mind.

Congratulations and good luck, you got this! xox

If I can do it, you can do it.

I'm 39 weeks pregnant and am in the process of completing my final masters dissertation which is due in at the beginning of the summer. It's hard to stay motivated sometimes but if you've got to do it you will just find it in yourself to get focussed and get it done.