It's not too bad - I've just got my dissertation to finish so I work on it in the evenings after she goes to sleep and whenever she takes a long nap during the day. It's hard work, but it also feels great to do something that's about me and what I'm interested in, iykwim.

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I went back to uni to do my final year of a French degree when my LO was 5 months old (I was pregnant on my year abroad - in year 3). It was hard but a lot easier than I had imagined. I was in uni 4 days a week, 8 hours of lectures plus seminars, oral classes, homework and a dissertation (plus the usual essays, presentations and exams!) but somehow you just manage! In fact, I was a lot more focused this year than in the previous 3 years. Harrison really taught me to use my time wisely and I worked my butt off on the days I was in uni. It worked out that my OH and mum used annual leave to have him one day each per week, and the other 2 days he was in creche (quite pricey, but I was happy for him to go - he really enjoys it, has a great relationship with the girls and does far more there than I do with him in a day! Plus, starting so young, he's never really known any different so has no problem going to anyone now...) If you want to do it I say do it. I was determined to finish my degree. It'll be so much better for my son and my family in the long-run. I had my last exam on monday and I graduate the end of July. In the meantime I'm relaxing, enjoying everyday with my LO and looking for a rewarding job. Best of luck whatever you decide! xx

I think there are days i think i wont cope and days i think i can take on the world, the odds have been stacked against me so far and i have done brilliantly but we shall see? Me and my family deserve it and i am going to go full steam ahead and do my best, thats all anyone can ask, i am not superwomen after all! and i do not want to fizzle.......xx