Newborn and University

[chloe238]

Hiya all,

My DH and I are going to start TTC. The decision came after an unplanned pregnancy MC. The MC made us both see that we want to become parents now.

We are both in university studying full time. After a long time, I worked out all the finances of how much a baby with cost weekly, ensuring for a fair amount left over for medicine etc. DH works part-time. Until we complete university, we would be recieve university youth allowance and family benefit etc etc which would be more then enough (with income)for the child, rent, food and savings. This finance would also cover us for two years after university incase finding a job in a related field proves difficult. Clearly relying on benefits is not a long time thing (well, I dont want it to be lol) but it will be a help for the short time till we complete university

I was wondering if anyone has had a planned baby while in university and how you managed.

Thanks

 

[Ceejay123]

My child wasn't planned.. So I can't help in that respect. But.. Me and OH are both students. I had to take a little time out after having LO, as he was born early at 4lbs 6oz. I will be going back in October. University is very good for mothers and fathers. they're understanding about finance, deadlines etc.

The finance I've received, I really can't complain about. The help has been amazing, it's doable.. But you have to be focused. When your LO arrives, you won't want to leave them.. x

 

[chloe238]

Yea I have spoken to a lot of mother who said they didn't want to leave their bubs!

It is defs a big decision to make and I want to make sure that it will all be perfect before we decide to go for it!

Good luck going back to uni