It has been a little while since I wrote but simply because my man arrived home surprisingly and delayed me a little. This past week has been quite busy for me from filing tiny little man clothes, getting my books for school and planning his nursery. The biggest question I have received lately is if I am going to finish my degree or not, and/or when I plan on applying for law school after that. Although sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the thought of returning to school once he is here, that truly is what I want to do.
So, the answer to the first question YES - I am finishing my degree and will complete it by the 12th of Decemeber (hehe I have my exam schedule already; I know that'll make my fellow students jealous). Anyways, I decided after I got pregnant that I wanted my degree to be complete before the baby arrived so I took 3 summer courses to be able to only have 3 courses this fall. I will be working on 2 online courses as well as 1 night course on Tuesday nights. I am very grateful that I am not due until January and hope I go full term to ensure I get all of my course work complete. I am just as determined as a upcoming mom to set an example for my little man as I am to do the things I always set out to do. I always wanted to be a young mom and knew there would be sacrifices to be made.
I plan on studying for my LSAT test during the pregnancy and look to take the test in the Spring. I also wish to apply to a law program for the upcoming September and if I get in I will be happy, and if I have to write again and have a second attempt I will be happy too. I am fully prepared to hear people tell me "that's too fast to go back," "its wishful thinking," or "wow, I could never leave my baby that soon." However, I know I am the only one who knows what is right for me and my family and believe that I am doing the right thing. It's funny how life works and I feel saddened that I will face scrutiny for my choices instead of praise (not entirely, but in general).
I can't say it enough that every mom is different and only the mom and dad have the right to decide what is best for their child. It is so important to follow your heart and have a healthy life and just as bad as I want to be a mom I also want a good career and have worked my bum off thus far. I know whatever happens I want my son to be proud of me, to have a good life and for me to be able to provide for him in every way, love, nurturing and happiness. I think every mom deserves recognition from stay at home moms to those working moms; I know you're doing what you can!
Society can be cruel especially with everyone believing their experts in every field of motherhood and development but I know I will follow my dreams and encourage my child to as well. And if you chose to stare at me in the halls because of my choices please reconsider, this is not a road block for me, but a new path I am more than overjoyed to go down!
bye for now,
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oh, and a good friend showed me this http://viralwomen.com/post/10_quotes_about_boys_ and I am in love <3
