Mature Student Midwife To Be Thread 35+

Hello all

I would have made this a group but I don't think I can at the moment until the site changes are made.

It doesnt matter if you're holding an offer or not yet but I thought it would be a nice idea to have a thread that is aimed at the trials and tribulations of being of a "certain" age. People of all ages of course doubt themselves from time to time but it's always nice to have somewhere to come where you know there will be understanding.

The worries of mature students are different compared to the worries of much younger people and having a peer group is always lovely whatever the age.

Ive lost count of the times I've read.."Am I too old to...." or "I'm 39 is it too late....."

Mods if this is in the wrong forum please don't hesitate to move or even make into a group if it can be done?

Anyway I'll start by telling you a little about me.......

I'm 46 have 3 kids 23, 16 and 9. I've been married for 17 years now and finally have an offer starting in Feb next year. Had to do access to qualify whilst at the same time running my travel business and it caused many tears and tantrums but I got there!

Am I worried about the degree? you bet I am am. I couldnt get into my local uni for the last 2 years so have taken a place in Reading and will have to live away from the family and visit frequently whenever I have more than 2 days off at a time. I will miss them unbearably but I also find the thought of my midwifery dream of 15 years slipping away unbearable too so I'm grabbing the opportunity while it's there.

On top of this I have pre-menopause on it's way..apparently..yippidee doo daah I've had to start walking everyday to prepare for placement as I'm so damned unfit ....oh yes and my libido seems to have gone on holiday (not that, that will matter much since i'll be away )

If anyone has done the leaving the family thing before and it's worked let me know. If you've done it and it hasn't worked.....shushh!!

Re: Mature Student Midwife To Be Thread

Done llithyia and thank you

Hello fellow wrinkly ! ;-) I'm 38 next month & this is my second year applying. I can only apply to one uni as I too have a family. I've been married for 17 years as well and have 3 boys 14, 10 & 7. Well done on getting your place x

Hello Mrs Flowers

I spent two years thinking I can only apply to one uni but after my second refusal from my local and then being told there was nothing wrong with my application it was just due to numbers I decided I had to think outside the box as I'm on a time limit so to speak.

I'll be staying with my Aunt and Uncle as their children have flown the nest and they have a spare room to let to me (at family rates!) that gave me access to about three reachable uni's but luckily I got the offer before having to go through it all again in September

One of my children is leaving school in May 2012 and the other is settled in his primary so I think it'll all be ok....I hope so anyway xxxx

Welcome Niteowl

Lovely to see you in here....have you come down off the ceiling since hearing about your place yet?

Wow! all over by 40 that was quick. Part of me is sad that my lady machinery is retiring but also part of me will be glad when I don't have all the monthly stuff to worry about.

Know what you mean about falling into bed too.....I can just see us on nights...curled up in the day room having a snooze...NOT!!!

Ah yes it does seem to run in families doesn't it.

I was so pleased for you when you got your place. I can't wait for all the form stuff and the pre-enrollment. Feb seems to be taking forever but then at the same time I know it will go fast if you seem what I mean?

I can't wait to go but I'm dreading saying goodbye!

Hi, I'm 41 years young with 3 children 18, 16 and 9. This was my second year of applying as last year didn't have enough qualifications. Done access course this year and then got my conditional offer in February. Feeling really lucky as got my first choice uni which is only about 30 mins away and placement even less and my offer went unconditional this week. So no trials or tribulations so far.