Will I be too old?

MamaTanya · #1 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:01

Need to ask a question...

I'm 26 with two young children (2 year old and 4 year old) and I'm yet to enroll on a course. My reasons for this are childcare really. My boyfriend has just started a 3 year Adult Nursing course, so he won't be flexible when it comes to childcare. My parents are both busy and my boyfriends parents live hours away.

I've been thinking about this realistically and think I am going to have to wait until my youngest starts school at age 5 before I begin studying. That way I can make use of after school clubs when needed.

I didn't get a very good GCSE maths grade, so I'm thinking my best option is to do a part time access course first, then progress to the midwifery course after. If I add this all up it means I won't be ready to begin my midwifery course until I'm 31...will I be leaving it too late?

Everyone I know seems to be studying around me and I feel like I'm being left behind and my time is running out! Any advice?

Norman · #2 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:06

Oh my goodness!!! No!!! 31 is about middle in my cohort... Don't worry - you've plenty of time!!

moggy · #3 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:10

Oh my goodness dont' think you're too old. I'm 35 and not thinking about applying for another 2 years! You'll be a spring chicken compared to me!

Mads · #4 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:11

31!!! A mere spring chicken. Think of all the years you will still have ahead of you to devote to your career. BTW I'm 40 and just about to apply for a 4-5 year part time course so if I'm lucky enough to get a place I'll be 46 by the time I qualify and it doesn't bother me in the slightest. 20 odd years to give it my all. Good luck in your journey xxxxxxx

Mads · #5 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:13

Spring chicken! Great minds as they say lol

BellyBug · #6 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:17

Hey Hunny - I'm.......er........ahem----------In my forties

With a very young child and a baby

. As of yet I dont have to take me zimmer out on placement and as D/S is on top floor of Hosp thats probably a good thing.

Your never too old to chase your dreams - go for it. I'm not on a bursary but I believe that you can get childcare help if you are.

MamaTanya · #7 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:21

Thank you for your replies, you're right, I should stop worrying and keep reminding myself that I have plenty of time! I should just enjoy this precious time that I have with my children. I think I am just feeling very ready to do something now. I haven't studied anything for 7 years!
I love this site, you all put my mind instantly at rest, thank you xx

goddessmomma · #8 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:23

HaHa Bellybug zimmer frame. Good one...

I'm 42 hun next and just doing an access course and hoping to go to uni next year.

Go for it my lovely. When you qualify you will still be ten years younger than I am now!!!!

Good luck with it all my love ;0) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

midwifemissy · #9 (**permalink**) 20-Sep-2008, 21:35

Hi,

I can give you all a good few years lol, so no, you will definately not be too old.

If it is what you really want to do, then go for it, and i wish you the best of luck xx

wannabee · #10 (**permalink**) 22-Sep-2008, 08:43

no you wont i have of heard people starting at 50 years . i will be at least 30 im 28 now but want another baby before i start so thats at least 3-4 years, just use the time you have to research and get exerience if you can