Overwhelmed: What is the right thing to do?

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  Posted by Blondiemissbeehaven1 Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:15pm PDT

  MY SUGGESTION TO YOU IS TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE THE PROS AND CONS AND DECIDE IF ALL THE EXTRA STRESS THAT YOU'RE ABOUT TO WELCOME INTO YOUR LIFE IS TRUELY WORTH IT...I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT BRINGING IN EXTRA MONEY FOR THE KIDS; BUT MAYBE YOU HAVE TOO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE RIGHT NOW...

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  Posted by Super Abuelita Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:19pm PDT

  Go for your dream! You seem to have your life on the right track. Be true to yourself, and you will never fail as a mother!

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  Posted by amber f Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:47pm PDT

  KAY,i too am a provider for my 3 kids, & i think you are on the right track!!! your kids will be okay with only a little family time now. In time they will be proud of your accomplishments & see you as a role model not just mommy.But as for deciding what feild to persue.. decide what is a reasonable goal & worthy of your time. Trust me you dont want years to go by & look back disappointed you didnt follow thru with you plans

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  Posted by amber f Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:47pm PDT

  KAY,i too am a provider for my 3 kids, & i think you are on the right track!!! your kids will be okay with only a little family time now. In time they will be proud of your accomplishments & see you as a role model not just mommy.But as for deciding what feild to persue.. decide what is a reasonable goal & worthy of your time. Trust me you dont want years to go by & look back disappointed you didnt follow thru with you plans.

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  Posted by tressa Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:49pm PDT

  Good for you. I know it's hard but you can do this with some adjustments. Make a list of your highest priorities for each day and don't do anything that doesn't have to be done or doesn't have a positive impact on your family. Eat healthy food and exercise to alleviate stress. The working and school thing is tough and you have kids on top of that!! Is there a way to cut back on some unnecessary expenses so you don't feel so pressured? Your kids might even buy into this (depending on their ages) if they know it will have a positive impact on your time together. Just take it one day at a time and before you know it, semesters will pass and you'll be where you want to be.

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  Posted by jasminka Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:53pm PDT

  Definantely do what you want to do, you might feel overwhelemed 'cause maybe you don't know how it will be like. Don't ever rush,of course everybody wants to get there and make more money, but, slow down and take your time and breathe. Just the same as I will hang in there. Thank you for that comment that you said, I really appreciate it.

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  Posted by SolsticeAngel Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:38pm PDT

  I too am feeling overwhelmed, so many choices, so little time! I just try to get as much information on what I am thinking about pursuing before I get started! Maybe you should try that too! Figure out how it will impact your families life, and go from there. GOOD LUCK!!!!

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  Posted by Kay Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:35am PDT

  Thanks for all your comments. I appreciate them.

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  Posted by Pecry Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:20pm PDT

  invest more into stock or personal ventures,being your own boss will let you make more mooney & sopend time with your children. Getting a liscence to sell is the same as gettting a dagree.PLus you get more time with your children, make more money, lead the law field bt being an example, and maybe pull anoyher out of trouble by taking in a partner. MAYBE. OR join a security firm and work on call and have a getaway. that pays well for your strss level& finacially.

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  Posted by Pecry Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:22pm PDT

  now what does a under expierenced h-v-a+C+e do for some cash around here,with some one following!?

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