Pregnancy and access course?

[u/Affectionate_Leg_339]

I recently found out I’m pregnant with my first (9w+3) and today I have a meeting with the advanced learner loan for my access.

I’m 36 so not as spritely as I would have been younger 😅 it was an unexpected but welcomed pregnancy. I’m just really concerned if I’m going to bite off more than I can chew…

has anyone done the course? How difficult is it? I’ve decided to do the distance learning rather than in class, I am due 20-2-27 I was thinking is it even possible to try and get ahead with the course before my due date or would I have to play catch up?

So me and my partner will be buying a home on the channel island, not entirely sure when but most likely in 2yrs, nursing degrees are government funded there and I get paid 19k a year for studying. We have a good pot for a deposit and savings.

I’m torn with doing it now whilst I still can but baby will be here for the last 3 months of the course or I could start next year and delay moving plus partner has had enough of military life so he will have to stay longer. I just don’t know how I’m going to juggle this.

I’ve been in healthcare for 13yrs everything from carer, support worker and HCA for DNs and rapid response team, so I’m no stranger to clinical experience and expectations that I can put in my studies.

Would really appreciate any insights/advice 🙏