GED? or Stay at home for the first year?
Posted by adminOct 29
amy asked:
im 18, it was supposed to be my senior year but im pregnant and im high risk so ive opted for my ged.
well ive been so busy that i didnt get it done in time. my baby will have heart problems and im due in 5 weeks. I wasnt going to do day care because ive worked in one and dont trust um. especially with my child who can turn blue at any min. and would need an air lift to a hospital 3 hours away for surgery. but now i feel obligated to choose daycare. we cant even afford day care. i cant work, my boyfriend only makes 300- 800 a week and day care is like 100 a week if not more let alone paying for a nanny or at home babysitter. we dont have any family who can take care of my child. i dont know whether to push off getting my GED or do daycare. the GED classes are mon- fri 8am – 2pm.
Im trying to get it done now but they may not let me in the program until after i have the baby because my due dates so close.
im 18, it was supposed to be my senior year but im pregnant and im high risk so ive opted for my ged.
well ive been so busy that i didnt get it done in time. my baby will have heart problems and im due in 5 weeks. I wasnt going to do day care because ive worked in one and dont trust um. especially with my child who can turn blue at any min. and would need an air lift to a hospital 3 hours away for surgery. but now i feel obligated to choose daycare. we cant even afford day care. i cant work, my boyfriend only makes 300- 800 a week and day care is like 100 a week if not more let alone paying for a nanny or at home babysitter. we dont have any family who can take care of my child. i dont know whether to push off getting my GED or do daycare. the GED classes are mon- fri 8am – 2pm.
Im trying to get it done now but they may not let me in the program until after i have the baby because my due dates so close.
3 comments
Comment by Mommy of One + One on the Way on October 30, 2009 at 3:27 am
Why don’t you do an Adult High School Program (AHSP) instead? The classes are offered throughout the day and you choose which one you want. As a matter fact, the counselor will give you a list of the classes you need to complete it.
Don’t do the easy way out… you are a Senior and I hope caught up with all you classes (not missing any credits). It shouldn’t take no more than 6 months to obtain your diploma.
As far as daycare is concern, there are many daycares that are free, however, you need to search for them. You have an advantage since you are single (not married). If you live in CA contact your local Health and Human Services and apply for cash aid. CALWORKS, they will pay for your school and daycare or you can call 211.
Comment by .pokey. on November 1, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I didn’t have to take any classes for my GED. I signed up at my local community college, took ONE test, and got my GED.
Comment by Shaun and Nikolas's Mom. on November 4, 2009 at 4:42 pm
If you go to Adult school, you can usually choose evening classes.