a student, a wife, a mother of three

United States
February 6, 2011 4:22am CST
I'm struggling with my life. I have full tasks to fulfill. I'm a PhD student in communication. Struggling with coursework, research and assignments for my first year. Now at 4.17 am I'm still up trying to write my research proposal. Tomorrow, I have to wake up early, prepare breakfast for my family, do the house chores - clean up the house, doing the dishes, wash clothes. Even worse, I have class tomorrow at 12 noon. My eldest daughter is going to school at 7.30am. I have to wake up early to prepare her snack and lunch. Boil the water and prepare milk for the second daugther, then breastfeed my lil 8 months baby. She's awake now. Got to stop.
6 responses
• Romania
6 Feb 11
I must say you have a great determination. I really love to see people that can do this and still be in one piece, mentally. I always had a little monster of fear who told me not to over do it. Me, I'm a PhD student myself and attending a second university. But, i wouldn't even consider having a baby now, my boyfriend with whom i am for 11 years is enough of a responsibility :P. I really admire you, but i would advice you learn, if you don't use them already, some fast sleep technics, so you can make the most of your few ours of sleep. They teach you to rest very well in a very small period of sleeping time. Also the food intake must be rich in vitamins and minerals, glucose, amino acids and fat acids, to sustain your body functions. You could, for example, use your children nutrition as an example for your own, because I'm sure you give them only the best. Well, i wish you success in everything you decide to do in life.
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@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
Maybe you can find a temporary help or some assistance from willing relatives.
• United States
6 Feb 11
I am currently pursuing my study in the United States.I'm from Malaysia.So basically I have nobody here to help except my hubby. Getting "paid" help is out of my budget :(
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
7 Feb 11
I see. Wow, that's too hard for you. wish you good luck on all your endeavors.
@dearlene (78)
• Indonesia
7 Feb 11
I salute of you can be as wife, student, and mother of three. I can imagine how preassure that you face. But based on information that i get, woman can more preasure than man so I think you can handle a preasure like that, event better if you enjoy the study that you have. You wiil enjoy it.
• China
6 Feb 11
my mother is 43 years old now.i am very in honor of my mother .Everything she has done for me is full of love
• Philippines
6 Feb 11
WOW! You are an inspiration! I am also currently struggling but not like yours. I am still learning and groping with my first job and at the same time studying for a Licensure exam. My job is demanding so much of my time and there's just too much pressure from it that I can't even manage to glance at my reviewer. Knowing that I there are people struggling like me is a comfort. Having those challenging roles to take is very much arduous but fulfilling.All those hard work that you have to undergo will be rewarded with such blissfulness you can never imagine. I have read a quote somewhere which goes like this: "If it's not painful it's not worth it." Just keep in mind never to give up because when things get worst, it only means it's going to get better. So appreciate the worst for you to cherish the better. Go GO GO! :D
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
7 Feb 11
Wow! I must say I salute you. I am also a mom of two and I must admit I am really having a hard time doing our daily routine. I am also working, though online. But staying focused is very hard to do. Especially when the kids are crying and stuff. It makes my head throb. Oftentimes,I feel that I am so down and that I have no other world to look at. But cheer up and know that you are handling the most fulfilling job in the entire world :)