About to take a huge step

haleyw458

I'm moving 2 hours away to get into a dental hygiene program in August. I don't know ANYONE in the town and I'm scared shitless! My family has been such a huge help and we're so close that I'm not sure if I can do it without them. I seriously see my parents every day and my sisters 2 or 3 times a week.

I know that in the end it will be worth it, but I'm just not sure if I can do it. The furthest I've lived from my family is an hour away and even then I had EX with me and a ton of friends. What if I need some time away from DS to study or whatever else? I have nobody to watch him. I can't just take him to my parents house anymore and leave him to get stuff done.

When I told my mom my plans the first thing she said was, "You'd have to leave Drake here. You can't take him from us." Is it bad that I actually considered it?

I'm just so nervous and needed some place to let it all out. Send me some encouraging words ladies!

achase123

Well, your mom needs to understand that it isn't about her relationship with Drake, it's about you bettering yourself.  I think it's fantastic you have such a close relationship with your family, but it's hard for them to look at the situation through an unbiased perspective.  I totally understand where you're coming from and I think that I would get the same response because I have almost the exact same situation with my family. 

that being said, if life circumstances came up, I would be willing to move, if it was for the better of me and P.  You have to go with your gut!

TwinkieFiend

I'm in a similar situation with my family and I can't imagine moving 2 hours away, either.  Good for you for being so brave!

PrincessFiona9

Do what you think is best! I'm getting ready to move out with SO in the next week or two and it's exciting but also nervewracking. 

DHYGchica3

I graduated this past may from a MA dental hygiene program. It was no cake walk by any means, but doable.There was a single mom in my class. She struggled but mostly because she let boy drama get in the way of studying and being serious about the program. She did graduate once she got her act together (she ended up getting KU and then had a mc, so I think it made her put things in perspective).

You will need to put long hours in studying, make friends with the girls in your class. Study with them, find someone who has a child the same age so your kids can play together while you study. You will need all the support you can get, and since your family is away, you need to make a support group and new family out of your classmates. I felt like all the girls were my sisters.

Any questions about hygiene just PM me. :]

WhatDidIDoWrong

Good Luck Haley! 

You have to do what is right for you and Drake. Since you don't know anybody in the new town would you consider leaving Drake with your parents for the first month or so. It would give you time to get adjusted, meet people and find a sitter for him.

I know someone who left her son in CA and she moved to Philly for a job. After her first year in Philly she had her son come live with her. Everything worked out for them.