Is it possible to be an OB/GYN and still have time for to be an involved parent (specifically mother)?
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Yes, if she has a partner who supports her, gets home by end of school hour, and has at least three days off per week, like Sat, Sun Mon.  And she has good health so she is not sick from the work load.  Good for you if that is what you are striving for.
209749
You can do anything you put your mind to!! Get focused and know that everything that you do now helps your baby's future later. There are so many successful people that had unplanned pregnancies. YOU GO GIRL!
387588
This is something you are going to need to talk to your OB/GYN about.  Your health and your babies health are too important to take advice from people that are really not qualified to make this decision.  I hope all goes well with you and the baby!  Good luck!
478775
My best advice in addition to what has been posted, is to focus on getting into medical school while in college.  Once you are in, you will be able to rotate through all of the medical specialties, and profess your inclination towards OB.  Then sign up for several fourth year med school rotations in OB.  \nTry to become involved in OB research, whether clinical or basic science (that, you can start in college, but is not essential) during medical school, that will earn you a lot of respect when you apply for an OB residency your fourth year of med school.
1125098
Becoming a godparent is a very wonderful experience, but remember that it comes with many responsibilities. If you will not always be around when that child needs you, and in some cases before a parent, then no matter how honored you feel your answer should be no.
1022993
I have a daughter, and parenting is the hardest thing I have ever had to do.\n\nIn fact, I am getting myself permenantly sterilized because parenting is so unfufilling.  I love my daughter and I take damned good care of her, but this is IT.  I want my freedom!\n\nSo, yes a woman  can feel fufilled in other ways.\n\ncareer\ntravel\nfinancial stability\npets\nother people's children (you can give them back!)\nquiet\n...I could go on
714911
First, of course it is possible.  All it takes is focus, work, and commitment. If you have those, you can do it.\n\nSecond, don't count on being female or minority as being a help.  It may, but probably not.  You will have to work your asss off in Grad school.\n\nThird, screw everyone else.  This is between you and your God, your conscious, yourself.  If you are a single parent there is another consideration - your relationship with your child.  With a good support group you can surely do it, but even without one, you can do it. \n\nThere will be sacrifices.  You will have to give up something.  Maybe straight A's, maybe some luxuries, niceties, even things you thought were essential.\n\nDrive, motivation, focus, willingness to do hard work.  With these you can surely do it, not even a question.  Without the commitment to yourself, however, you don't have a chance.
76323
False!  The ability to parent effectively varies from individual-to-individual.  Furthermore, in today's world (i.e. where more women are engaged in careers) a great deal of parenting falls to the fathers.
670928
It's too late for me to be a father again, but I can be a grandpa.  I'm looking forward to that.  Besides, it's not my life long committment, I can always hand baby back to mommy. (and snicker cause I know the baby needs changing)
668583
You need to see an OB/GYN about this.
623644
Chances are against it, but yes, it is possible.  Try to go to www.scarleteen.com, they've got some expert advice on all and any questions about pregnancy, curiosity, your body, anything and everything under the sun.  It really is a great help.
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I'm not really a mother, obviously but I am a single father.  That has changed my life more than anything in the world could have.  I'll be quite honest, before my kids were born I was a bit of a partier and I really didn't take much seriously.  When my oldest was born I was only 18 but he really taught me there was something to life other than staying out late drinking with friends.  And because his mother couldn't see that and she didn't want to be held back from the life I gave up, I had to and still today have to play the part of mum and dad.  \n\nBeing both a mother and a father to my kids has turned me around so I'm not pretty much the polar opposite of how I was before they were around.  I learn something new from them every day and I think and hope I'm becoming further and further away from who I used to be.  Being a parent has taught me to put them first instead of myself.  I'm so lucky to have each of them around, they've all changed my life in so many ways that it isn't possible to write.  I'm sure every parent says this but it really is true.
674581
Well that is not easy, I think alot of it depends on the woman, if she can juggle all that.  Some women feel they have to work to keep their sanity.  If the time a mother spends with her child is not good time, it is better she works and enjoys the time she has with them.  Sometimes being away from the children make you enjoy them even more :)
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My life partner and I are an interesting mix between the two.  I look more like a guy, short spikey hair, sometimes people mistake me for one.  My partner is the beautiful, medium lenght haired girl.  She has a son, and was previously married.  So, by appearances, I'm butch and shes femme.  However, I play a more mothering role than she does for her son.  She acts more like a father to him than a "typical" mother.  She is more like the man who sits in front of the TV or computer all night.  I play housewife and cook dinners, get her things when she asks, but she cleans the house and does laundry.  And, when we have another baby, i am the one who wants to carry it.  I cant imagine going through life as a woman and not experiencing what could possibly be the most wonderful thing in the world... having a child growing inside you.  But, if we were to ever get married, Id be the one in the tuxedo (no dresses for me!) and she would wear the dress.  Go figure!
103435
Yes there may be talk to your obgyn about it.
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Being the best Mom I can be
266176
Yes.  Some women can.  It all depends really on your body makeup and how healthy you are.  But it's certainly not unheard of.  If it's not your first, I wouldn't recommend it, though.  It would be hard to raise a child as you grow older.  You'll miss out on a lot and so will they.  But if it is your first, then I say go for it.