Of course, there is no right answer to this question. There are lots of things that play a role in determining when is the best time to start a family and the...
Fist I would like to say that am excited about this group and find comfort in knowing that others are braving this journey. Obiviously! But here we can share...
I waited until finishing my PhD and starting a PostDoc to start a family. I now have a 16-month old and two part time (= 1 full time) positions, I am a...
I am finishing my Master's this semester and considering applying for a PhD program. I am 27 and my husband is 30 and we have put off starting a family...
Hi! And thanks for starting the discussion.... My husband and I originally wanted to start our family as I was finishing grad school, but my health got in the...
I am so happy that you started this group! I am a "non-traditional" student, having started a PhD program after being in a career position already. I found...
I have so enjoyed reading other women's experiences juggling family and academia and feel compelled to share my own experience. One of the major issues for my...
I am probably older than most of you as my children are 16 and 21- however, I'm interested in the questions/solutions you all are struggling with and may...
I'm a fifth year grad student in physical oceanography at University of Washington, and have a 1-year old daughter (or at least she will be 1 in 2 weeks!). I...
This is a question that has been on my mind for some time. I am a 34 year old 4th year PhD student with year-round field research in ponds that receive...
SO glad to have a "group" to identify with! I enjoyed the X-Women articles online awhile back - did anyone else read those? A group of successful (but...
I had my first child last year at 34, and because I was just under the cutoff for being considered an "old" mom (35 or older), I was given additional testing...
Interesting results from your seminar. I too have found that spending an extra year on my PhD to have a child has been no problem, BUT that is because I had...
Hello everyone, it's been so great to read everyone's stories. I felt the clock ticking while working on my Ph.D. and really wanted to have a child but my...
I think Monika is absolutely right - you do have to sacrifice something . . . I went into it thinking I could do it all, but I found I couldn't commit to full...
Hi all, I've been enjoying reading the posts, too. I have a 22 month old and recently also got tenure (yay to both!). I wanted to have children earlier (I'm...
It's good to know that other people are making this work. I have a 7 month old daughter and am in the second year of my PhD. I have 3 more years of funding...
Carolyn hit it on the head -- there's no one right time to have a baby, and I'd venture that the only wrong time is too late, since we're all limited by...
Hi science and families group! I am starting my job search and curious about others' experience with search committees knowing that a candidate has a young...
Both of my advisors have young children and wives in academia. That has made a big difference in my ability to work from home as I write my dissertation....
There is no reason to discuss this topic with hiring committees before an offer has been made. Hiring committees differ, but none should be taking family...
Hello Carolyn, I am currently on a search committee and will be happy to share my experience with this as (and if!) it arises. BUT as you point out the issue ...
You've gotten some great advice already. There are family-friendly institutions out there -- I was 8 months pregnant when I interviewed for my current job!...
I feel compelled to join this group, as my labmates and I have been having these types of discussions for years! I, too, am interested in the response to this...
Hello, I saw this message last week and meant to respond with my experience but time got away from me. I am finishing my postdoc and I have a 17month old...
Hi All I wish everyone a happy new year and wanted to share something that I received in my inbox recently. It's from a group called MomsRising and is along...
Hello, I'm a Ph.D. candidate and the mother of a 2 year old. I'm writing up my dissertation while taking care of my son at home--with help from a babysitter 3...
Hello everybody and especially Sara, I read your article in Frontiers in Ecology and Environment (and by the way discovered this group :) and found it very...
Hi Flore Thanks for sharing your experience! It's amazing that you are through your Ph.D. and only 26 years old - congratulations. It feels very uncertain...
Hi Everyone, I just read Sara's article and joined this group. Sara, thank you for writing the article! It feels wonderfully reassuring to find other scientist...
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