First time mom here. I ended up getting pregnant in my last year of nursing school. My husband and I are so excited to welcome our little man into our lives. I am due March 21st however due to complications with gestational HTN possible preeclampsia, they are likely going to deliver the first week of March at 37 weeks. I am placed on pretty strict bedrest.

I graduated in December however I still have to take my boards to officially have my BSN. I need this before I can start my RN position. So on top of a complicated first time pregnancy, I am trying to study for my boards which I hope to take Feb 15th (Friday before my MILs baby shower), and apply for my first job in my nursing career. I'm worried my BP will continue to spike with all the anxiety and further complicate the pregnancy however everyone is telling me to take my boards before the baby comes because I won't want have to worry about studying on my 6 week maternity leave being sleep deprived/breastfeeding madness. Anyone have words of encouragement? I'm feeling lost.