Going to school 2 weeks after having baby?

Question

An esthetician program I’m very interested in starts July 11th and our third baby is due June 26th. That would only give me 2 weeks. 
Classes are Monday-Wednesday 8-5pm 
Has anyone ever went to school or work so soon after having a baby? 
Idk if I’ll be able to do it mentally since I’ll want to be with my baby. Also, I’ve never had to pump that much since I’ve always been a stay at home mom. And who knows how I’ll be physically. With my first I had her all natural but horribly painful healing for 2 months. With our second he was born emergency c-section and I had many complications during that. My incision opened back up 5 hours after and I hit an infection the next day. I didn’t get back to normal for probably 4 months. 
I just really want to start if possible because their next classes won’t start until next year!

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It might be even less than two weeks if baby comes after your due date. The timing sucks but I think it's worth it to wait, the bond with your newborn and your healing takes priority

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That's such an important time for bonding with your baby. I wouldn't loose that over a program you can take later

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That sounds awful to me. I waited until I was in a solid place and didn’t have any outside commitments to have a baby. Give yourself the time to recover and enjoy the baby. School will always be there, your health and a brand new baby will not.

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You won’t even have stopped bleeding at that point. That sounds 100% horrible. Like many others have said, I’d prioritize bonding, healing, & nursing time. Not to mention SLEEP.

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The healing with your second child sounds awful. I wouldn't risk your healing window for school (that reboots every few months or semesters).

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I can't see how you'll retain any information. You'll be tired, sore and uncomfortable.

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I wouldn’t do that. Your health and healing comes first and should be your #1 priority.

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Take the next session.

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I was enrolled in college when I had my second.. classes were already in session. I birthed my daughter on a Thursday and on Monday I was back to class. I had classes Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday. It’s possible but it also depends on the person if they can. My husband was home taking care of our daughter and would pick up breast milk on the days I had classes.

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That sounds hard to do. I wouldn't plan on being able to attend but as long as you have the support and early rest your body needs, it might be possible.

Going to school 2 weeks after having baby?

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