A Day in the Life of a PhD Mom | Ivy League, Kids, and Pregnancy

Sarah shares a day in her life as a PhD Mom. Sarah will graduate from Cornell University this summer though her experience isn't that of a typical graduate student. She has two kids and is 24-weeks pregnant!
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[@dianamendoza108]

I'm about to start a PhD but I also want to get pregnant very soon. I was sad by thinking that I had to decide whether to choose the adventure of the PhD, or just drop it and start the adventure of being a newly mom. But after watching your video, I got amazingly surprised that, if you can manage to have a family of almost 5 people, it's because it is possible to make it... I guess it's just a matter of choice. I really hope you can continue to make videos and, if possible, give a few tips for those (like me) who have this crazy idea of combining a PhD with motherhood... and thank you so much for your video!

[@sofiatariq9612]

I had both of my babies who are 11 months apart while doing my Master’s. It was super hard because of pregnancy brain but my God I survived and got 5/5 GPA for my thesis work. Also got my paper submitted. I honestly felt like a super Human

[@jessiewang4201]

Can’t even use words to describe how much respect I have for this woman

[@priscilarodriguez1904]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am a single mother of two wonderful teenage boys and I am heading to UCI to start a Ph.D. program in the Fall. I was nervous about it but seeing you being a supermom while juggling school gives me hope.

[@jameschen2308]

Wow, from child raising to research, you really raise the bar on human endeavours

[@christinelinton2382]

Thank you so much for sharing! Inspiring to see someone balancing career with a big happy family...plus pregnancy! You are really a champ!

[@hanadiettroudi7080]

Thank you very much Sarah for sharing your experience. Im a PhD student and a mum and was looking for inspiration after beeing exhausted .. thank you for helping me with some new ideas..

[@nousername2520]

You are amazing, much respect. As a single PhD student myself, I usually find myself procrastinating a lot given the pandemic and then complain not having time. I really should learn from you.

[@sciencebyjayamaa8322]

Wow. You are so inspiring Sarah, thank you for sharing your journey! I am 14 weeks pregnant with my first baby and last year's PhD this video gave me so much perspective!

[@mrsceva1]

GOSH...... I’m almost tearing up because im watching my life here!! Im in an intense nurse practitioner masters program. My kids are younger. That’s pretty much the only difference! Oh and I’m pumping a lot of breastmilk while studying and running around. It’s hard to balance it all but I do believe it’s worth it!

[@jenniFer468]

Michelle Fowles Ceva I’m watching this as a RN with a toddler but wanting my graduate degree. She still wakes up in the middle of the night, I’m not sure if I’ll handle the lack of sleep. You ladies are an inspiration!

[@vaneeand]

We are debating on a third and was just accepted to DNP program. I hope you're doing well! There are like minded moms out there... I just don't know many.

[@azjargal3921]

Thank you very much. It's a wonderful inspiration. I'm a PhD fellow mom with two kids studying abroad.

[@TheTnaidu]

You are an inspiration, I have no excuse now! Thank you for a wonderful vlog, I think the wall idea with an audiobook is so good. Good luck with the defense x

[@billygrahamram8535]

Huge Respect to you!

[@mgjimvel]

Thanks for sharing and congrats for your babies. Questions : what time do you wash dishes, go to the market, clean house, fold and iron clothes, make payments of bills? How many hours do you spend with you little children per day? How many hours do yoy rest? How many hours do you spend working in your research project? :(

[@anastasiatsoukala306]

Thank you for this video! I found it helpful and insightful. I was really disappointed when I realised that there was no other video posted from this channel, as I would really like to know how did it all turn out!
Bless you and your family!

[@dianasingnarpi1499]

Very helpful for me,as I am going through the same stage

[@deannalmullins]

Omigosh. I’m so thankful I found your channel. How often do you have to go to campus? I’m going to start this time next year and I feel like, as a mom, I’m going to struggle insanely.

[@smilykena9144]

Thank you so much !!! Respect!!!

[@naviaalwyn1217]

Highly motivational 💯💯

[@FreshFabFine]

I just found out I’m pregnant right before my second year as a PhD student and I don’t know what I’m going to do the workload is insane and I’m already so fatigued:(

[@OneBigHappyLife]

Hi Sarah, thanks for commenting on our channel. I know you are just starting out on TH-cam and wish you luck. One bit of advice, you should probably avoid dropping self-promotional links on other people's channels. The links go straight to spam and could cause you to be blocked.--Tasha

[@breastmilkdr]

One Big Happy Life please excuse my ignorance and poor etiquette. I didn’t want my fear of doing something wrong keep me from reaching out. I appreciate the comment and will heed your advice. Thanks so much and keep up the great videos!

[@hopefullnes4557]

Im also comsidering to have a child during phd and Im confused about it.. i always fancied it but witnessing the workload during masters.. it has left me confused

[@jodieelizabeth585]

loved this, thank you!

[@brylianderson9257]

Hi aunt sarah! It’s your niece Bryli

[@breastmilkdr]

Bryli! How are you?! I miss you so much :). Love your photo

[@al-noor9041]

Amazing

[@TheSummeryly]

Hi, Sarah, thanks for your inspiring video! how are you now? do you want to share more ?

[@speakingfromthecloset6767]

Hello, did you have research experience when you applied to your PHD program?

[@lindadelalifiasam5878]

“A dripping mustache “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂The little girl is my real inspiration here 😂😂😂😂😂I need her kind of energy for my PhD. But on a serious note thank you for this ma’am. Clearly pregnancy or not PhD is possible.

[@breastmilkdr]

😅

[@haneenfayez8342]

Thank you veryyy much for the inspiration vedio, you are really make me happy seeing you so powerfull and energtic , i was looking for anything help me estimate what my life going to ba after 5 months when i start my phd with my one year boy and what will happen then can i handle that or not, thanks alot and hopfully you and your child are in good health right now. xoxo

[@enjsdjdjj6480]

Hi really help me motivated , just curious how old you were when you start your PhD I'm 38 people say it's too old for starting a PhD any suggestions will be really appreciated bless you and your family love from Australia

[@hikmotsalako747]

Just do you..who cares if you are 50 when you start? My dad was close to 50 when he got his..this is for you..You got this💪

[@sarahmauser3687]

reference

[@Miss_AriStarry]

Why are you wearing outside jacket while making breakfast?

[@georgeschlaline6057]

I'm Sarah Reyes I wear knee socks always
When I shower and sleep When I take a bath

[@josphineogugua]

You are such a super woman 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@randabourmel4639]

So beautiful ...i am a single mom ans i wish to contunu my phd...all the love ❤️