wizofoz

I took L3 three weeks before giving birth... NOT something anyone should have to go through. But the reason I pushed myself despite my physical condition was that I couldn't imagine having to study for and sit through an exam with a baby in the house, or possibly later with kids around. Fortunately I won't have to experience that and I'm glad I did what I did.

Keep in mind you won't be sleeping much during your child's first few months. Yes, babies sleep a lot, but you will need to rest when your baby is sleeping. And it tires the hell out of you when they are not sleeping through the night. You will not be functioning at 100% for a while post-birth. Having said that, it probably will be easier to find time to study with a five month old as opposed to a 17 month old (one year later). Its going to be harder for the 17 month old to understand why mommy can't play. I say go for it as you won't have a mat leave one year later either. Possibly get part time or full time help with baby so you can have blocks of study time even when baby isn't sleeping. Good luck!

Kudos to sherbeer for getting through L2 with a ten month old!

misslee, CFA

iteracom

I studied way more for level 3 than 2, an I assume most others did too. Apply that to your own L2 experience I guess. I took level 1 a month before the birth of my twin boys and passed the 2 subsequent exams, but fortunately my wife stayed home the first year before going back to teaching so she was able to do the heavy lifting while I studied. As long as you have a good support group (I.e. Parents/in-laws that live nearby : ) you should be able to find the time.

ninja1024

I did level 2 twice. first time when I was 8 months pregnant and failed. last time with a 10 months old walking around. I thought it was real hard. since the first 4 months she was sick and needed a lot of attention. later she could walk than it also very difficult to study. mine also doesn't sleep that much. I always thought that babies sleep a lot and while she sleeps I can study... NOT. she refuses to take a nap and want to play.

I signed up for level 3. just to give it a try. No baby is the same. maybe you will have a easy child who sleeps a lot and is very sweet. anyway you passed level 2 so carry on and get 3 as well.

mar350

I'm not sure how many females we have on this board, let alone women who went through L3 during a pregnancy.