I have days when the negative coments get to my nerves. But there days--when I'm 100% deaf to negative coments. Most of my Mds and dentists that I know give me the green light to go for it. People that have never been in College are always the ones after me trying to make me change my mind. Also there are some that never wen tto College and are always positive about the whole thing.

Isn't this sad? How can you put anyone's--specially women--dreams down? :boggled:

You ladies are such a great support. I'm glad I found women who are in my same boat. I know, I will leave the boat sooner than you that are going to med school....but for now, we have to prove them that they wrong!

Dental mom.

Yeah, even after I posted my last post in this , my sister who was my gaurdian after my mom died when I was 10yrs old was handing out negetivity. She is dependant on her jerk husband and is 38. She said to me "that's a long time in school, wont you bee too old to be a doctor, what if Ed (my fiance) leaves you"? Oh yeah, thats encouraging. I remained calm but wanted to scream "Are you f-k-g kidding me? I will be a doctor when I'm your age, you don't have to be 25 to be a doctor!!!" People just don't understand, and it's almost sad that I get my only genuine encouragement for people like you on mommd. Thanks girls, you are my inspiration.

Gosh, every time I visit this site, the discussion is so grabbing and every post I read makes me wanna go, "OOh! Me too! Me too!"

The only person who has fully supported my goals has been my mother. I'm still an education major, and from day 1, she has told me, "You don't want to be a teacher, you hate teachers (at least the local, catty ones). Do something you want to do, and not just b/c of the vacation and short workday."

Anyway, I've let my husband talk me out of med school several times, though now I know for sure that no matter what happens I am going to pursue it, and I let my mother know yesterday that after December 10 (last day of the semester) I am officially changing my major to Biology. But I was also doubtful of my abilities. "Mom," I said, "I can barely get through Math 101- college algebra! There is so much math involved and I hate all these stinkin formulas! I'll never memorize them all..." And she said, "OH yes you will! Jayne, you have been rambling about med school for 3 years now. This is your thing, and if you really want to, you will get through it!! Everyone has at least one obstacle, and if math is your only one (let's not forget painful shyness), you'll make it!" My mother is so awesome. It makes me cry when I think of how encouraging and supportive she is...but then I have more than that one other obstacle.

My husband- "you'll be almost 40 when you finish! Where does that leave me??" etc...).

My friends- "hahahaha!" "Oh, another ambition, sure, whatever." "Please, you dropped out of high school and have attended college sporadically (last part not true)," "I'll believe it when I see it..." "You have a family, three kids and a husband, are you crazy? Your oldest will be graduating from high school the same year you graduate med school- IF you get accepted the first time!"

Ladies, I have been visiting this forum for a while now on and off. I've sought advice from you a few times and tried to comfort you others. I've shared my plans with you and I've paced myself based on your wonderful, comforting, inspiring advice. It just makes me so happy to know that I am not alone in this, and that I'm not the only one facing those derned "obstacles." Mom telling me that everyone faces them reminded me of coming here. Thanks guys. Even when you may not realize how much your own personal trials mean to someone else, they really make a difference.

Amen to that! Good for you and good luck to you! I will also be finishing up (residency) when my oldest graduates. But it's not like my life ends at 40yrs. I will have several youthfull years to practice medicine. It's better to look back and be happy you did than to look back and wish you did!!!! Go for it girl!