Two year olds are no limit soliders whole will run into a wall head first and not blink an eye. They’ll be okay with your sister while you’re gone. It’s better to do your program now and better yourself for you boys. Long-term memory doesn’t even begin until about 4 so they won’t even remember “mommy wasn’t there” when their older. You’ve got this! I know leaving them will be hard but you can check in with them throughout the day and it will get easier with time.
I am active duty in the Marine Corps and I can tel you that leaving them at the age of 2 is going to be a lot better then leaving them at the age of 5 or 6. Not only that but you will get a career out of it that your kids will see and understand. Never be afraid of doing something you want to do because of your kids. They would never forgive you for holding you back because of them.
I would say go for it!! You maybe on a wait list next time. What your feeling is total normal!!
Just do it…they will benefit in the long run and probably adapt quickly to your new schedules !!!
If you can afford not to work then stay home and wait another year 1/2. 12 hours a day is a long time to be gone.
See if your sister can take classes on what kind of first aid including cpr to take that involves infants and toddlers. And get a certificate saying that she passed it. Don’t pass up this opportunity. You’ll adapt and so will your little ones
Then dont take the job. If you are even questioning it dont take it. However this opportunity may never come again.
This time will go so quickly. You have the rest of your life to career and “program.” A little window in time to be mommy. Its so precious. And you don’t get any do-overs. Also- across the spectrum of human-child raising, only our society, in the last gen has had the (what I think is an unnatural idea) to separate mom from young at such a tender age… I know that many do. I just think that thousands of years and trillions of people doing things a typical way - isn’t “wrong.” It is what is normal and natural, and we are going against the grain, we are the anomaly, the anecdotal exception, the blip on a long arc of time that future gens will scratch their head about…
My mom was in the Air Force when she had me, and almost a year later, she had my brother. I’m now 19 and he’s 18 (other siblings too). The point is, it was really important for her to raise her babies at home full-time. She attended a butt load of different colleges throughout the years. 6ish years ago she became a certified teacher. We hated not seeing our mom for so long, and it almost didn’t feel like we had one on some days. After moving to Florida (now 2 years ago) she started nursing school. She’s halfway done with it. Next year I’m moving out. She’s in the accelerated program, and it’s been MONTHS since it’s felt like I’ve actually had a mom. I work now too, almost full-time while living with her. She spends almost everyday working on homework for school now, and it’d be nice if she was already a nurse because she’d actually have a schedule where we could plan things around it. She maybe goes out once a month with friends and maybe twice with her family right now every month because she’s so dang busy.
I’d recommend if you can do it while they won’t remember it, you’d feel better in the longer run. You’ll always miss your babies, but at least you’re setting up to have a better future for yourself and your family. 
I say go for it when the twins go to school it will be harder
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I think you should try it! You will never know until you do and if you put it off you will regret it, worst thing you get a semester done and if you hate it then it’s only temporary
I struggled for years with the guilt of leaving mine with someone else for an education but then when I finally did we became closer and I was able to financially support them better and I felt better about myself. I say go for it
Do it. Dont worry, that anxiety goes away after about a week. Youll regret it if you dont.
Is it to better yourself and life for them??? Then the answer is do it
To make life better for your twins and you have family to help and a husband who is there do it cause it’s harder when they get older
If you can
whole heartily TRUST your baby sitter, I would say go for it. I never left my kids with anyone other than my mother. The one time I did it was a nightmare that my son is still suffering from at age 38. When I have to make tough decisions I Pray about it, I ask God to give me an indication if I should go forward with whatever it is. I ask him to place road blocks and an indication to me that It’s not right at this time. Wish you well.
Stay with your babies. You can do this at a later date. Your babies wont be babies forever.
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Im a single mom of 2 girls they will understand and eventually it will be a better future for them as well with better income coming in
You should go do it. It’s better when they are young, they will need you to be there when they are older. Go for it!!!
Do it. This is every working mother’s dilemma.
You got this! And it will make all of you appreciate each other more
Your kids will never be that young again, enjoy your time with them. Find a program you can start when they start school.
I say you can always start that program later, but you can never get back those precious baby days.
I wouldn’t do it. I’d Wait until they are of school age at the least.
Don’t leave them. Wait til they’re at least in school and then leave only when they’re gone. You need to raise your children
Ask God what you should do. Will you get accepted in 1.5 years maybe maybe not your children will adapt and you will too it is hard leaving them but do what God says
Do it. This is ultimately for the benefit of your children that you become successful. They will learn from the example you lead. Will it be hard, YES but you wont regret it.
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Im like you. I had just started college when i found out i was pregnant. I cried everytime i left her. I got over it but know the feeling. My sister watched mine too
Your education will give them more opportunities,but if it doesn’t bode well after your semester,stop. Go back when they go to school.
That’s a long time to be away from 2 year old twins including travel time to and from the sitters. You get off at 6. How will you fix dinner and take care of the twins and your hubby when you get home?
I would do it, it FOR your kids. But those hours seem a little much.
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You should do it they will never remember at age 2
I remember a friend asking me whether she should adopt a baby when she was 44. My response was in 16 years you will be 60. Do you want that with a child or without. Her daughter just graduated high school. Do you want to be your next milestone birthday with or without the certification?
Finish it while they are young babe ! Go for it !!
Honestly, in my opinion, work and classes will always be there but your kids being two only happens for now… 12 hours a day is a lot of time to be away from little kiddos so young and many may not agree with me and I get that but I’d rather be home with my babies right now. I can pursue anything after they’re a little older. I’ll never get a second chance to raise them.
As far as anxiety goes, if anxiety is your only pull back then don’t let it stop you. If you don’t like the hours though, don’t do it. Because 12 hours is half of the day, and most of the other half they’ll be asleep.
I know it’s hard but your sister will take good care of them and if something does Happen she will call you and let you know
Do it now. It actually gets harder when they get older.
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What’s more important to you?
Don’t listen to anyone telling you not to do it, before you know it kids will e at school and you would have missed out on this great opportunity, just make sure you plan fun things for the weekends…
You never know what you can accomplish until you try.
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Take a deep breath and go to class, Momma!! You’re creating a better life for your babies. You got this!!
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If you have a trusted sitter go for it you will be a phone call away if anything happens you got this mamma
They will be fine don’t think the worst just do it and get it over with you will be done befo Re u know it. Good luck. 
You do what’s best for you! Go with your gut feeling.
If you do it now or will be easier for then to start school.
Start it there is no time like today
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Omg if you have someone you trust to watch them then better your life dont hold back
You should go!!! What a great opportunity!
Just do it. Kids are better at adapting than you think. You could also end up regretting not doing this now. I wish I did stuff when my kids were young. I hate that I waited.
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I’d wait there only little once
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Don’t deny a brighter future for a struggling present.
Cant help, I was a stay at home mom
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You will be a better parent for it!
I did it. Regrets. Miss those years
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Do it now while they are young and you have been accepted. You trust your sister so go for it!
Go to the program. You can’t stop your life cause of kids. I worked and was gone all day. They survived and so did I. Your sister will do a great job watching them. You are lucky to have her. I had strangers. Do your program.
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Start. They’ll let used to the routine
Myself… I would stay home and enjoy those sweet babies for the next year and a half. They’re only going to be toddlers for a short time. You’re going to miss out on so much of the best momma years if you’re gone. They’ll be ready for preschool by then and it will be easier for you and for them. I quit my job to stay with my babies until the youngest was in grade school.
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I say stay home with your kids.
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Wait until they start school
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Normal feelings for a mom…do the program 
Do it! Your kids will appreciate the sacrifice when they’re older and you have an awesome career. Don’t mess things up with financial aid. Your kids will be fine.
Donit while they’re young and cant really remember…
Just wait until they get a little older.
They are almost 2. Perfect time to get them used to a new routine. Waiting til they are older could cause seperation anxiety. Dont feel guilty for leaving them now. Do whats best for the future of your family
I am a believer in being with your children in these early childhood years, if at all possible. They need YOU. Is there any way you could have an on line option? The strongest grown ups I know had the consistency of their Mother’s presence in those early years before they were emersed into society for public school.
A child’s core personality is formed between 2 and 4… it is normal to want to be part of this. Your anxiety is part of a normal motherly instinct and a messenger to you…
I had a horrific baby sitter experience as a child and this abandonment by my momma took a big toll on my life. A huge toll. Your sister you trust is different than a misguided baby sitter, I realize. But just speaking from a child, now grown up, perspective of missing out on this time with my mom.
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Working mom here too and left my bay to my mom’s when she was 3 months old and I only get to see her on the weekends. Yes the guilt is just overwhelming but I had to do what I had to do. If I had a choice I would’ve stayed at home for her but the situation did not allow us to do so. She now obviously is closer to my mom than me and it hurts me a bit knowing that. I still work but now I work from home and my daughter is now 6 and she is so happy I am right next to her all the time. She told me how she used to feel when I was not around.
Gurl…trust me, I’m in a very similar boat…JUST DO IT!!! It’s gonna be SO worth it in the end, and sets up your family to be in a better situation down the road…
I’ve always been a working mom but was home with my first for the first 6 mos…it WAS hard going back to work but once a routine is in place the kids will be fine…just make sure you fully trust who’s watching them…Congratulations on your huge accomplishment!! Dont let anxiety steal your dream away!! Once you start, everything will fall into place
Do it, I think it’s important to do something for yourself, it will also do the kids good to be away from you at times. I have 3 children and spent my life around them all the time. They are now grown up and found that I had nothing else besides being a Mum and now I regret it. Children grow up and leave the home and have their own life. U need something for yourself else u will get regret it later in life. Find a balance between being a Mum and doing something for u 
Do it!!! This is huge for you!! Take the plunge and make a better life for you & your twins. In 18 years when it’s their turn you want to be able to say that you took that same leap of faith and didn’t let fear stop you.
Anything can happen to them at anytime regardless of whose watching them. Don’t let fear make this choice for you.
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Go for it . The rewards are at the end for you and your family BLESSINGS
Do it now. Dont wait. Trust me.
Good luck an CONGRATULATIONS
From someone that personally had to rebuild from scratch as a single mom from a nasty bitter abusive cross country divorce do it. Being a single mom is hard as shit anyway and tbh it already sounds like you have more help than I ever did. DO IT. Your children will be with family and you would be the first to be notified in an emergency. I went through the same mindset when having to go back to work. Girl you have an opportunity here. Take it. Your kiddos are 2. My kiddo is 6 and doesnt remember being 2. Get that head start now and you will be making some decent money by the time they are in school. Take advantage of the now and set them up for their future later.
Do it and get it get done.
Life happens. Do the job and enjoy the kids
You got this girl!!!
Lkfe of a working parent. Go make a life better for them
Teenagers need you more
Good luck
Grow up your immature idiot
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You may regret it if you don’t do it. It is hard but it can be done. You can do both.
Go for it. The kids will be fine 
Do it. Achieving your dreams will be good for them, too.
Your kids will be fine and the younger you start the better opportunity in life they will have. Ask yourself this. What kind of future do I want to have when my kids are older/grown? What kind of life do I want to give them? Will this schooling/job improve all our lives and help me to help them in the future? Aside from that your “what ifs” don’t make sense. What if they choke on something when you have them and you still can’t do anything for them? What if they get hurt in your care? It’s just as likely with you as with those who can really be trusted. All will be fine. You got this!
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If you don’t go now you’ll continue to make excuses in the future as to why you can’t go.
Your children will be just fine without you during the day, Find someone you trust and go do the program for yourself and your twins to better your future!!
Go ahead and start. You got this. This is your dream and it sounds like it would be the best for what you need to do for you and your family.
Go back to school. I did when my 1st was 14 month old. Went to school through my 2nd pregnancy. Last year of school my 2nd was a month old. It was hard but so worth it. If I didnt’t persevere then I would be out of job during did covid time. But I have a stable job that I can work from home to take care of them. Going back to school was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m also setting up an example for my children and my schoolmates. That’s it’s ok to not know what you want to be when you were younger but do it once you know no matter how old you are.
go for it everyone will benefit you having big paychecks better to leave with sister whiñe young your blessed having her to help
You can what if yourself to death. Be glad you have an opportunity to better yourself while your child is young. It gets more difficult as your child gets older because activities will increase. Your child will be in good hands as you said. Yes it will be difficult at first but all of you will get used to it, and in the end it will pay off because you will be able to do the job you want. It is normal to worry about your children, it is not normal to let those worries stop you from doing anything. You might need medical help with the anxiety, either counseling or medications from a doctor. The choice is yours but do consider the benefits to going now, keep in mind you will have the same anxieties in a year and a half, same anxieties in 3 years, once you start the program and get used to the schedule your anxieties will diminish none of us like change, none of us like being away from our babies, even when our babies are in their 20s like mine (26, 23, 21) it just shows you care about your child. It may also help to force yourself to think of 3 positive thoughts for every negative thought you have that way you start focusing on the positive, for example you think about what if your baby gets hurt, then think about working toward your dream job, better income, better future. Good luck with either choice.
Do it you will also be setting a great example for your children!
Doing something you’ve always wanted to do will make you feel like a better you, which will make you better for them. Being a whole person, albeit tired in the short term is really important. Just remember to let the little stuff go, like a clean house, and spend that time with your kids instead. Best of luck to you. I’m a single working mom of five, including triplets. You can do this.
Go for it! Life happens…and sometimes plans get put on the back burner…then your twins are suddenly graduating. It will definitely be easier on them than you. Give yourself some grace, take a deep breath. You are leaving them with your sister…that’s awesome! Just try to make sure you have some quality time with them each day. Even something as short as 5-10 minutes where it is ALL about them. You’ll be great and so will they!
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You’ll make a way and succeed. Or you’ll make excuses and never do anything. I’m sorry it’s so harsh, but it’s true. I went through my program with 4 kids. Was it easy? Oh God no! Was it worth it? Yes. Because now, I can support my children without anyone’s help.
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Great opportunity lucky to have I only had one but a least twin keep on and other company so they aren’t on own remember u are doing this for them as welll. u still going to see them
If this is going to give you a career track to provide a better life fir them then do it. Easier when younger. They dint remember
12 hr’s a day 5 days a week is a very long time at their age you will be tired then there’s washing etc then weekends will be catch up time and not family time I did it with mine when they were young I was constantly tired and couldn’t give them what they had before .now years later I regret it but I did it for the money your choice but 60 hrs a week I would wait for 18 months and see how you feel then …
It’s a for a season, and it’s for the benefit for all of your family please go or you will one day regret. Your kids will always be your kids. The program will start and finish
Start! Your children will benefit from a mom who is educated and fulfilled in her whole life. Those little people will grow up and leave you- and you need to make sure you are prepared to live your full life. (And having time to miss each other will be a sweet bonus.)
You should do it…your babies are stronger than you think. They will adjust and adapt. For you, love them that much harder when you’re with them…