why i might not apply to med (the long story):
i reallllyyy want a family, a rather big one (3-5 kids) and want to dedicate time to my family (don't want them with babysitter and daycare all the time).. and it's just a personal priority to me.. and for me, family trumps career.. a personal choice, of course
i know i could become a GP and get out of school earlier but i really want to become a paediatrician which takes more years of training.. and either way, the earliest i would be out of school/training would be 28 or 30..and i want to start a family a bit before that (24-26ish)..and even lets say i manage to find a time to have kids.. working days are like 9-6:30.. and i just feel like i couldnt give 100% to my career or my family.. and yes..as you can tell i'm rambling and confused lol... cut to the point, i'm considering becoming a neonatal or pediatric nurse practitioner or ward nurse or something of the sort (but get a master's for sure)

..i'd appreciate your input/opinion on balancing family and medicine.. and if you think it's possible/practical for me to do it given my constraints/dreams.. anything really . thanks!!!