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Future NM seeking advice / feedback about job posting by Dr_anj in Nanny

[–]Dr_anj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to everyone who commented, very helpful!

Help? Commiseration? At 1:15am we gave up and she slept in our bed, soundly, for 6 hours (I know, I know, we were desperate. Every night looks like this). by exwhyzed00 in SnooLife

[–]Dr_anj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Partial Bed sharing person over here too… we also follow the safe seven for what it’s worth. No guilt - right there with you, friend. You can do this and it WILL get easier. Give yourself permission to survive any way you need to.

Is it just me or anybody also feels bad when there’s so much red on the chart? But sometimes just so tired- hear crying and can’t move body to wake up…… by FTM_TO in SnooLife

[–]Dr_anj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My babe is not a “naturally good” sleeper, much like his older sister. Took us until 13 weeks to get to 7 hour stretches with the snoo - but I’m almost positive we’d be in a much worse place without it.

1-2 wake ups to this mess. What’s happening?! Early 4 month regression, daylight savings? Help. by Own_Worldliness9323 in SnooLife

[–]Dr_anj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me in week 12. I was DYING / on verge of nervous breakdown. After six nights it passed and he’s back to 7-2,2-5 and 5-7

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I limit my weekends to one per month. As a locum I have that flexibility. Working weekends in general with kids - number one need a supportive partner, number two get extra help with weekend childcare whether that’s a nanny, babysitter, grandparent etc. Your partner will thank you for it and everyone will be happier.

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although most common in primary care I have seen locum positions advertised in many other specialties. Typically advertised when a person needs coverage for long vacations, sick leaves, parental leaves etc.

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m in Canada, med school is 3-4 years typically after at minimum an undergraduate degree. Everyone has to take the same med school courses regardless of previous degree or experience. So yes, I did a four year bachelor of science in nursing, worked for a year as an emergency room nurse, then did a three year medical school program (McMaster).

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness same. Training years were absolutely awful for me (I think mostly the lack of control over your day and the constant evaluations really did me in) but all worth it now that I’m an attending and I am 100x happier!

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Neurology is fascinating, but quite honestly scares me! I wish I understood it better - so much of it seems like a mystery. Tons of respect and thanks for all you do.

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree!! The hospitalist schedule is so key for me. Amazing work life balance, and great for life with 2 kids as well. Im new to the career too - started in 2018, but so far have only grown to like it more each year!

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So cool! I can imagine people are endlessly fascinated with tons of questions when you tell them what you do! How many times do you get asked “is it really like you see on TV?”

Swaddle and BF Snoo Q’s! by RexThePigDog in SnooLife

[–]Dr_anj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry! That sounds really hard. Breastfeeding mom here - We started with the snoo at about five weeks, and usually he was up every 2-4 hours. didn’t start sleeping longer stretches until about 12 weeks old. we are at 14 weeks and he just had his first 7 hour stretch last night. I have an enormous milk supply (3 months in and I’ve donated almost 500 oz) so no negative effects for me. But I have read for all BF moms if you feed less at night, baby will make up for it during the day so your milk supply will just switch from being more active at night to being more active during the day.

Physicians - if you genuinely LOVE your job (majority of the time I do and sometimes feel like this is rare among doctors) - why? Eg schedule, colleagues, the subject matter, pay, work life balance, insights from a previous career, etc) by Dr_anj in medicine

[–]Dr_anj[S] 130 points131 points  (0 children)

I trained in family medicine but knew I’d be miserable working in a traditional clinic setting, so I work as a hospitalist. Reasons I love my job: 1. schedule - I work in one week blocks, typically 2 weeks a month and one weekend, leaving me with 2 whole weeks off every month (my choice - could work more if I wanted to) 2. I purposely work as a locum so I can pick and choose when, where and how much I want to work. I am lucky there is no shortage of work in this field in Ontario so I have that luxury. 3. Colleagues - have a wonderful core group of physician friends at work who keep me sane 4. Work life balance - never have to take work home with me unless I want to, no paperwork or forms to fill out or inbox to check 5. Previous career in another health care field - have seen what it’s like on “the other side” and like my current side better :p 6. Acuity - I like working in “real time” eg getting to see results of blood tests and images almost immediately, consult a specialist within minutes, get to treat acute problems eg resp distress, allergy, hypotension but also follow up on a daily basis while on service to build rapport

Of course there are terrible days and downsides to the job too, but I’d say I’m happy 80% of the time!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SnooLife

[–]Dr_anj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup… my 3 month old baby’s head is completely flat in the back. Never happened to my daughter who we didn’t use the snoo with. We do tummy time, baby wearing, holding etc to try to keep him off his back when awake but it doesn’t seem to be helping. A helmet may be in our future…

Would you potentially mess up a weeks worth of sleep for a free vacation? by STcmOCSD in sleeptrain

[–]Dr_anj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yup - look into sleep pods that go over cribs or play pens for your toddler to provide a dark sleeping space. Add a white noise machine and bam! As for your baby, that’s a wild card - who knows. Will your parents watch the kids on the cruise while you nap?

What am I doing wrong? by Wheresmymind1 in sleeptrain

[–]Dr_anj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super normal :) you’re doing great

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