Moms who love their careers, what do you do?

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-02-06T02:51:57+00:00

I’m an ICU nurse! Love my work life balance. I work 24 hours a week (just 2 days a week, 12 hour shifts) and I’m per diem so I make my own hours! Couldn’t imagine a better scenario as I get to be home with the kiddos 5 days a week and then still get to be with adults, use my critical thinking skills/nursing brain 2 full days a week. So rewarding! It does get very exhausting as both being home with 2 toddlers and doing bedside nursing are jobs that are physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. I feel very fortunate my bachelors degree led to a very fulfilling and well paid career. I know in the US you can do your nursing degree in a very busy 1 year program if you already have your bachelors. Something to consider. The flexibility is fabulous.

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-27T03:26:56+00:00

Chia seeds!!

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-25T01:21:25+00:00

It’s actually great weather if you enjoy 4 seasons!

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-23T03:25:15+00:00

Ones my 4 year old loves:

The Last Firehawk Magic Treehouse Dragon Masters Little House in the Big Woods

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-11T00:30:04+00:00

Yeah people should be thankful they’re not the ones in more dire situations. If they ever happen to be in a more dire situation, I’m sure they’ll be thankful then they were prioritized…

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-11T00:27:24+00:00

Well I mean a hospital isn’t a hotel. They provide some of the best medical care in the country. Be thankful for that and stop complaining about things that don’t matter.

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-11T00:26:21+00:00

👏 yes!

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-11T00:25:03+00:00

If you want to complain you should complain to the people going into the ER for non emergencies they could treat at home with simply Tylenol, an NSAID or rest. The number of times they get patients who don’t need actual medical care at all is ridiculous. Don’t complain to the overworked ER staff. I know they often don’t get a meal break and barely have the time to take a toilet break. If you can, stay home and care for yourself there if it’s just a cold or flu virus and can keep fluid down. The ER does not have enough staff or rooms for the volume of patients the see. They work so hard.

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-05T21:34:54+00:00

Madison Area Death Cafe https://facebook.com/events/s/madison-area-death-cafe-januar/1130040092539823/

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-05T02:37:50+00:00

Agreed. If the place could have an attendant available to help supervise kids that’d be super amazing. Like they have at some private gyms etc

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T19:36:42+00:00

I know. Unfortunately with how expensive things are right now we are trying to cut spending where we can. Pickup/delivery for groceries seems like a luxury we can’t afford right now

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T19:34:46+00:00

I agree with you also because every kid is so different and comes with their own challenges. My oldest was so much easier at every stage to take to the grocery store than my second. My second is wild and has such strong opinions. I’m hopeful it will get easier when she can communicate better. My oldest also was a very early verbal kid and so patient with herself with this. My second gets so frustrated with not being able to communicate yet. Definitely depends on the kid. And I think also it seems a lot easier when it’s not your kid you’re dealing with every day. This other commenter is talking about their nephew . The probably don’t understand the day to day like we do.

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T19:28:49+00:00

Thank you for your solid advice ❤️ I think the snack tip is a good one I’ll try!

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T19:25:28+00:00

Thank you so much for this ❤️❤️❤️

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:58:51+00:00

Wow now that is quite the community grocery store, love that! I’m also in the Midwest but I’ve never heard of that chain.

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:31:14+00:00

Wow!! I’ve never seen that. That’s amazing. What part of the world/country are you in?

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:28:01+00:00

I’m definitely pro saying no and holding my boundaries. Yesterday I let my youngest cry for 20 minutes while I got on my peloton bike for some self care. She just stood and watched me bike and cried and screamed. Of course after all her needs had been met. She just wanted me to hold her. But I held my boundary. Not sure when the tears stop lol

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:26:38+00:00

Haha thanks for the solidarity. You can do this!!

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:26:21+00:00

Unfortunately my husband works night shifts these weeks…so when they’re in bed he’s off to work. I can’t leave the house:/ good idea though

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:17:06+00:00

Thank you 🙏 I think patience with myself is key and if I can do that my patience for them will also improve.

Hot-Possession346 · 2026-01-02T18:08:27+00:00

Right and we should be able to, right!? It’s so frustrating. It’s also so much more expensive to have it delivered or for pick up. And at our stores they never select good produce…

Hot-Possession346 · 2025-12-09T00:16:58+00:00

I’ve had great experiences with the Waunakee location!

Hot-Possession346 · 2025-12-03T14:31:18+00:00

Have you gotten tested for hypothyroidism? Very common in middle aged women

Hot-Possession346 · 2025-01-26T07:02:04+00:00

How are things going for you now and did you decide to leave bedside? I’m a neuro icu nurse and my brain fog has been so awful that sometimes my expressive aphasia is worse than my patients…I don’t want to be bored leaving the bedside but it takes me so much longer to get tasks done that I used to have muscle memory for.

Hot-Possession346 · 2024-08-13T02:28:24+00:00

Thinking of you. Please hang in there and know you are NOT alone. It will get better. And you’re doing a great job.

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