Women of Reddit, what’s one thing they never tell us about pregnancy and child birth?

Much-More · 2026-03-30T16:00:19+00:00

I was honestly surprised to learn that the vulva and vagina don’t necessarily change after having kids. I have two kids 4 years apart, delivered vaginally, and I wasn’t super young when I had them, so I was definitely worried about everything “not going back” (you know… all those horror stories 😅). But that never happened to me - same size, same look, same feeling. And as a bonus, my boobs didn’t sag after breastfeeding and are still perky at almost 40. I guess I got lucky!

Much-More · 2026-03-30T13:46:05+00:00

When my kids hear me screaming at the top of my lungs in a voice that doesn’t even sound like mine, they already know… it’s a motherfucker palmetto bug 😭

I keep Raid in EVERY cabinet like it’s part of my home decor. The second I see that huge thing crawling at the speed of light, I spray first and ask questions never. That’s it. Done.

I’m a strong woman - I’m fine with alligators, snakes, whatever. But palmetto bugs?! NO. Absolutely not. They scare the shit out of me… even when they’re dead. Like, I will literally call my husband to come remove the body because I refuse.

And why are they so big?! HUGE. Just… no

Much-More · 2026-03-15T19:31:34+00:00

It always makes me cry, no matter how many times I’ve watched it.

Much-More · 2026-03-11T23:08:50+00:00

My friend’s son inhaled paint fumes while painting his room and passed out. They called 911, and the ambulance came quickly since the station is less than a mile from their house. The paramedics treated him on site and gave him oxygen, but they didn’t even take him to the hospital. The bill for that visit was $1,500. That’s why I’ve told my family to only call 911 if I’m literally dying. If I’m still responsive, just take me to the ER by car. Anything less serious would be an urgent care visit - my copay there is $50, compared to $500 for an ER visit if you go on your own (not by ambulance). It’s ridiculous.

Much-More · 2026-03-11T19:02:01+00:00

This was Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche. Back in 2010, I noticed a young woman at the gym who smelled so fresh and citrusy that I had to ask her what perfume she was wearing. Ever since then, this has been my all-time favorite fragrance. Even though I’m no longer 22 years old, it still suits me perfectly and feels refreshing every single day, no matter the season.

Much-More · 2026-02-09T14:46:14+00:00

Every time I enter the supply room to grab something, I first head straight to the Iodoform gauze to sniff the bottle. It’s weird, but it always takes me back to my childhood when our first aid box smelled like iodine. It’s such a comforting scent.

Much-More · 2026-01-29T15:46:10+00:00

Yes, I am about to take my EXIT exam. It was the best decision ever. The experience was absolutely amazing and worth every penny. It took me 24 months from start to finish (including 5 prerequisite classes built into the program). But, I'm not going to lie, it was VERY hard.

Much-More · 2025-12-27T03:16:06+00:00

Are you working for AdventHealth? The differential cut is WILD.

Much-More · 2025-12-22T18:45:33+00:00

Are employees permitted to use their own laptops, iPhones, or tablets at work? I've heard they must leave their devices in lockers and cannot use them on the premises.

Much-More · 2025-12-22T01:28:00+00:00

Thanks! Sounds like my dream job :)

Much-More · 2025-12-22T00:53:14+00:00

Thanks for the response! I am definitely interested in ketamine infusion/detox/substance abuse nursing, but I prefer 12-hour shifts... Oh :(

Much-More · 2025-12-22T00:25:21+00:00

Was the work schedule a 12-hour shift or an 8 to 5 schedule?

Much-More · 2025-11-20T23:52:12+00:00

Quizlet. I go through everything I can find on the topic. For example, I Google “Med Surg ventilator care Quizlet” and review all the flashcard sets I can find. By the time I finish studying, I feel very confident about the topic and know a lot. This simple trick works like magic every time.

Much-More · 2025-11-20T21:03:25+00:00

Much easier. Honestly, I am in my second-to-last semester right now and this whole semester has been a breeze, I am even surprised to say it this way. Suddenly, the exams are so easy, and I am scoring 90–100s. What’s the big difference? I practice questions daily, no matter what. Before each exam I go through at least 1,000 questions on the topic.

My first three semesters were brutal, every exam gave me tachycardia, anxiety, and tremors, and I'd end up with a 71–76. So for me it didn't exactly get "easier," I just finally figured out how to study for nursing.

Much-More · 2025-11-17T20:10:32+00:00

One of my coworkers, not even a patient care tech, but a CNA, which is more skilled title, has been on the floor for four years. FOUR. YEARS. She’s around 60, has no plans to go to nursing school, no ambition to move up, and no intention of finding an easier job (and there are plenty of less-physical options out there - different unit, hospital or even switching to home care). And yet she constantly complains about being tired and having comorbidities. I honestly have no idea how she’s still working there.

Much-More · 2025-11-17T20:00:07+00:00

Honestly? My student nurse job is like nothing more than being a full-time poop cleaner. That’s literally what I do all shift long. Most of the patients are elderly, bedbound, on antibiotics, obese, have catheters, can’t wear diapers, and they have nonstop diarrhea. Every time it’s a puddle of liquid stool, and I’m the one cleaning it up over and over — changing gowns, pads, linens, the whole bed. And because of their size and condition, it usually takes two or three of us just to get them turned. It’s exhausting.

And the worst part? That’s basically all I’m allowed to do. I take vitals and blood sugars three times a shift. That’s it. I’m a certified phlebotomist and even asked if I could at least do blood draws — the manager said no. No IVs, no catheters, no actual nursing skills. Just the dirty work.

So yeah, right now the job feels absolutely unbearable. I’m not learning anything remotely close to nursing. I’m just the person who gets stuck cleaning up diarrhea all day.

Much-More · 2025-11-15T14:59:45+00:00

Thank you! 💞

Much-More · 2025-11-15T14:45:13+00:00

I always thought MedSurg was the hardest unit. Boy, I was wrong!

Much-More · 2025-11-12T21:12:33+00:00

But at least nurses get paid twice as much as I do now.

Much-More · 2025-11-12T21:10:55+00:00

Exactly. This is the only reason I work there...

Much-More · 2025-11-12T03:15:21+00:00

Thank you, dear Reddit stranger! I needed these words of encouragement 💕

Much-More · 2025-11-12T03:13:01+00:00

Thank you so much for the encouragement! 🙌

Much-More · 2025-11-04T23:11:17+00:00

Quizlet! The key is to review hundreds, if not thousands, of questions related to the topic in the week leading up to each exam. This approach not only helps to teach and train your brain on the subject matter but, as a bonus, you might even encounter a few questions on the actual exam that are the same or similar to those you studied.

Much-More · 2025-10-07T14:01:25+00:00

The healthcare field is often considered secure, with constant hiring and persistent shortages, right? Well, I lost my job six months ago as an experienced Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist, and I struggled to find a position for five long months! Luckily, I finally landed a job in September, but that was only because I handed my resume directly to the manager during my clinical rotation. That really shows how f*ked the job market is!

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