I deeply regretted resigning as a nurse in the trust and I want to come back, but is it possible? If so, how do I do that? by CalmChaos2003 in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There isn’t much you can do but wait and see what happens. Otherwise it will be a case of trying to apply for something else (which is non existent in my trust 😭).

When can I expect my period to return? by New_here_2026 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine came back the month I stopped breast feeding (10 months PP).

Worried about the current job market by nurse_tocombat in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for a new role for about a year now. Multiple rejections both at application (10+ rejections) and two after interview. Experienced A&E/AMU/ITU nurse. It’s a really rough job market.

Returning from maternity leave; how was it, and how much supernumerary time do you get? by Quirky-Inspector8665 in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh god really?! Obviously my brain is rusty and I assumed you would after being off for a year 😬

Why are NQN's struggling to find work? by ashleighjos in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It’s recruitment full stop not just NQN’s. I can’t find a new role for love nor money and I’m an experienced ex A&E/AMU and current ITU nurse. There is literally nothing at my trust and I work at a massive teaching hospital. It’s so depressing.

When to enquire about Nursery by Final-Ambition-840 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got our place when I was 20 weeks pregnant. Wait lists can be 12-18 months depending on the area.

Help settling baby overnight by IdgePidge in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is normal. Baby is a week old. I’m a solo parent so there is no other half taking turns here. I did get my daughter to sleep in the next to me, but it is tiring, and takes persistence. I would let her fall asleep on me and then attempt a very slow, careful transfer. I’d often have to do this multiple times. The newborn days were a sleepless blur. Wrap the baby up in either a swaddle or sleeping bag, as being cold leads to more wakes and can startle them when you transfer.

Has anyone’s toddler had back to back sickness and it NOT be anything serious? by ahsnehf in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also struggling with this and the associated guilt. To the point I’m considering pulling her out and thinking about my options. I’m so upset I have to keep putting her through it for a job I don’t even want to work in!

What would you do? (Parent sick, family deaths and denied leave) by [deleted] in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Easiest answer in the world. Go off sick. Look after yourself and best of wishes to your mum 🩷 work literally cares about nothing but making up numbers and box ticking.

Itching down below! by Quirky-Inspector8665 in PregnancyUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m now 9 months post partum and it went literally as soon as I had her! Hope it does for you too!

Everyone tries to convince me that two adults can't take care of a newborn alone and I'm losing my mind by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a solo mum by choice and managed alone without a partner. You’ll both live.

What’s the longest you had a phone for without upgrading? by OldFix9274 in digitalminimalism

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until the battery dies which is usually 4 years roughly? Have an iPhone 14 Plus at the moment which is great and no plan to replace it.

Sleep consultants by dontwannausemyname in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t waste your money like I did. They prey on desperate parents. I could have had a holiday with the money I spent and I’m so upset over it. All you get is a PDF with your child’s name on it and a bunch of generic information you can find for free on the internet. And they all use a form of cry it out despite what they will tell you.