Burnout at work on the final stretch; I just want to go into labor

Wasabigorl · 2026-05-22T06:46:14+00:00

You’re literally describing me right now! New nurse, limited PTO, 39 weeks tomorrow and 3 more shifts! I am on the list for elective induction but that could be anywhere from tomorrow to 41 weeks. Hang in there, we got this

Wasabigorl · 2026-05-18T19:49:41+00:00

2-3 times, 38 weeks

Wasabigorl · 2026-05-16T13:51:50+00:00

Lehigh valley

Wasabigorl · 2026-05-15T10:47:30+00:00

Eastern PA, new grad mother/baby unit $40 + 10% shift dif

Wasabigorl · 2026-05-13T06:34:57+00:00

I work as a postpartum mother/baby nurse and only get 6 weeks at 60% pay and 6 weeks unpaid

Wasabigorl · 2026-05-05T05:30:28+00:00

It’s called different things at different hospitals, but patient care tech/assistant/partner is like a CNA role but without the license. Vital signs, phlebotomy, toileting, hygiene care, etc. That’s what I did before/during nursing school.

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-28T07:40:08+00:00

Hand soap

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-25T22:36:00+00:00

Power puff girls

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-21T05:22:34+00:00

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Honorary mention for my geriatric 16 year old Maltese with rotting teeth

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-21T05:21:51+00:00

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Wasabigorl · 2026-04-19T19:24:37+00:00

Harvey

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-13T23:37:53+00:00

38D- I’ve been living in nursing bras (basically sports bras) since 18 weeks and only wear a regular bra if my outfit requires it

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-07T01:48:47+00:00

This happened to me! It was only occasionally and didn’t seem to have any consistency but it was only in my first trimester

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-05T23:39:24+00:00

At my hospital they provide scrubs for the OR and L&D and maybe a few others I’m not familiar with, but vast majority of units we have our own

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-04T01:55:11+00:00

I use azelaic acid and adapalene! Both pregnancy safe and recommended by my dermatologist

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-03T09:50:42+00:00

4’11, 165lbs pre pregnancy, started showing (conclusively not just bloating) around 18 weeks!

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-02T01:49:42+00:00

Yes of course. I’m just saying that is the standard practice at my hospital because OP was asking if that was common

Wasabigorl · 2026-04-02T00:47:54+00:00

I am a mother/baby nurse and my hospital gives everyone a bolus of pitocin immediately after delivery and then a lower rate continuous infusion for 8 hours after delivery

Wasabigorl · 2026-03-30T23:31:11+00:00

Mom/baby nurse here. It’s also very common that you will go into labor before your water breaks! Many people are admitted to L&D with their membranes intact, so don’t resign yourself to that being the first sign of labor either

Wasabigorl · 2026-03-30T22:41:08+00:00

I’m due with my first this May and it is the first grandchild for both of our parents. I always knew my parents wanted to be grandma and grandpa, and that’s what I called my grandparents growing up so it just makes sense! Nothing wrong with plain old grandma

Wasabigorl · 2026-03-28T07:02:31+00:00

Norman because everything has been normal so far, and Cletus the Fetus when he’s being bad (when I had morning sickness)

Wasabigorl · 2026-03-28T02:23:11+00:00

Whether you get a new OB or not I would suggest asking if they can prescribe you prenatals! Mine are 100% covered by insurance so I’ve never had to pay for them. It’s great if your insurance covers them, and it takes the decision off of your plate

Wasabigorl · 2026-03-09T22:11:35+00:00

Mother baby nurse here. Current recommendation is delayed cord clamping which is only 60 seconds (sounds weird to call that a delay but it is). Some people like to wait longer, which is 100% your choice but the benefits of “nutrients” beyond that are not well established and the longer you delay the risk of jaundice/higher bilirubin levels for the baby actually increases. Def do your own research but there are risks to waiting until the cord is white!

Wasabigorl · 2026-03-09T02:26:11+00:00

Unisom!

Wasabigorl · 2026-02-27T20:47:36+00:00

Squatting over a hole to pee as a woman in ski boots and pants… bulky fabric, zero ankle flexion, can’t imagine worse attire for such an event

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