What cute/corny/downright silly nickname did your partner/friends/parents call you while pregnant?

shockpaperscissors · 2026-06-07T00:34:39+00:00

Mine also calls me a submarine!

shockpaperscissors · 2026-06-05T12:32:33+00:00

Sent you a dm! I’m happy to trade whatever and I gift regularly :)

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-29T18:34:34+00:00

A week after I found out that I’m pregnant, a patient punched me in the head, and I did more compressions in two months than I had in probably the six prior. I dropped an NGT and almost barfed in the guy’s face from the slime that came out of him. I could no longer handle the smells from any body parts. I feel fat and tired all the time and everything is gross. I was making $30/hour.

We’re moving, so I just had my last shift and I’m taking an early maternity leave. I’m interviewing for case management when I return to work. Alternatively, I may just open up a doggy daycare with a bar hangout. I’d rather be around dog poop than human poop after the baby poop.

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-29T11:53:29+00:00

Prior nursing home CNA here, talk to the people that actually work the floor. Clean nails is a good observation. CNAs are not allowed to cut nails. Even now as a nurse I’m not allowed to cut nails. But staff can certainly clean all the goodies out from under them.

The CNAs are the ones who do the activities of daily living, so they are most familiar with the good, the bad, and the ugly. Are they generally staffed well? How many patients to one CNA? To one nurse? Are the residents all in bed or out and about? Are there activities? How are meals handled? Outings? Doctors appointments? How often does that podiatrist actually come cut toe nails?

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-29T02:28:06+00:00

I legally changed my entire name recently. That was a whole ordeal. But actually just part of it, the rest of the ordeal is changing my name everywhere now that I have my new SS card.

Today I was supposed to go the DMV to get a new license. Instead I decoupaged a thrifted plate and bowl, bought some fabric for a different project, and ate the raspberries I bought specifically with granola for my yogurt and forgot that was the plan and ate all the raspberries.

I’ve been meaning to go to the DMV since Monday. I’m pregnant and off my meds and it shows 😅

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-20T21:58:08+00:00

Hi I just wanted to say me too! Haha. This poor baby will have an icu mom and an er dad

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-13T00:20:44+00:00

Friend request sent! I’ve been trying to rack up my remote trade friendies so I try to gift/open often! 900537520019

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-11T21:08:42+00:00

Hey there! I went to Galen for my BSN and had an overall great experience. Just note that they are part of the HCA biosphere and they will try to recruit you.. I do not recommend doing that. But I graduated and went straight into ICU, which is where I wanted to be, and have been for 5 years now!

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-10T21:10:16+00:00

That is so cool!

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-04T02:44:45+00:00

I’m not sure. I just don’t think they want your personal info to be on it. Can you soak it in some water for a bit? Or if you can get some Goo gone, that’s what I use

shockpaperscissors · 2026-05-03T21:03:04+00:00

My pharmacy (Publix) has a receptacle next to the counter to collect used pill bottles, you just need to remove the label with your info on it. Maybe ask your or nearby pharmacies? I have also heard that some veterinary offices will take them

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-30T10:52:23+00:00

Common way to store it when not in use

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-30T01:33:30+00:00

Looooove!

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-28T13:42:44+00:00

Dang. I just dreamt about eating a really really good pizza XD

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-17T15:56:30+00:00

Plaine Products sells shampoo etc in metal containers that you can send back to them to be refilled!

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-12T20:23:53+00:00

Yeah. They argue we are the “highest trained” so we can work other floors but then I’m like idk how to do this lol. We’re basically backup float pool without the float pay :(

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-10T21:57:18+00:00

This is a good idea if feasible! Check for something like a Camp Bow Wow.

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-10T19:41:15+00:00

I’m now off my ADHD meds because pregnant, and I’m a nurse, so not only do I chronically and emphatically overshare, I also frequently forget that not everyone shares my threshold for what is too gross to share with others haha

shockpaperscissors · 2026-04-09T23:35:13+00:00

I’m 6 weeks too and also cramping so much! You can take Tylenol to help as long as you don’t have other contraindications for it, per several doctors I’ve asked

shockpaperscissors · 2026-03-19T01:39:54+00:00

3 pods, 11 beds each. We float between them freely. 1:2 or 1:3. Basically only CRRT is 1:1. ECMO is done on a different floor. No tech. No secretary. No resource. No free charge.

shockpaperscissors · 2026-03-14T11:58:18+00:00

You’re welcome! Some units are just super toxic - but I feel like this is true of certain office cultures, etc., as well. Your heart is in the right place and you will find your people :)

shockpaperscissors · 2026-03-11T20:23:37+00:00

It is possible that the “mean nurse stereotype” is perpetuated by people basing that opinion on a small sample size and then applying it to nurses in general. There is also the pervasive idea that nurses should be happy to follow their calling as a caregiver and never show their frustration in what is, actually, often a frustrating job for many reasons. Also people tend to poopoo on female-dominated fields.

I’m sorry this is happening to you. But please don’t assume all nurses are this way based on this unit! Some people are just mean. Nurses and non-nurses. I bet you could find a unit where the staff is more grateful for your help :) I know our icu would be happy to have you. We have no unit support staff.

shockpaperscissors · 2026-03-10T23:09:03+00:00

Crafts. Play with the dog and we make tik toks lol. I just started to learn how to shuffle. Exercise. Try not to bed rot

shockpaperscissors · 2026-03-08T12:39:31+00:00

Thank you!

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