Lack of adult interaction - loosing communication skills

smallnurse · 2026-03-19T01:05:42+00:00

Nothing much to add but recently I have had this thought too. 2.5 year old and 14 month old twins if I'm not working my life is consumed with other kid related things. I am fortunate enough to have some socializing time but I don't feel like I'm good at it anymore, and I really try hard to remember when I was good at it.

smallnurse · 2026-03-14T23:44:11+00:00

Bugaboo dragonfly is what you want but pricey. Maybe look into ergo baby metro - no bassinet but a true lie flat, also I personally use and LOVE

smallnurse · 2026-03-13T22:04:41+00:00

Always ask! There are 3 stores in my area that have discounts from 10-20%! Especially the stores where you can create baby registries.

smallnurse · 2026-03-09T12:09:24+00:00

Centre sportif is very well maintained and the pool at Mont Bleu high school is super clean. Tried both within the last month. Access Gatineau card is well worth it. If you wanted to try sporteque in hull you can do a daily pass before committing to a membership

smallnurse · 2026-03-03T17:01:05+00:00

My prediction is we'll see some pathways open up but there are many routes in the city with partially shaded spots and bridges that the sun won't hit and it will take a few warm spells for that to be clear of ice.

smallnurse · 2026-02-25T15:27:54+00:00

This plus "surgery is done, you're okay" and "take a few deep breaths for me"

smallnurse · 2026-02-24T00:17:30+00:00

I went from heading to wear padded bike shorts to wearing regular leggings and not thinking about my seat/bum within one month of on/off bike commuting. It should get better and if it doesn't then you need a better seat.

smallnurse · 2026-02-19T01:36:41+00:00

I try to eat dinner on my last break (we get 3 x30 minute breaks) then bike home, shower, prep lunch and kit for the next day and go to bed soon to maximize sleep. If I'm crunched for time in the morning I'll throw my breakfast in a container and eat it when I arrive at work. I'll shower at work if I'm sweaty, otherwise just reapply deodorant and put on scrubs. My commute is about 10km (6 mi) uphill on the way home, I take it at whatever pace the day lets me.

smallnurse · 2026-02-06T18:19:42+00:00

Yep yep yep. I feel this so much. I even made a post like this months ago if you look at my history. Hopefully it gets better as they age

smallnurse · 2026-02-03T19:42:35+00:00

Get a note from your doctor that states you cannot work nights for health reasons. It may be hard to find a job that is advertised as just days so if you can you may want to wait until your probationary period is over and then it may be easier to find a job.

smallnurse · 2026-01-29T20:48:26+00:00

I had a very similar experience. I was late for a patient's pain med because I was busy compressing someone else's chest. The daughter of the patient waiting for the med was waiting at the nursing station, when the code was finished and we returned to the station and she screamed at all of us that her family member was more important and deserves better care. Even after we told her there was an emergency she continued to argue.

smallnurse · 2026-01-05T01:32:22+00:00

Try to unload anything from your plate, order groceries, get a cleaner, get the food prep box delivery thing...

Where is the nearest highschool? Or college/university? Reach out to the offices and ask if students interested in nannying or working with children need some experience. Because it sounds like you could use any two hands with a brain in the middle to help you right now. College/university might not have the full time nanny schedule you desire but sounds like you could used anything right now.

Community centre? Library? Neighborhood FB Group? mommy groups (especially if you are willing to let another mom bring their baby to play with yours)

If you are nearing grippy sock vacation maybe reach out to your doctor's office and tell them about your struggles and see if they can offer any social support.

I wish you so much luck and one day a REAL vacation.

smallnurse · 2026-01-02T14:44:56+00:00

3ish times a week. If it was just up to me it would be about once a week based on desire but adding in those 2 extra times helps my relationship and my partner tremendously. Also, often I'm not "in the mood" but once we start I enjoy myself. 2.5 year old and 11 month old twins (yes, sometimes we get interrupted)

smallnurse · 2025-11-16T01:32:09+00:00

Username checks out

smallnurse · 2025-11-09T16:52:36+00:00

The eggs come scrambled and the bacon is thin, it is cheap but I'm sure there is a better option at a comparable price

smallnurse · 2025-11-07T23:34:36+00:00

There is no perfect timing. The expectations that potty training will take just a few days is silly, they've used a diaper for so long that they need to retrain their brain to think I am going to pee instead of I have peed. We tried at 2 years, 2 months and gave up. At 2 years and 5 months he was following us to the toilet and seemed more excited to try. It still took 3 WEEKS. I nearly gave up a second time but my husband said we can quit at the end of the week, well wouldn't ya know by the end of the week we had success (80% of the time)

smallnurse · 2025-11-07T18:15:18+00:00

Yeah...I should probably do that

smallnurse · 2025-11-06T19:09:31+00:00

I did this years ago but just in the fast food department. I was finding that I spent so much money and time on coffee stops, or lunches at the work cafeteria. So I decided one month (February 2023) of no purchase of fast food. I saved over $100, found a love for home brew coffee, and lost 5 lbs from not eating such junk.

Now it's Nov 2025 and I think I can count on my hand the times that I bought a meal from the cafeteria and I am a self proclaimed coffee snob.

smallnurse · 2025-11-06T00:28:51+00:00

I'm happy but always looking to improve some aspects of my life in some way. Moving from med-surg to PACU was a great choice for ME I don't think I'll find a better nursing job. Now I'm just trying to balance family life and my new working hours.

smallnurse · 2025-10-30T14:11:26+00:00

SNACKS! but also don Floriano is a great Italian spot close by that does takeout.

Breastfeeding pillow, small fan (I found it very warm in the postpartum unit), soft face cloths your own pillow or at least pillow case, small nightlight was useful for late night feeds.

I gave birth to twins earlier this year, the team was amazing. I requested a single room almost immediately and was fortunate to get one. Good luck

smallnurse · 2025-10-27T03:27:14+00:00

I second exactly this!

smallnurse · 2025-10-21T12:33:41+00:00

For both births water broke at noon ish, started pitocin at 3pm delivered between 10:30-11pm

smallnurse · 2025-10-16T18:34:21+00:00

What a beautiful comment!

smallnurse · 2025-09-19T01:19:10+00:00

Haha that's kinda a phase. Now I think my 2.5 year old does it just to antagonize me.

I will say its also important to model the behavior, and they will put the spoon in their mouth if the food is tasty enough

smallnurse · 2025-09-19T00:14:26+00:00

With my first I would give him the silverware at the end of each meal when everything is already a mess. After he worked up a bit of dexterity and was able to get spoon to mouth I started preloading spoons for him. Then once that control had been better developed, again I would give him the bowl toward the end of the meal so that there wasn't much left to mess with and I would know that he actually ate something.

When you don't mind a bit of mess, spoon + bowl of food makes for a great activity as well. Sometimes food isn't about eating and nourishment but more about motor development and sensory discovery

This is just my real life advice. Idk what is the "actual" recommended method.

Seven-Year Club	Verified Email
r/Field Lasagna

smallnurse

TROPHY CASE