My FIL is back in the cancer hospital for the 2nd time in three weeks. Picture doesn't look good for him, and MIL is driving everyone crazy too. I love my in-laws to pieces, and can't stand to see them like this. Hubby just looks worried and so tired.
My mom had back surgery Thursday (her 2nd one) and although she came thro surg ok, she is soooo nauseated and miserable. Of course, we are all wondering how she will do once she is released, as her mobility will now be so restricted. I have two sisters to help and that is great.
My daughter is driving me koo-koo. She will be 25 on March 14 and is still so immature and living w an alcoholic man who is lazy and out of work. She dropped out of college 2 years ago and has had a succession of lousy jobs. Always on the verge of total poverty and looks anorexic to boot.
I have medical problems too, with an ankle messed up. Going to see an ortho specialist in 3 weeks. Surgery might be in the future.
I have been working waaaaaaay too many hours and trying to deal with all of this, too. Does the term "burn-out" enter the picture here??
I am dealing with my job situation soon. I amchanging from 12 hr floor work at my hospital to wok at out Home Health as a visit nurse and case manager. I have done similar work before and I think this will be a good place for me to be now. At least physically and maybe mentally less stress, too. The new supervisor there is wonderful and everyone loves her.
I do have to deal with some snide remarks at work about my changing jobs. Is it jealousy or what?? I get the remarks from a couple of RNs like I am a job-jumper cuz I have changed positions after less than a year of full-time on the floor. (Used to always work part-time).
Well, enough of the whining and crying. Thanks for listening to me. I love all you guys and I knew you would not judge me. I know things will be OK...I am generally a very optomistic and upbeat person. God gives me strenth in all I encounter, and it is His love that keeps me going.
Seems like things always happen "all at once". I believe that is so you aren't dragged down, worrying and tired for a long time- you get it over with more quickly this way!!! Hard part is getting from Point A to Point B.
Sounds like a good decision to go back to home care, if you feel that will be less stressful for you right now. Your co-workers may have other motives for their comments- like worried about staffing or something totally unrelated to your career decisions.
Do what you have to do to cope with the full plate you have. When others offer opinions, tell them thanks but I don't recall asking you what you thought. Take care of you first as you cannot support someone else if you are down. And remember we care and you can vent anytime, that's what this board is for.
Do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Going through such hard times, it is no surprise that you need a change. I too had a hard year and recently made a change. Things aren't perfect, but the stress factor has decreased enough to help. I hope you get relief too. I wish the best for you, and for your family. Hang in there!
I just came from seeing my mom. She is still very nauseated and unable to eat. Not to mention the pain meds are keeping her poopless and miserable. But her surgery went very well.
FIL is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow and will go to an ECF for a time. He seems to be as good as we can hope for.
I have not been able to be here as much as I would like, so please forgive me if I haven't yet answered your PMs. I will! I promise!
I work the floor tomorrow and when I ck the census, looks like it will be a busy day.
I will be back on Tuesday and be able to "talk" to all my friends here! I will update you all.
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chrn
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Seems like things always happen "all at once". I believe that is so you aren't dragged down, worrying and tired for a long time- you get it over with more quickly this way!!! Hard part is getting from Point A to Point B.
Sounds like a good decision to go back to home care, if you feel that will be less stressful for you right now. Your co-workers may have other motives for their comments- like worried about staffing or something totally unrelated to your career decisions.
Take care of yourself!!