Single parents, you have my respect

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Specializes in Adult Med-Surg, Rehab, and Ambulatory Care.

Ugh I don't know how you folks do it. My husband was just recently deployed to "a remote location" :rolleyes: and it's just me and my three rugrats. Juggling meal preps, homework (kids and mine), snuggle time for the Little Dude (he'll be 2 in 2 weeks!), studying for exams, prepping for clinicals...egad, there are not enough hours in the day to get all this done! All of you who do this day in and day out, my hat is off to you!

(This isn't a rant, just a post! :) )

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

You take care of yourself! I was in nursing school during the Gulf War and hubby was gone! I know where you're coming from. Take care and my hats off to you and your family. Believe me, my husband did 23 years in the Air Force and I know what it is to be worried about everything.

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Sorry to hear about your husband being away - I hope he arrives home safe and and sound very soon!

Well, I'm not technically a single parent myself - but my husband and I are separated and he is NOT involved with or supportive of our kids at all. :o

But I'm with you 100% - it's VERY tough and I have the utmost respect for anyone who puts in that effort day in and day out! :)

I know what you mean about the 2-year-olds.. . my youngest just turned two and is VERY demanding! (doesn't help that he's still nursing LOL) :D

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Well, I am single but I have only one kiddo. I probably would have only random shreds of sanity left if I had three. Hang in there, it's hard but time flies even if you aren't having any fun:) Someday this will all be a fond memory!

Kim

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