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So, I finished Nursing I yesterday. And I'm thrilled. The department was able to have our final exam grade (89) and course grade (B+) within a couple of hours of the exam. So I waited for that and then came home. I showed it to my husband, and well......... Here's where I get angry....... he just said "um hmmmmm" and that was that. No, "hey that's great", no, "wow, good job", no "I'm proud of you", nothing. I didn't expect a party or presents or balloons, but, I was hoping for a little recognition for my hard work. Which all of you know, this is hard work. I busted my butt studying, doing my research, clinical prep and all that. No time for anything else but I still managed to keep the house clean, the clothes washed, and dinner on the table, the kids cared for. So, I guess I was just hoping to hear, "good job Hun". Oh well, at least the kids noticed. They all flocked me when they got home from school wondering how I did and then I got my "I'm proud of you" and "great job Mom". So, all is not lost. But, am I being silly? LOL. Maybe so, I just wish he'd notice. Well, either way I'm proud of me, that's all that matters.
JennyRN09
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Wow, giggles here. You can read my other post, but wow, I have to say I don't have that exact problem. I'm so sorry you went through that. As I said in my other post, I got to the bottom of things and found out about the notice of a possible lay off in his department that came that day. But my hubby never told me things like "I forbid you to talk about nursing". Once he did say, "hun, I know your excited and I'm happy for you, but just once, can we take the few minutes you have and talk about something else", and understandably so. We do get wrapped up in nursing so much so that we don't realize that its all we talk about. But geez, after hearing your story, I feel so lucky now. I hope all worked out for you well. And I admire you, I have to say, going through that program alone with two little ones and absolutely no help, encouragement or anything from your husband had to be so hard. You are obviously a very strong person. Again, I am so sorry you went through that. But congratulations for making your dreams come true! Take care of yourself!