Night Shift & Child care

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So I am going back to nursing on my first night shift job in 2 weeks. My husband has medical issues and hasn't worked for several years. We have two kids 2&3 who are currently in daycare full time. I am looking for advice from anyone who does/has worked night shift with small children and what your routine looks like. I feel incredibly unprepared and am not sure where to start.

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If your husband is not working , his job is to keep the kids and save daycare cost.

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He doesn't work for medical reasons, which is why our kids are in daycare now. They both weigh more then he is able to lift not to mention if he has a bad day where he can't even get out of bed then we are in serious trouble. He will be fine with them in the evening while I am working since they should be sleeping. I am more concerned with day while I am trying to sleep. Which is why I asked others who have been in this position. He just had another major surgery this month and won't be cleared for at least 6 months. When that happens then our schedule will likely change but I am not going to expect something from him that he is unlikely to be able to do and will most certainly put his recovery in jeopardy after 5 years of multiple surgeries.

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I stand corrected, I hope he is able to get back on his feet soon. Kids in daycare during the day makes for a very quiet house to sleep in.

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