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orientation and pregnancy

I need to hear some opinions. I work in the ED as a tech, while in school. We've been married 5 years and had to postpone starting a family b/c I went back to school for nursing. I graduate this May and will be starting in the ED as a new grad.

So we're trying and I could conceivably (:chuckle) have a due date just a month after orientation. (Orientation is 3 months long.) Is this insane? I'm 28 and I don't want to wait any longer to start a family. I'm a pretty relaxed person (although I know orientation is stressful) and things always go well for me (b/c I work hard) but how bad is this going to be?

I'm also a little worried b/c many ER nurses are pretty hardcore and I hate to be the chick who goes and does something "stupid." Actually, a lot of them probably think I'm only 22 or something. And most of them seem to like me and are glad I'm coming there as a new grad. I hate to be looked upon poorly. (on the other hand I think: "big deal. All they can expect is that I'm a team player and competent." )

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We have a wonderful nurse who just got off orientation about 1 month ago. Her due date is this Friday. She is a hard worker. I think it was difficult in the beginning as a new nurse, but she took her time to learn things. She never let being pregnant change anything! We shouldn't look as pregnancy as a disability or anything. I say, follow your heart. If you are meant to start a family now, it will happen. Good luck to you!

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