Back in June I decided to leave labor and delivery in an effort to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. At the hospital where I was doing my contract we had seen an increase in full term fetal demises and I was not coping well with it. I had no intention on returning to labor and delivery, but I did.
I’ve been back to work at my OG hospital for about a week now. It’s been a very interesting adjustment. The biggest change I’ve experienced since coming back is the level of empathy I now feel. Prior to having my own child, I could only imagine what my patients were going through. Now, I get it. I’m keeping my number of shifts in L&D to the bare minimum. I still have the desire to do something else in nursing, but labor will always have a special place in my heart – especially at my OG hospital.
Pretty soon I’ll be starting my next venture. I’ll be sharing more about that later, but I’m super excited. It’s giving me the opportunity to help moms in a different way and do it all from the comfort of my own home. That’s the bonus. I’ll get to do my job and be with my son. It’s a complete switch up for me. I’m going from working three 12-hour shifts a week to doing a normal Monday through Friday 8-hour job. The thought of it is so weird to me, but I’m looking forward to all that it will allow to do at home with and for my family.
That’s all for now friends. Xoxo,
Ash, RN