Overwhelmed
I feel so scattered and out of control. Like I can’t do one thing right.
I want to be a wonderful mother, loving wife, and a competent RN…. an angel of mercy.
Instead I find myself yelling at my kids, feeling annoyed at my husband, and inadequate as a nurse.
And then there is this blog. I am amazed when I check my stats and find that you are all still reading, and then some.
Please hang in there and I promise I will have something juicy to post about in a day or two. Life just keeps closing in on us. All is fine, just over-the-top busy.
And my laptop is dying…………….shall we all burn a candle for it tonight?
Posted in Life's good 3 years, 6 months ago at 7:30 pm. 12 comments
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Oh man, when you started talking about your blog I was afraid you were about to say that you were quitting it. Phew! Crisis averted. Too many of my favourite blogs have quit of late.
I’ll be here waiting for you. No rush, no hurry. Us, faithful fans, will be waiting.
The candle’s burning.
You have just started the job. You have taken on a lot of new stresses. Give yourself a chance to get it all settled in you.
We all have had days where we are frustrated and yellin’ at the kids. Tomorrow will be better.
I’ll burn a candle for your’s if you’ll burn a candle for mine (said as the monitor is being held up by throw pillows because the hinges broke, right after the baby broke off two keys). 8^)
Hang in there. Things will get better.
Don’t be so hard on yourself! You are one person trying as you’ve pointed out above to do it all. Give things a chance to settle into a routine of sorts.
You’ve chosen to work in an area that provides a daily roller coaster ride. That 90% Stasis Quo /10% panic arena. Emotions in L&D and the nursery run high always. When you’ve been there done that you tend to personalize the experiance until its more routine and that makes the workplace even more intense.
I realized after I went back to work (not anything as stressful as the jobs I held as a nurse in the ER and OR) that my kids depended on me for way too much! They had to take more reponsibility for their lives (okay we’re talking remembering their lunches here!) and help out more around the house (actually make their beds and help load the dishes).
It will all sort its self out. You need the security of having the job in place in your life, for all of them and you. Be patient with life. Slow down a little somewhere else. It will all be good.
Hugs
MA
I think we all have days like that; even those of us not WOH. Take a deep breath and know we’re here and your family is too. If you weren’t worried about how you were doing – THAT would be concerning.
I have days like that. Lately it seems to be getting worse. I need to find that balance I am comfortable with.
I hope you get some time to relax soon!
Suddenly, I have a lyric from an old gospel song in my head: “One day at a time, sweet Jesus. That’s all I’m asking from you. Just give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do. Yesterday’s gone, sweet Jesus. And tomorrow may never be mine. Lord help me today, show me the way, one day at a time.”
Jody,
I think we all feel these thoughts from time to time, no matter where we are in life. Your heart will tell you where to place your priorities..
JODY
(((((BIIIIIGGGG HUGGGGGSSS))))))
Let yourself be… You’re holding down 2 jobs–Mom/Wife and RN… give it time to all gel….
You’re probably great at all of them!
I’m thinkin’ ’bout ya pal.
Hang in there.
Ok, put your fingers in your ears and repeat after me “lalalalala”. I know it doesn’t work for long but take a few minutes to recoup. You’ve got alot on your plate right now. We’ll wait….
How about a candle burning at both ends
Hang in there, you’ll find your groove, I’m sure.