Today we made a pretty tough decision that will make a big impact on our family. I decided it was time to be home. As much as I have loved working as a nurse and taking care of people, it is time to take care of my family and myself. Working full time with two little ones and a husband in medical school was pretty overwhelming. Then throw in the night shift and no sleep... it was a recipe for chaos and something had to give. Of course my family comes first so it was a no brainer, but still tough. I'm not giving up nursing, just putting it on hold for a while so I can enjoy this time in my life. Toree will be in preschool soon and Joel will be crawling anyday (he just wanted to wait for me) and I don't want to miss any of it. I'm grateful for the time that I have had in Labor and Delivery and to those whom I've worked with. I know someday I will look back and know that I made the right decision.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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8 comments:
i think you're amazing for doing so much for so long! enjoy the time home with the kiddies. work will always be there when they're older!
Good for you Lyndee!
You will never regret your decision! It will be hard at times, but you will be so glad. My mom is a nurse and she just worked one Saturday a month while we were young to keep her skills up. When we were older she went back. You'll never regret getting a degree OR quitting to stay at home! Good job, Lyndee!
~Amberly
I totally agree with the comments above. You are so amazing for doing so much and although it is hard to be at home sometimes you will never regret it!
I can't believe that Toree is going to be starting preschool... time is flying by!
Wow, Lyndee. I am impressed that you did it in the first place! Hard hard lifestyle. We miss you guys, my kids keep asking for Toree. You need to come spend a night at our house, you and Ryan can go to the temple and I'll watch your kids!
Good luck with the changeover. Life will be so much better with proper sleep. You are a great mom, and I hope you enjoy every moment..I'm sure the kids will.
Love Ya!!
Thanks so much for the sweet comments on my blog!! You are too kind and we miss you guys. I hope being home is treating you well. I'm sure that was a tough decision, but I bet you are enjoying it. Tell Ryan good luck on the training!
You are certainly making the right decision. Children grow up too fast not to be there for not just the "firsts" but for everything. I was lucky enough to be able to stay home til our Wendy was 5 (now 25) and I am so grateful.
Love to you all....
Aunt Ann
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