Imagine working an 18-hour shift, coming home to your six-month-old baby, and then being called an a**hole for falling asleep. That’s the reality for one nurse mom who recently returned from maternity leave. In a world where healthcare professionals are pushed to their limits, the drama doesn’t stop at the hospital doors. This mom’s story is a heart-wrenching tale of exhaustion, commitment, and the struggle to balance work and family life. Let’s dive into her story.
Back to Work, No Time to Rest
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The Struggle of Long Shifts
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A Grueling 18-Hour Shift
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Home Sweet… Chaos?
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The Unfulfilled Promise
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The Confrontation
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Feeling the Heat
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The Aftermath
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Questioning Herself
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The Struggle Continues
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Not Super Mum, Just a Mum
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Balancing Act
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A Final Note
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Nurse Mom’s Struggle: Exhaustion, Work, and Family Drama
In a world where healthcare professionals are pushed to their limits, this nurse mom’s story is a heart-wrenching tale of exhaustion, commitment, and the struggle to balance work and family life. After an 18-hour shift, she comes home only to be berated by her husband for falling asleep instead of pumping breast milk for their baby. Despite the harsh words and emotional turmoil, she remains committed to her work and her family, reminding us all that she’s not a super mum, just a mum doing her best. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this emotional rollercoaster.
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NTA for falling asleep during 18-hour shift. Husband needs to grow up
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NTA. Exhaustion is real. You’re doing your best, supermom!
Supportive moms in healthcare understand the struggles of pumping
Husband’s unsupportive behavior after long shift sparks outrage.
NTA. 18-hour shift, fell asleep, serious talk needed. Thank you!
“NTA in the slightest. Congratulations on your baby girl and thank you for your hard work during the pandemic! Your husband needs to lay the h**l off of you. A fed baby is a happy baby. Take care OP!”
“Hang on. You were so exhausted you literally fell asleep while pumping… and your husband is concerned about you passing out from exhaustion? He needs a reality check.”
NTA for falling asleep while pumping
Advocate for yourself! Your health matters too.
NTA: Exhausted nurse mom deserves rest, husband being unfair
Exhausted nurse mom called NTA, husband being a**hole for getting mad
NTA. Pumping milk is under your control . Both tired parents need to communicate better
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New parents navigate stress and support each other
Hypocritical comment section debates parenting roles and exhaustion levels
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Breastfeeding debate sparks confusion and support. NTA wins!
NTA. Dad’s refusal to give formula sparks family drama
Laws protecting workers are important!
New baby causing stress? Be forgiving and understanding.
Lazy partner wakes mom up instead of getting formula
NTA- Exhausted nurse mom claps back at husband’s outdated parenting views
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Consider going purely formula for less exhaustion and more support
NTA. Brave nurse mom faces unexpected family drama after 18-hour shift
NTA. Exhausting being a solo parent, but formula is an option. Serious conversation needed about milk sources. You’re amazing!
NTA, he needs to get off his high horse
NTA, prioritize self-care and take your well-deserved maternity leave!
NTA – Husband’s unreasonable behavior towards exhausted nurse mom
Night shifts in nursing are tough, but add unexpected drama
NTA! You’re a rockstar nurse and mom! Don’t let anyone doubt you!
NTA! You’re a superhero juggling work and a newborn!
Sweet memories of parents sharing nighttime nursing duties
Feed your baby normally, NTA!
Parenting struggles: juggling work, sleep, and household chores
NAH. Nurse mom and partner facing stress and miscommunication during pandemic
Husband’s lack of support during nurse mom’s exhaustion sparks outrage
Baby is fed. Who gives a s**t how?
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Breaking stereotypes: Moms are not just feeding machines
Grateful for the hardworking nurse mom, definitely not the a**hole
NTA: Exhausted nurse mom praised for hard work and resilience
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NTA. 18-hour shifts are h**l, especially with a newborn and pandemic.
Not the a**hole, but what happened? Tell us more!
NTA. Exhausted nurse mom deserves a well-earned 24-hour rest
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NTA, switch to formula, falling asleep was an accident
Understanding the frustrations of tired parents and the need for quality time
Quarantine got everyone angry, but NTA for your husband’s behavior.
NTA! Nurse mom deserves rest after 18-hour shift
NTA – Unexpected family drama after nurse mom’s long shift
Supportive comment: prioritize self-care for a healthy baby
NTA. Husband should have been more supportive after your long shift
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NTA! Accidental short shift, mean grief, child didn’t starve
NTA: Exhausted nurse mom needs understanding and support from husband
NTA at all! Share your story too!
Fed is best! NTA stands up to unsupportive AH.
NTA, your partner should support you more during this time
NTA!! Men can be so oblivious and insensitive.
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NTA. Support and tips for pumping and nursing journey!
NTA. Don’t be so hard on yourself, take care
NTA. Empathy for nurse mom’s scary and overwhelming 18-hour shift
NTA. Nightmare shift with no right to complain
NTA. Pumping is a time sink, but worth it!
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NTA. Exhausted nurse mom defends herself against unsupportive husband.
Fiery comment sparks debate and calls for marriage counseling.
NTA. Fed baby is best. Your husband needs more empathy
Supportive comment hopes husband realizes his mistake
Curious if your husband is also working?
NTA. Nurses are superheroes! ♀️ Your husband needs more empathy.
New mom’s struggles with work and husband, but finds support ❤️
NTA. 18-hour shift, berated for sleeping? Formula fed, rest!
Spouse drama: NTA nurse mom deals with a real d******d
Nurse mom gets praise for hard work and unique pumping method
NTA – You’re not a cow! Your health matters too!
NTA. Emotional abuse? Tell him to grow up. Formula is fine
NTA! Being a nurse mom is exhausting, your husband needs understanding
NTA. Husband should induce lactation
NTA! Nurse mom works hard, husband upset she fell asleep. ♀️
NTA. But husband is. ♀️
Fed up nurse mom juggles full-time job and breastfeeding
NTA. Congrats on the baby! Husband’s reaction was cruel and wrong
NTA. Shut the h**l up, he can’t pump milk!
Last Updated on August 14, 2023 by Diply Social Team
