Good things do happen...
As I went to write this post, I realised that I've almost written 200 posts on my blog so decided to change tact slightly. I had originally been planning on using this to talk about my new job but am going to use it as a wee bit of reflection.
I'll start with the good news though. I was offered (and have accepted and started) the most amazing job offer. I am now a Junior Sister (equivalent of an NHS Junior Band 6) at a Private Company and I'm over the moon about it!! I've had the question 'how did you swing that'. Truthfully I'm not entirely sure. I went for a staff nurse job and when they called back they offered me the promotion. This is me getting back into nursing so I did a lot of soul searching as to whether I could cope with the role. I decided I could and my first real shift is Monday.
I'm using the news above as the starting point for my reflection. When I think back about where I was in August 2013, it wasn't a good headspace. September was worse and the fog really only started to lift in November. But at the start of this year, I had to get through what would have been my due date and then Mothers Day (the baby would have been born in time for Mothers Day). But I got through them both. The difference is now I can talk about the miscarriage. It's nothing to be ashamed or secretive about and it wasn't my fault. I still get huge pangs of jealousy when I hear that friends are pregnant but I'm not sure that will change until I have a baby of my own.
From a work perspective, I took a break from nursing to get myself well. Interviews have made me feel that I was weak to do it. I had almost become convinced that my decision had ended my career before it really began. Then my new job came along and I realised that it wasn't the end. I have this fantastic opportunity to look forward to with a company who have all sorts of educational options open to me.
Over the last few months, real friends have showed who they are and I think the next months will do that a bit more.
All in all, I think the rest of this year will be a positive one. New job, new mindset, new attitude. I'm excited though......
I'll start with the good news though. I was offered (and have accepted and started) the most amazing job offer. I am now a Junior Sister (equivalent of an NHS Junior Band 6) at a Private Company and I'm over the moon about it!! I've had the question 'how did you swing that'. Truthfully I'm not entirely sure. I went for a staff nurse job and when they called back they offered me the promotion. This is me getting back into nursing so I did a lot of soul searching as to whether I could cope with the role. I decided I could and my first real shift is Monday.
I'm using the news above as the starting point for my reflection. When I think back about where I was in August 2013, it wasn't a good headspace. September was worse and the fog really only started to lift in November. But at the start of this year, I had to get through what would have been my due date and then Mothers Day (the baby would have been born in time for Mothers Day). But I got through them both. The difference is now I can talk about the miscarriage. It's nothing to be ashamed or secretive about and it wasn't my fault. I still get huge pangs of jealousy when I hear that friends are pregnant but I'm not sure that will change until I have a baby of my own.
From a work perspective, I took a break from nursing to get myself well. Interviews have made me feel that I was weak to do it. I had almost become convinced that my decision had ended my career before it really began. Then my new job came along and I realised that it wasn't the end. I have this fantastic opportunity to look forward to with a company who have all sorts of educational options open to me.
Over the last few months, real friends have showed who they are and I think the next months will do that a bit more.
All in all, I think the rest of this year will be a positive one. New job, new mindset, new attitude. I'm excited though......
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