April 13th, 2009...........A day to remember
Last night at work, I had my first precipitous delivery, which means, I delivered my first baby without the doctor there! I was nervous, this baby girl was not going to wait for the doctor, and so much was going through my mind, watch for a cord, apply pressure to the head so as to not let the head hyper extend, suction the mouth and nose, clamp the cord x 2, have dad cut the cord, make sure baby had a good cry, and most of all STAY CALM....
She came into this world at 1906, full head of black hair, loud cry, tears were shed by mom and dad, pictures taken, all was well. Delivered the placenta, well ok, it slid out. Cleaned her up and waited for the doctor to come. By the way, I was not alone in the room, I had a very "seasoned" nurse by my side talking me through it all. The doctor came, checked my work and patted me on the shoulder and said "good job Brenda".... I can't tell you how validating it was. This is what it's all about, as much as I struggled in school, I didn't quit!
I love my Job!
Last night at work, I had my first precipitous delivery, which means, I delivered my first baby without the doctor there! I was nervous, this baby girl was not going to wait for the doctor, and so much was going through my mind, watch for a cord, apply pressure to the head so as to not let the head hyper extend, suction the mouth and nose, clamp the cord x 2, have dad cut the cord, make sure baby had a good cry, and most of all STAY CALM....
She came into this world at 1906, full head of black hair, loud cry, tears were shed by mom and dad, pictures taken, all was well. Delivered the placenta, well ok, it slid out. Cleaned her up and waited for the doctor to come. By the way, I was not alone in the room, I had a very "seasoned" nurse by my side talking me through it all. The doctor came, checked my work and patted me on the shoulder and said "good job Brenda".... I can't tell you how validating it was. This is what it's all about, as much as I struggled in school, I didn't quit!
I love my Job!
OH my goodness! What an experience!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on doing that! What an amazing experience! You are so awesome! Love ya!
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