First Day of Work

Started my first week on the good ol' 5400 L&D. For orientation, I at first thought it was unusual how they always grouped L&D and ED together. Now I know. Both settings are fast paced, and expect anything. Literally anything can happen. A woman hemorrhaging and you have to hang 2 units of blood before she loses more blood, while also monitoring the FHT and contractions. Checking magnesium and insulin drip Q30 min because it could potentially cause seizures/ hypoglycemic. Basically you are doing a whole lot at one time. They gave me a care pkg. I always wanted a calendar with puppies on it...thanks BJC.
Chris's 30th bday was this week! Hurry if you didn't wish him a happy birthday, it is still going, we do week long birthdays in this Smith family since we are both busy busy. Saturday we went on a nice long bike ride and celebrated with some BBQ, we were going to go to Ohio and Cedar Pointe but ended up having to work. Sad day. On his real birthday, we went to a movie and our favorite PI pizza. Never gets old. And the leftovers are still good for work.
I have enjoyed not doing a whole lot during the day, since this last year was a major stress from nursing school. It's nice to just go to the pool and workout. This relaxation wont last but it's nice while its here.
I am still getting used to the long hours at work. 12 1/2 shifts are tiring! I try and get up super early because parking is ridiculous at the hospital. It's almost worth it to leave an hour early..
Pioneer Day, aka a whole bunch of Mormons in a park. BYOB or bring your own baby. Babies galore. I think now that I am in L&D I get lots of my baby fix. Maybe a little too much sometimes. Chris and I babysat for our neighbor's kids last friday. I had just gotten home for work and asked Chris what he wanted for dinner. Of course why did I ask, pizza, always. So dropping off the pizza and about to leave to take Maggie for a walk, I leave the pizza with him. Right as I am about to shut the door I hear... the baby cry. Not just a whimper little hush hush cry. No this is a WHAAAAA!!! Highest shriek of the devil is going to kill me cry. In my mind was a flight/ fight/ freeze response. Mine was definitely FLIGHT. Sorry Chris I love how your so kind and volunteer. We have decided that we are just going to have puppies for the rest of our life.. But really puppies are the best.
Love you all and make this a happy party week. First week of August!!!

Cam

After a 2 1/2 hour bike ride we celebrated with a 64oz...only in the midwest.

Texas BBQ. And Tswizzy's fav. BBQ. A must.