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(Message started by: Lizzie2 on Oct 21^st, 2004, 9:38pm)

Title: Happiness is....
Post by Lizzie2 on Oct 21^st, 2004, 9:38pm

Working with newborn babies as a nursing student... :)

I just had to share that!!! I love my rotation right now...even if it does mean having to get up at 4:45am to get there on time, and I get my last CH hit at around 4am or so!!

I can't wait to have one of my own now!!! hahaha..maybe I will wait a few more years. ;) These little ones are so cute..they make your heart melt!!!

OK...smiling now :) Have to try to get a little sleep because the days are kind of long!!

Hugz,
Lizzie :)

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by broomhilda on Oct 21^st, 2004, 9:42pm

Awww Carrie, sounds like a wonderful rotation, so happy you are enjoying it!!!! Babies are miracles for sure!

Hugs!!!!

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by Kevin_M on Oct 21^st, 2004, 10:44pm

Teach them kids how to make lemonade and then tell them what our minimum wage is here and watch them laugh and laugh.

Kevin M

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by sandie99 on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 6:42am

I made once a list about all the things which make me happy. My godson is absolutely one of them! Kids have still that lovely innocence and excitement. Only opening Christmas gifts brings the same feeling alive inside my heart for a moment.

Lots of PFdays,
sandie99

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 9:41am

I was having a really bad day yesterday working at the Library.

I had to get some information from someone who almost always puts me in a foule mood.

When I was done, I was fuming. So. I walk past the circulation desk and a woman walks up and puts her 6 month old daughter on the counter. She looks at me and gives me the biggest smile. (The baby, not the mother). The foul mood left pretty quick.

Babies are Gods' way of reminding me how wonderful life can really be.

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by Lizzie2 on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 3:53pm

It got even better today!! For the first time in my life, I saw a baby being born. :) The mom had an induced labor. It was her 3rd child. She came in at 8am, and the baby was born at 11:20. It went very fast!!!

The baby was a boy, and he is 5 pounds 15 oz, and 19 inches long. He had to be the most adorable thing I've ever seen in my life!!! I helped to dry him off right after he popped out, and helped to get his first set of vital signs...all kinds of fun!!!! I even got to give him his bottle this afternoon because babies under 6 pounds have to be fed every 3 hours.

It was pretty crazy watching the birth, but it was AMAZING!!! Life beginning.. Man I wanted to cry!! haha I asked my teacher to give me some time in the NICU when there are more babies in there so I can see if it would really be the area I'd like to work in. Wow...I honestly NEVER thought I would like working in this area...and I love it!!

Hugz,
Lizzie2/Carrie :)

[smiley=baby.gif]

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by LeLimey on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 6:07pm

I've only ever been at the other end.. but I agree, its pretty fantastic isn't it?! Nothing ever beats those first few hours just staring at a new baby and finally getting to know them after such a long wait! I'm really glad you are enjoying it so much :)

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by kimmiedawn81 on Oct 23^rd, 2004, 3:03am

on 10/22/04 at 15:53:54, Lizzie2 wrote:

My sister works in Labor and Delivery and she loves it, but sometimes it's kinda hard for her b/c her and her husband are having a lot of problems right now as far as getting pregnant.

I hope you love it too!

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by Woobie on Oct 23^rd, 2004, 8:23am

When my first daughter was born she was in ICU (beta strep) and there was a little crack baby in there. His name was Frankie - he was so tiny - didn't have a shot in hell. His bitch mother = OMG - never mind.

Let's just say - I will NEVER forget Frankie. :'(

Baby nurses are the best ~ you gotta be a special kind of person to be able to have that job.

tina :-*

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by catlind on Oct 23^rd, 2004, 9:39am

Word of advice, if you decide to go into L&D remember that the nurses are a labouring mother's best friend, not the doctor - so always listen to them and help them out even when it means the doc didn't 'approve'. A labouring mother is a dangerous dangerous person if they are upset ;)

My 2nd was 2 hours start to finish and my 3rd was 3 hours, fast is good! Course I have no idea what that 5lb deal is, mine were all 8 and 9 hehe.

The miracle of life is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life.

Good luck to you it will be a great place if you love it :)

Cat

Title: Re: Happiness is....
Post by Pegase on Oct 23^rd, 2004, 10:03am

For me...

THE VERVE - Lucky Man Lyrics

Happiness
More or less
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Happiness
Coming and going
I watch you look at me
Watch my fever growing
I know just where I am

But how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?

Well, I'm a lucky man
With fire in my hands

Happiness
Something in my own place
I'm standing naked
Smiling, I feel no disgrace
With who I am

Happiness
Coming and going
I watch you look at me
Watch my fever growing
I know just who I am

But how many corners do I have to turn?
How many times do I have to learn
All the love I have is in my mind?

I hope you understand
I hope you understand

Gotta love that'll never die

Happiness
More or less
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Happiness
Coming and going
I watch you look at me
Watch my fever growing
I know
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my

Gotta love that'll never die
Gotta love that'll never die
No, no
I'm a lucky man

It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my
It's just a change in me
Something in my liberty
Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my

You should listen to the tune... GREAT song;-)

I also agree with you... seeing a future mother giving birth to a child is something fantastic... For us (men) being able to be there with our partner and participate is a great experience and something unforgetable;)