BABIES!

Well since I've last posted I have gotten to observe a few more c-sections and even FIRST ASSIST during one! I really think I'm going to like my surgery rotations, but we'll see! I've also gotten to see a few vaginal deliveries. I must say, they look so very painful, but it's amazing witnessing little babies come into the world and taking their first breaths! They are just so cute. I love seeing all the babies in the nursery when I get to the hospital for rounds. I never get to hold them, which is fine because I always seem to make babies cry for some reason! haha. But yesterday I watched a circumcision and it was one of the most pitiful things I've ever seen. They strapped his arms and legs down, and he just lied there crying while the doc did the procedure. He didn't even give the poor thing any anesthesia. It was so sad.

Um...That's pretty much all that is new to be honest. I don't get to do a lot, but slowly the doc is letting me participate more. In the c-section I assisted in, I got to suction, retract, and cut sutures. Hopefully I'll get to do some more and take histories and do pelvics and cultures myself.

This is one of those rotations where I've probably gotten the most frustrated with my preceptor. There is something about the way he talks to patients that almost comes off as condescending or judgmental, whether he's aware of it or not. And he complains ALL THE TIME. Yesterday he called me his soundboard, or something like that (someone for him to vent to), and I straight up told him I don't want to be his soundboard, so hopefully he'll quiet down a bit! haha. His problems are not my problems. But I guess everyone has their flaws and you just gotta deal with it. He is a great teacher, though, and  I feel like I'm learning a lot about OB/GYN.

Only two works days left until a much needed Thanksgiving Break! Looking forward to seeing my family and stuffing my face with turkey and pumpkin pie!