Fun and learning all in one

-or- happiness when least expected

Published on May 13, 2004 By BlueDev In Misc

I mentioned it a few articles ago, but I am now working hard on my OB/Gyn rotation. I was really not looking forward to it, nor did I think I was going to have a good time. I tried to go into it with a good attitude though, and found a pleasant surprise.

I am having a great time.

Sure, it takes some getting used to. But it is so much fun. Kind, generous ladies let me come into the room, talk to them, and (with the physician there) let me learn how best to examine them. I get to listen to their baby's hearts, figure out which position they are in, measure them, and just find out how they are doing. The more I think about it, the more grateful I am. They are willingly opening a little bit of their lives to me, a stranger, and trusting me with their health. It is a humbling experience.

And being fluent in Spanish helps out too. What fun!

Comments

dharmagrl

on May 13, 2004

Did you get to 'catch' any little ones yet?

BlueDev

on May 13, 2004

So far I have only been on the clinic portion, working in community health clinics and such. Next week I begin the Labor and Delivery portion, and then I surely will get to play catch. I am really looking forward to it.

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