Every day in labor and delivery is so different so I better hurry and write this post before I change my mind. =)
I really love my job. It is such an exciting and generally positive atmosphere. Birth is truly a miraculous event to take part in every day. People are so trusting of nurses and doctors and it is such a privilege to help them. I have to remind myself that even though I see deliveries every time I work, this is a huge deal for each individual family. It is so special for them and I try to remember that.
I had a patient yesterday who was so sweet. She said, "I'm so glad you're my nurse. You're so nice and helpful. Thank you so much for all your help." What a difference that makes in my day. I not only appreciate her kind words but it makes me want to be even better.
Another fun thing about being a labor and delivery nurse is that when women find that out, they immediately want to tell me their birth stories of when they had their kids. I actually like hearing about them and I like feeling included in the "mommy talk" even though I haven't had any of my own. (You know what I'm talking about. All the ladies at enrichment or wherever all talking about their labor and delivery experience.)
Being a nurse is a 24 hour job. (Or so I've learned.) Last weekend alone I think I got 4 "nurse calls" from random friends/ward members who need health advice. I always try to give helpful information but of course I don't remember everything from nursing school. Hopefully I can ease some fears of worried moms or moms-to-be.
I'm so grateful to be a nurse. And at least I know I'll always have a job because people will never stop getting pregnant. =)
Over Thanksgiving weekend, we spent time with Sean's family up in Salt Lake. We braved the crowds to see the lights on Temple Square. Sean was feeling under the weather, so he was not able to join us. However, it was still a fun outing, and to top it off we saw Elder Perry and his wife. 
