I was doing my happy dance when I started this post 2 weeks ago, so that lets you know how busy I have been! As of July 1, I am OFFICIALLY a second year resident! God is good! As you all know, there were many times when I thought I may not make it through that year for a multitude of reasons. But, that saying that "If God brings you to it, He'll bring your through it" is 100% true. I'm actually only 1/4 of the way through it, but that 1/4 was rough and I'm so grateful to Him for keeping me through it all.
I started this year out on Labor and Delivery nights. I'm actually watching fetal heart rate tracings as I type this blog. Y'all know I LOVE me some labor and delivery. It brings me pure joy to be a part of welcoming a new life into the world. There are a whole set of new nurses that I get to work with and I love them already. It's also EXTREMELY busy. Most babies are born July-September (I guess there's a lot of cuddling in the winter!), so those months are extremely busy months for the hospital and I haven't slept or rested a lick since I started. But, I come to work to work, so I'm definitely not complaining. The more patients I have, the more opportunities I have to learn. This night shift is a different story though. My body is still trying to get acclimated, but I actually really like it. It's just the attending, the chief, myself and one of my classmates who is in OB receiving, aka the bane of all of our existence. It's free from drama and the hustle and bustle of the day time, which I love. Our attending also allows us to make our own plans and follow them through. I actually feel like a big kid now. I know there is so much left to learn, but I can see the growth from this time last year to now; Yet another thing that I am thankful for.
I am also extremely thankful for my family. They have really made this transition a great one. Jai has actually done a lot better than I thought she would being that she is used to sleeping with me at night (yes, my 6 year old still sleeps in my bed! Don't judge me. LOL). I get off work in the morning, go home and sleep, then get up early so that I can pick her up from camp and spend a little time with her before I go back in for 6:45pm. The getting up early gets a little rough, but we both enjoy spending that time together.
In other news, it has not been all peaches and cream at work. There has been a situation which I have asked for prayer for on facebook and I would really appreciate it if you all would pray for the "situation" as well. I don't feel it's appropriate to say exactly what it is, but I know for sure that it's a test. I just pray that I pass it because it has really been trying me. So, please pray for your favorite doctor because she needs it! :-)
I hope to be able to keep up with my blog this year because I know there will be so many new experiences, trials and triumphs to share. I pray that y'all will continue to walk with me and pray with me through this year and the years to come. I appreciate all of your encouragement and prayers thus far. They really helped me more than you know! Until next time....
Your favorite MD,
Keisha B.
P.S. - Guess who's not alone anymore :-)
