Most of us tend to delay our hunger because of the things we needed to do that can’t wait. But it is not a good thing to do. If our stomach growls hungrily, we should pay attention. We should eat something like a snack or meal. The longer we wait to eat, the more like we are to suffer a blood sugar slump that could wreck our mood and motivation. I experienced my hands shaking because I was not able to eat at the right time and I was cold to insert and IV to a patient. I could not control my hand to shake. I was afraid I could not insert the needle successfully. Thanks God I was able to insert it in just one try.

I am so sad the other day. A pregnant patient handed me her ultrasound result. She had a prenatal check up earlier that day and was advised to have an ultrasound because when the midwife who checked her did not hear the heart beat of the baby. It is sad to know that her baby is already died inside the womb or it is called fetal demise. She was crying. It broke my heart. She is just only 19 weeks pregnant. There are so many factors to consider why it happens.

I had a patient the other night who was asking me why her nail polish was taken out before she had cesarian section. I told her that it is really needed for a reason. Nails will be observed if it will change in color like purplish it is called cyanosis meaning there is no enough oxygen circulating in the body and it needs prompt action. If the nails turn pale meaning the body’s blood volume is low needs attention too.

Two days before I left the place where I work, there was a pregnant patient to was looking for me while I was busy packing up my things. Our guard got me. He had no idea who that patient was and so was I. At first I was somewhat irritated because I was busy and I already resigned from work. I was about to tell the guard that I don’t want to see anyone but suddenly a thought came into my mind what if it is very important or what if it would be our last meeting. It took me few minutes to come down stairs. To my surprise when the patient saw me her tears started coming out as she knew that I already resigned from work. I am not exaggerating but the patient was almost sobbing. She is pregnant with her 5th baby. She was my continuity. I cared for her during her prenatal check ups until delivery. I delivered her 4 babies. She wanted me to deliver her 5th baby but she understood the reason why I resigned. She was very dismayed but I encouraged her that there will be midiwives who will take good care of her. I was so touched. I just did not realized that I played a big part in my patients’ lives. I was so thankful that I went downstairs to see her. I can’t forgive myself if I didn’t. Sometimes in life we need to get out of our comfort zone just to meet other people. It will surprise us what awaits us.