Barbeano

It's been a rough couple of weeks as far as juggling school and work. I downsized my hours at work, now going from full time to part time shifts. 12 hour shifts is still a hell of a lot of hours to put in especially in my preggo status...but i gots to do what i needs to do to finish school and make ends meet, right? Only a few more months, I keep telling myself that...it'll be all worth it at the end, i tell yah.


So I've been working in the ER for my preceptorship...learning new things, starting IVs, blood transfusions, and hey...even bust out a Grey's Anatomy episode of Code Blue status. Chest compressions and all, I had to start an IV on a poor little ol' woman, who...mind you looked 80 something years old, but was stated as 60? Please...that's the alchy in the system. May taste good when aged...but definitely make one age even more. Not pretty.


Had my fair share of crazy chaos last night. It took 2 male nurses, 4 security guards to put these guy on restraints just for me to...ahem...put in a foley catheter...sorry fellas...not something you'd like to imagine, especially having someone stick a 12 inch rubber tube down your pee-hole. Good times... So that was my lovely experience in the ER....and i state...awesome.


I guess with all of these experiences under my belt...I'm looking into Children's hospital and possibly going into the NICU. Worked on the mother/baby unit for over 5 years...it's time for a change and time to broaden my skills and go elsewhere. It'll be a challenge, I know...but an experience worth learning.


It's close to my bedtime...i'm an old fart, cuz 830pm sounds more like my bedtime. Nights of going out with the B!tches have disappeared...yet i do miss them and those craziness. Growing up, doing the mom thing, and carrying my little peanut in my oversized belly...it's love. I love it...being pregnant is a wonderful experience to share with your significant other. I feel her kicking and moving around... I'm just overly enjoyed and excited to bring her out into the world. At 22 weeks...damn, i'm a cute mommy...haha! I'm more than half way there...just gotta make it through school. I'm starting to waddle...at least I think so. My dad said I was walking weird the other day. HAHA. Ah well...it all goes with the package. And with that said...I'm gonna lay my sleepy head to rest, rub my belly, and say "I love you to my little girl..." and wish you all a Happy Valentines with your loved ones, family, and friends!