Can you believe that my little man will be one on Monday?? I certainly can’t believe that much time has gone by. I’m still working like crazy enjoying ICU. Really not much else going on.
day 6…
Went christmas shopping again, put another layaway on. That’s 2 in total for me. I will get one more on and then i’m done shopping. I will be working christmas this year, i really wish i wasn’t but what can i do, i had the last 2 off, it’s usually work one yr, off the next. So this is my time to work. I haven’t heard about the spot yet, maybe they’ll tell me this week. Who knows. When i find out i’ll be sure to post about it, since i need some filler stuff for the rest of this month…
day 5….
Congrats America on your new president….. now that you have one, (bush doesn’t count, lol), who is glad he’s in, other than the other fella?
(i’m politically deprived, i didn’t really follow much, just my parents have a take that the oil may get out of hand in price now that :O.bam.a is in, what do yo uthink?
day 4….
I just got off of a backshift, I am finally on my own working in ICU. I reread what i had post about my first time and experience back in the unit. What a difference, i found it so disturbing, and now it’s not the same. I know what to expect from patients, certainly i have A TON to learn, but my comfort level has definately risen. I had 2 patients, ones that i had last set and they were great, no concerns. Slept all night and the other needed some sedation, no big deal. I think i do like this unit more than the ortho unit i came from. I’ve applied to some positions there, who knows if i’ll get one, but till then we’ll see, so far so good.
Well, i’ve made it to day 3……
I absolutely LOVE the time change, i’m so not a morning person….i enjoy sleep immensely.
I have to get ava a winter snowsuit, we have snow already, YUCK! Anyway, will most likely post later today
Day 2 of writing. NOt much to write about, hence the reason i only blogged 3 days last month. If i think of something clever to say, i’ll write as for now, i’m going to get ready to watch dexter. Love that show….anyone else?? What other shows are you interested in?
November is here….
and with that brings another round of NaBloPoMo~ I will make every effor this month to write every day. I almost succeeded last year, only 3 days shy of doing it too, only because we moved to my inlaws for the building of our house and i had no internet connection.
To start off this month, my son is now 11 months old!~ I know i say this every month but holy shit time is really flying, he’s going to be a year next month! That really went fast. Ava is going to be 3 in April, that’ll be here within the blink of an eye too. My chirstmas shopping is almost finished, i’m so glad i started early and got some great savings too. I really only have a few more things to pick up and i’m sticking to the list this year.
Well i’ll post some pics this week of halloween. I actually went trick or treating for Ava, since she was petrified of everything, she was so excited when i showed her all the treats. I dressed up as the new Jo.K.eR it was super easy to do since my hair is about that length../… once i get my pics off the camera i’ll be sure to post one.
Would someone just hurry up and invent a washing machine that washes, drys and puts the clothes away~
Well i’m off for a week~ got some vacation, much needed…now i get to relax and sleep in for a change instead of the early 5am getups.
No.lan turned 10 months old on the 1st, i can’t believe it!~ AND on the 30th around supper time, he took his first steps. He’s walking up to 6 steps at a time now, he’s so cute~ He’s getting more teeth again, so cranky and full of a cold. He’s still waking a couple of times through the night, but easily settled, usually nurses for about 10 minutes and that’s it for him. He’s in size 12-18 mos clothes and we wear size 5 diapers on him, it’s just as easy to buy a big box for the 2 of them. He’s trying to eat most foods now, enjoying everything, but he hates bananas now. His hair is growing and getting so thick~! He’s definately a blondie too. I guess that’s about all that is new with him, now i’m off to get a much needed hot bath!
It takes a day like this…..
To realize just how short life is. To be thankful for each and every moment I get to spend with my children, able to play with them and see how unique each one is.
My day yesterday was quite an eye opener. I came on to work, as always at 630am. Got my patient assignment. I’d be lying if i didn’t admit i was frustrated with my assignment. One was a chronic vented patient who was just there… just same old stuff with her. Nothing exciting. The other patient was a 57 yr old man, had an old stroke years ago and was recently found on the floor of his home unresponsive. After a new CT scan, showed he had another stroke, affecting his other side. (now left and right hemispheric strokes) He’s intubated and struggling. When doing my neuro assessment, he’s unresponsive in every way, no response to painful stimuli. The only thing i get is when suctioning him he’s gagging and fighting the vent. Who knows what is going on neurologically. Anyway, all of his sisters want everything done for him, but his next of kin want him to be taken off of life0support. So the meeting goes down, the dr. comes in and it’s decided, we are going to remove the ETT and supportive measures only. IT was quite sad to see the sons (one of he oldest is my age) having to deal with such a huge decision. It’s what was best for him, he’s never going to get up and walk, no quality of life whatsoever. He did hang on and was eventually transferred out to a medical floor where he’ll eventually pass away.
After him, we got another patient. Had a leaking abdo…minal aneursym, anyway, went to the OR had it repaired, lost TONS of blood, had transfusions and whatnot. So now he’s here. He’s intubated, but alert. Know’s what’s going on. Turns out he also had an MI, trop.onin. of 56. So he’s holding his own, wanting to sit up in bed, but we can’t, his pressure is barely 70systolic. So after a few hours of this, his heartrate started this funky rhythm. It’s pretty obvious he’s going to arrest, sometime shortly. THankfully his family is there,able to decide what to do next, if we continue with resucitati0on or whatnot. THey did decide not to do any aggressive measures, maeni9ng shocking or cpr. It was so sad to see them having to come to this decision,. This man was alert, able to know what was going on and he wanted this too. To know you are going to die, how scary. He had these eyes, i will never.forget. as long as i live, the long eyelashes. We still aggressiuvely treated him with B/p meds and whatnot, but eventually after 4 hours he died. Just being there with him and his family, makes me realize just how shoft life is and to cherish every moment you have.
