Friday Fragments
1. Poor Nora got sick again this week. This time I'm not sure what it is- the only symptom is a somewhat high, persistent fever (the highest was 102.7F). I took her to the pediatrician yesterday and her ears look fine. No cough or congestion. The pediatrician (not our normal one) said her throat looked a little red and it was probably just a virus that we had to wait out. Easy enough to say, but I really don't have much sick leave, so "waiting it out" isn't a great option for me! Sigh. Hopefully only the next few months will be bad for colds/viruses and then she'll be perfectly healthy all summer- fingers crossed, right?
2. Kevin has started his surgery rotation. It kind of sucks so far and we're only on week 2 (out of 8)! Surgeons are crazy and I have to say I'm happy that he has stated he is never choosing a surgery specialty. For example, Tuesday he was at the hospital for 17 hours (from like 5am to 10pm). Today he woke up at 3am to get to his morning rounds on time (I mean, really, what patient wants visitors at that ungodly hour?). He also only gets one day off this week, which is actually probably good compared to whatever the residents are getting (one of which, he tells me, was getting very grumpy after his 36 hour shift- yeah- 36 hours!!! Who wouldn't be grumpy?). Maybe this isn't too shocking out there for others who have already gone through this, but I am not a fan. At this stage in our lives, I think lifestyle is just too important to pick a specialty like this. Though perhaps this gives me insight into what residency is going to be like...
3. One of my baby's favorite toys is a giant plastic camping spoon. With a long handle that could probably poke out her eye. I know, I shouldn't let her play with it, but it entertains her for like 10 minutes, which can't be said of most toys. I do try to carefully supervise...
6. This video is like a month old but it makes me laugh- Nora is a fan of peekaboo but I guess it works better with a smaller cloth!
1. Feel better soon Nora!
2. Surgery is horrible, isn't it? Residency isn't all that much better with one important exception: (depending on what he goes into of course) he'll probably get more sleep than he is now on surgery, and even if he's not really home for many waking hours, having a more rested, less completely exhausted husband makes for a happier family overall. :)
4. Adelaide sleeps like that too!! Love it. :)
Another who could not deal with the hours of surgery!! Residency is tough and long hours, but you'll make it through.
Hope Nora feels better!