Post-call reward

I think I will gain more weight with more calls. As always, I have the crave to eat more than usual as a reward to myself after call. Today has gotten no exception.

And this is superbly rewarding...
Triple scoops of banana almond, cream and cookies, blue berry cheese ice-cream!
Slurp~

Thanks bf :)

Oncall tomorrow again. Not too bad, the calls are too frequent before any pre-call blue can take place.

Can't wait for labour day. I am going home!

Little accomplishment

"What are the things that you feel accomplished and happy about?" I asked.

Having thought about it myself, I have more dissatisfaction of what I could not achieve than what I have done well. Perhaps it's human nature that we tend to look at our deficits instead of treasuring our blessings.

I have a little accomplishment lately that really made my days.

H needed frequent blood taking. When I took over her case, she had bruises all over cubital fossa and stressed up with needles. Indications were explained and blood was withdrawn. She was happy that it was done quickly with minimal pain and leaving no bruise. Subsequently, I was requested for the next blood taking. So as to successfully withdraw blood from the obese with single attempt. Credit to IMU who well trained us in blood taking during medical school days.

N required artificial rupture of membrane while her os was only 2cm tight with posterior cervix and high station. My colleague failed to perform and predict my impending failure after digging hard for approximately 5 minutes. MO was informed to take over. Just as MO was about to prepare, tadaa... Clear liquor!

Lastly, my vaginal examination was commented as less pain and discomfort inflicting. I witnessed rough vaginal examination umpteen times. At times I feel for patients when examiner digs as if it is made of steel. Vagina is one of the precious parts of ladies. If you are to examine, do gently insert your fingers!

Simple accomplishment can cheer up my dull working days. Hope the list can go on longer as I learn. Yeppie!

In everything give thanks;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thess 5:18

Perhaps it's time

It's day 2 post-call. Yet I was still up with some lousy sense of lethargic feeling, right sided headache and signs of impending URTI. Nonetheless, waking up after the sunrise today without alarm clock was luxurious!

Going oncall is a norm, 8 calls per month now after what DG has implemented. So on the day when you're post-call, the next day is another pre-call day. Exhaustive at times but it isn't too bad since our one day off in a week has started. What else can I grumble on?

Met 2 medical students who stayed overnight in labour ward to complete procedures. They reminded me of my old days. Go around labour ward asking for permission to conduct deliveries, gloved up and got scolded by staff nurse just like the way I did. The difference was, they addressed me doctor and introduced themselves to me with respect. I thought it was too formal and actually felt uneasy. Hey, I was at their position not too long ago!

It has been 6 months since I started working. I am half passed O&G posting. It is a field of litigation. A little mismanagement or mis-documentation can be easily a loop hole in the future. Most of the time our specialists hold high responsibilities to cover all blunters we made. It has always been a demanding field that requires big commitment.

However, I've decided to involve myself in it. Perhaps it's time. Time to subject myself back to exam stress. Time to get the study momentum back on toes. Starting with zero confidence but I will give my best!

Guide me, Lord.