tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.comments2022-11-20T10:13:03.787-05:00The Lonely MidwifeThe Lonely Midwifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00101001652507378048noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-7689903372830737162014-11-04T23:34:38.601-05:002014-11-04T23:34:38.601-05:00Hi, Nice site I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sha...Hi, Nice site I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. Would it be possible if I contact you through your email? Please email me back. Thanks!<br /> <br />Aaron Grey <br />aarongrey112 at gmail.com<br />aarongrey112https://www.blogger.com/profile/06321255122708390713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-45202364545852491082011-07-08T15:29:06.285-04:002011-07-08T15:29:06.285-04:00So Sad....So Sad....Michael Lange Optometristhttp://www.qualitypeople.com/dir/michael-lange-optometrist/optometrist/photos/1275/my-photosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-7721047787881272872011-02-01T22:31:55.090-05:002011-02-01T22:31:55.090-05:00:) sigh. I feel your pain.:) sigh. I feel your pain.YoungstownMidwifehttp://youngstownmidwife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-21660444094020776272010-03-06T21:27:46.298-05:002010-03-06T21:27:46.298-05:00have you tried dansko clogs? as a doula i can'...have you tried dansko clogs? as a doula i can't live w/o them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-81221160120218017632010-01-03T15:33:52.699-05:002010-01-03T15:33:52.699-05:00I just found your blog by looking up that same thi...I just found your blog by looking up that same thing. My Rx expired so I called my PCP's office and was told that the Pharmacy needed to do it. Well I called the pharmacy and by the time I gave her my dob, name and medication, she sent in an electronic request. Thirty minutes later, I got a call to pick it up. Convenient yes! But it was strange!<br /><br />And congratulations on becoming a midwife, we need so many more caring midwives in the world!Erykahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191777219816340079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-56651737567072688142009-12-27T18:32:05.219-05:002009-12-27T18:32:05.219-05:00What kind of shoes are you wearing? Can't you ...What kind of shoes are you wearing? Can't you wear some stylish flats? Maybe some fancy black pump type shoes?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402578694480743656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-78465064969187878092009-11-15T23:26:40.216-05:002009-11-15T23:26:40.216-05:00It may be a regional thing. When I lived back east...It may be a regional thing. When I lived back east it would be unheard of for a patient to call the pharmacy and have them request the refill. Here in S. TX, it is SOP.MentalMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278030114279292954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-51929410294840775642009-11-10T21:30:20.063-05:002009-11-10T21:30:20.063-05:00Can you get some comfortable, yet stylish, shoes? ...Can you get some comfortable, yet stylish, shoes? I admire your hard work and devotion to your patients.LauraThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15986846093055282121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-86445144814447688662009-11-10T15:12:48.516-05:002009-11-10T15:12:48.516-05:00I am a social worker who works with disabled peopl...I am a social worker who works with disabled people at risk of homelessness. I understand work secondary traumatization, and being disturbed/concerned about what you see at work. I'd like to share a saying with you, that my supervisor reminds me of from time to time. <br /><br />This is THEIR journey to take. You cannot take it for them, but you can walk next to them and hold their hand if they'd like. <br /><br /><br />Also keep im mind that caring for yourself is the BEST thing you can do to help other people. If your reserves are diminished you cannot be the most effective. <br /><br />Do the best you can for everyone, and know that your best is good enough. <br /><br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08119613443883738634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-28876166398631483162009-10-31T02:13:41.476-04:002009-10-31T02:13:41.476-04:00Don't you just love those three initials...CNM...Don't you just love those three initials...CNM. Enjoy them. You deserve it. Congratulations.Midlife Midwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405697747288370189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-75143588876100874782009-10-25T21:38:28.403-04:002009-10-25T21:38:28.403-04:00Thanks all!! I am still, days later, astounded by...Thanks all!! I am still, days later, astounded by this comment. How lucky (or sad)that he has never needed or relied on the kindness of another!The Lonely Midwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101001652507378048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-26844291200256670332009-10-22T23:38:27.600-04:002009-10-22T23:38:27.600-04:00You gave her more than just a meal. You gave her t...You gave her more than just a meal. You gave her the impression that there are still caring people out in the world. Bless you. :)Casihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649213382228099780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-55322602668228053352009-10-22T08:48:34.615-04:002009-10-22T08:48:34.615-04:00Sounds like midwifery is humanity... good for you....Sounds like midwifery is humanity... good for you. The world could use more BIG BAD Midwifes!The Good Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249986191289837440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-57694357197955717192009-10-21T23:18:38.554-04:002009-10-21T23:18:38.554-04:00How arrogant of an OB to dictate what a midwife or...How arrogant of an OB to dictate what a midwife or nurse is to do. We are our own independent profession! Good for you Big Bad Midwife. I hope you blow those arrogant OB's houses down!Reality Roundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489382111809964841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-83729983807153186592009-10-21T22:26:23.626-04:002009-10-21T22:26:23.626-04:00Recently found your blog and wanted you to know I&...Recently found your blog and wanted you to know I'm here-so you don't need to be lonely anymore :)<br />I'm a currently unemployed CNM but have been in your shoes as new kid on the block. It IS lonely. I hope you told that OB that you are there to practice midwifery. Of course, they hate it when you use the "M" word.kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367484732426101546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-6484715155612043842009-10-10T12:47:31.344-04:002009-10-10T12:47:31.344-04:00Wow. Who the FOB is.. always a tough choice!Wow. Who the FOB is.. always a tough choice!The Good Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249986191289837440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-586186907384926502009-10-10T12:24:43.193-04:002009-10-10T12:24:43.193-04:00Keep this up and you will be rivaling Dr. Grumpy!Keep this up and you will be rivaling Dr. Grumpy!tottergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459137011754217122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-40108201693449342642009-10-09T16:02:33.988-04:002009-10-09T16:02:33.988-04:00Feel better. And congrat's on the big comfy ch...Feel better. And congrat's on the big comfy chair. BTW when I managed a rather large staff I always sat on the same side of the desk when meeting with someone one on one. Seems that it puts them at ease... nothing wrong with that and no one was ever confused as to who the boss was...The Good Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249986191289837440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-29201294501307282112009-10-09T01:28:50.882-04:002009-10-09T01:28:50.882-04:00Congratulations! Hope the job continues to go so ...Congratulations! Hope the job continues to go so well!Doctor Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967600225173640437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-81505672469578316252009-09-29T08:08:13.502-04:002009-09-29T08:08:13.502-04:00You are there for them at their time of greatest n...You are there for them at their time of greatest need AT THAT MOMENT. Thank God for that. Thank God for you and people like you. For however brief, you have made a difference in their lives. I guess that just has to be enough.<br /><br />Thirty four years ago I was a young girl of 17 years old. I had just given birth to a little boy and I was all alone. I remember crying my eyes out one afternoon in my hospital bed. A young nurse came in and sat down and held my hand. She just held my hand for the longest time. I will never forget her. Her simple gesture helped me through a very emotional and difficult time. <br /><br />You just never know how and how much you touch someone.The Good Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249986191289837440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-71662594521302409102009-09-28T22:12:33.812-04:002009-09-28T22:12:33.812-04:00It is impossible for us not to take our work home ...It is impossible for us not to take our work home with us, isn't it? There are many babies I wonder about. We care for them for months, sometimes years at a time, but once they leave the safety of a hospital, we lose track. Are they safe? Did I teach the parents everything I could to keep the baby healthy? Is the mom OK? It certainly can be challenging. One very experienced NICU nurse told me how she cared for a fragile preemie for 4 months in the NICU. She was the primary care nurse and grew very attached. The baby was discharged, and shaken to death by the parents two weeks after discharge. The NICU staff was devastated, and the primary care nurse never recovered from the trauma. I get what your saying, but we can't go home with our patients. We can just do our best. Stay strong!Reality Roundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489382111809964841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-51929061811312726362009-09-28T12:23:24.268-04:002009-09-28T12:23:24.268-04:00I dont think gender necessarily makes you a better...I dont think gender necessarily makes you a better specialist. It can, but not always. I try and encourgae my patients to try breastfeeding for a week or two, and if it is not working to do what they have to do (pump and feed, formula, etc) becuase the bottom line for having a baby - is to enjoy your baby! There are enough obstacles in the road as it is (gee, for instance, lack of sleep!!) to keep trying to get past something frustrating and realize you are not enjoying being a mother!<br />Congrats on passing!!!!!daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460011312097894940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-18627194256814122202009-09-26T19:45:38.398-04:002009-09-26T19:45:38.398-04:00My pharmacy takes care of such calls for me- but t...My pharmacy takes care of such calls for me- but then again, I'm in a very small town with a pharmacy that is perpetually slow. If I felt it was a burden I'd just to it myself. I certainly wouldn't stand at the counter and hold up a line about it. They'd just have to say "Oh, there were no refills left" and I'd be all over my cell phone chatting up my doc office. Out of line.Slatsettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389271280318812761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-1362301084538076592009-09-26T06:46:31.268-04:002009-09-26T06:46:31.268-04:00Chris,
Thank you--silly me. Here I am complainin...Chris,<br /><br />Thank you--silly me. Here I am complaining about taking care of yourself. This makes sense--why would you know what medication you are taking? or What medication I am calling for to be refilled? First things first. So I guess we are "enabling". Maybe we will get to the point where you call a hotel, tell them you want to book a room you just don't know the dates. Could they please call your boss to schedule your vacation? I agree, there is a huge black hole in the area of personal responsibility.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476640473169635661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7523595374681218879.post-75479310437407767032009-09-25T22:50:42.053-04:002009-09-25T22:50:42.053-04:00Where I live all the docs prefer the pharmacy to c...Where I live all the docs prefer the pharmacy to call for refills. I think it has to do with idiot patients not knowing what med or dose they are actually taking. If the pharmacist calls, then the doc will have all the info needed.I do feel sorry for the over worked pharmacy staff since they end up dealing with the people who don't have a clue. It's also standard for the docs to let the pts know that it will take 3 business days for a refill to be called in. A lot of this would be prevented if people took responsibility for their own health, were knowledgable about their disease processes, and quit expecting eveeryone else to cater to their "needs".Personal responsibility and preparation is seriously lacking in a large portion of society.Chris T.noreply@blogger.com