SO a lot of things have happened since I have been here. This rotation is great. My preceptor is awesome and very knowledgeable. I have already worked with some great people and saw some amazing things. I got to scrub in on my first c-section last night. Teenager with child number 3. Very difficult c-section, thought baby might not make it....but the strong little girl pulled through!! Got to scrub in on another one today. This one went much smoother. I definitely don't want a c-section! They are brutal! Some people I think are skeptical of me as an outsider, but seem to be fine with me once they see that I am here to help. Everyone is really nice. I am learning a ton!!

On a somber note, I accidentally stuck myself today. Bummer. In 12 years working with blood, I have never stuck myself. I am not too, too worried, but I will feel better once all of the tests are back re-confirming that all is well. After zoning out for a few, I went on with my day and powered through. No use in me making myself useless for the rest of the day and taking away from anything else I can learn. I did learn what never to do again when doing a paracentesis....that is the big lesson for the day!