End of Ob...trip upstate....Psych!!!

Recap of the last week:

So last wednesday was my final call in Ob/gyn and was I ever busy!! I had the pleasure of sharing my call with Dane (fellow medical student extraordinaire). We took turns scrubbing in for c-sections which by the end of the night totalled 5. The highlight of the night was my lone vaginal delivery. Dane was scrubbed on a section and I decided to help the midwife who was very busy (side note: big storm the night before caused alot of snow and icy conditions which in turn led to alot of people calling in and the unit being very short-handed). The pregnant mother was a russian woman who was about to have her 1st child (2 prior pregnancies were miscarriages). So, the midwife, nurse, and myself all helped deliver the baby....A GIRL!!! The mother and her family were so happy. About an hour later, while I was eating dinner and the midwife calls me and says "I have a surprise for you, come down to the unit." So, I go downstairs and she hands me a 750ml bottle of Cognac VSOP and a box of Godiva chocolates. Apparently the family of the above woman bought me, the midwife, and nurse celebratory alcohol and chocolate . I was completely stunned. This was by no means a cheap bottle of alcohol (or chocolates). I went to the woman's room and thanked her which got me numerous thanks in return. I was very surprised and humbled by the whole experience.....and very grateful. Of course, I shared my good fortune with Dane....I don't drink Cognac so I gave him the bottle to take on his ski trip. Hopefully, he enjoyed it :)

After my written exam on friday (no need to explain because I am sure I did well), I packed my things and headed to Albany courtesy of Mit and Roberta who bought me round trip train tics for my b-day. Friday night I attended a Hawaiian party (great food)!! Saturday I drove with Mit and Roberta to Ithaca to see some hockey, and then drove back to Albany (6 hours is a long time in the car, but the DP dough made up for it). I had breakfast with Alana and Cynthia on Sunday morning. Enjoyed a nice Valentine's day dinner of meatloaf with Mit and Roberta on Sunday night. And relaxed on monday until my train left. It was a very nice break from the city and I am thankful to Roberta and Mit for the wondeful weekend!! Can't wait to see you both in Vermont!!!

Yesterday started Psych at Maimo and the day was filled with running around getting IDs, and computer training and meeting with our teams. I am assigned to the 6th floor which is an inpatient floor. Today I arrived at 8am for morning rounds. At 9am, I sat in on a group discussion with about 7 patients (very interesting conversations and opinions shared). At 9:30 I was able to sit in on a patient interview. This patient was admitted the evening before. His story on how he ended up at Maimo was very interesting. By the end of the 30 minute interview it was clear that this gentleman was severely bipolar and currently in a manic episode. After the interview, I sat with the resident and discussed his diagnosis and treatment plan. At 10:30 we had grand rounds followed by 11:30 medical clearance rounds. I ate lunch and then headed to the library to read up on Bipolar as well as schizophrenia. Lecture was cancelled, so I was able to head home a little early (or so I thought........)

I have to catch the bus to Maimo which is nice because it picks me up right in front of my building. However, waiting to return from the hospital can be annoying and at this time of year, very cold. So, I left the hospital and headed to the bus stop and.....missed the bus by 20 seconds (it was pulling away as I turned the corner). So, I had to wait 15 minutes for the next one which really turned into 25 minutes because of traffic. Finally on the bus, I thought I was almost home free. But, about 10 minutes into the ride the bus driver pulls over and tells us we have to disembark and wait for another bus. No explanation is given by this driver. WTF??? So about 20 of us pile off and wait.....and wait.....and wait. Finally a bus comes and this one makes it to my apt building....about 65 minutes after I left the hospital (normally should take 15 min). I was so chilled to the bone that once home I jumped into a steaming hot shower for 30 minutes and then proceeded to climb under my electric blanket!!!

I am done typing for tonight...have to get back to my studying. I hope everyone has a great night! :)