We Love Nurses

There are lots of things that I love, love, love, and today nurses are at the top of my list. I've actually loved nurses since the day I gave birth to Mackensie -- the labor and delivery nurses were so comforting, and I was amazed that a stranger could be that kind and willing to so completely care for me (anyone who has given birth, and maybe some who haven't, knows what kind of yuck is involved in that, and nurses clean it up and hold your hand through all of it). Since we've had Oliver, actually since his diagnosis in-utero, we have had a chance to interact with many, many nurses. Without exception, they have all been so great. After each extended interaction, I'm so grateful and just want to give them a hug. We actually did give the NICU nurses a basket of chocolate and snacks, although they deserved so much more. But today was Oliver's MRI, so it was back to the hospital. We didn't go all the way to CHOP, but stayed local instead. The nurses were, as usual, great. They were super careful inserting his IV, which anesthesiologists have not been able to do so well in the past (because he is so "well-fed"). They collapsed one vein, but considering what a pudge he is, that isn't so bad. They let me ride down to radiology on the stretcher with him so that I could hold him, and sat patiently with me watching his vital signs when the MRI was done. Our nurse explained that if they saw anything of concern, they would likely call today. And very fortunately, I haven't gotten a call so far. I do know that this doctor keeps late hours, as he has called me at 8 on a Friday evening in the past, but I'm hoping we're in the clear. And by in the clear I'm hoping for no abnormalities that could contribute to seizures (actually, no abnormalities at all) and no need for a shunt. Although I don't think this doctor would evaluate him in terms of hydrocephalus, but I'm sending the films to CHOP for their opinion, as well.  

So today I'm thankful for a successful hospital visit, no complications with anesthesia, no phone call yet, and, of course, nurses.