Realization...

Have you ever come to a conclusion and realize that the facts are the facts?
Well, today as I was doing exams, pap smears, fetal heart tone assessments, I realized that no matter what capacity that I practice medicine, the most important factor is I need to make a difference.  I thoroughly enjoy seeing patients, especially those in the motherly way.  OB/GYN may not be the residency I apply for; however, I must admit, I thoroughly enjoy the connection that I make with my patients.  The Girl Power connection is AWESOME...the  funny thing is majority of the OB/GYNs, I've meet in this area have been men.  I've only met one female OB/GYN...None the less, the ability to assess and offer solutions catered to the individual's need is special and rewarding...


So, no matter the end result of my exploration through different aspects of being a medical provider, I now have the realization that this is without a doubt My Destiny...and God willing, I will positively impact lives and improve their quality of care, as I take my place in this ever changing atmosphere. 


Psm 27:13, "I would have fainted unless I believed I will see the Goodness of the Lord amongst the land of the living."


Keep expecting the realizations, the revelations of the Divine to unfold continually before you and without a doubt...You will walk in Destiny...


Now, go live your dreams!

WE NEED MORE BABIES...I'm so emotional!

This past year of clinical clerkships have been very exciting for me.  I have thoroughly enjoyed each clerkship.  But by far Obstetrics has been the most emotional.  Being able to share in the joy of child birth in a family, mother, father, grandparent is so rewarding.  I am so exciting that so many people are still having babies...LOL..I laugh at that because right now in my extended family we do not have any babies.  What a shame!  I think the youngest are at least 4 or 5 years of age...WE NEED MORE BABIES...Have we've gotten so busy in living that we have restricted our procreation to the bare minimum?  My paternal grandparents had 14 children.  My maternal grandparents had 11.  Where are the brave souls that are willing to compete with those numbers?  LOL...I had the pleasure to meet a 24 year old patient on her 6th child, she and her husband was overjoyed.  I love it!  WOW, I'm so emotional about this...


Going into Obstetrics, I never imagine the amount of miscarriages that occur and the pain that follows.  I am so emotional about this.  Yesterday, I scrubbed in on a 16 week inevitable miscarriage.  The fetus was in the vault and no heartbeat was detected.  Tears weld up in my eyes, as I was scrubbing in, when I heard how the grandmother fainted, the mother carrying the child cried, regretting this second tragedy only at age 28.  It was an emergency procedure and we were there to assist.  As the procedure proceeded, I could not believe the tragedy of this fetal demise.  I would only pray that one day, this young woman will be able to carry full-term and she and her husband will share in the joy of the fruits of their labor. 


The difficulties of conception is a fact in Obstetrics, this I know first hand, now...I only pray that whatever, my journey takes me that I will be able to bring consolation, healing and alternatives to my patients.  I am so emotional right now...


Where ever your journey leads you, be aware that you are touching lives.  You are building bridges...You can restore hope...You can offer alternatives...and in doing so, You are paving your road to GREATNES.  This the ART OF BEING....HUMAN, COMPASSIONATE, and/or really ALIVE!


Now, go live your dreams!

Great NEWS...

Early this week I received a phone call to report to our campus on Friday at 11 am... I assumed it was for a meeting I asked for as a favor...But to my surprise it was a presentation of an award to me. I was selected by the American College of Emergency Physicians for the Medical Student Professionalism and Service Award in recognition of excellence in compassionate care of patients, professional behavior and service to the community and the specialty of emergency medicine.

 

The people that know their God shall stand strong and do great exploits...." Dan 11:32 NKJV

 

 

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Obstetric and Gynecology...A great adventure...

First week in OB/GYN clerkship off to a fast and exciting experience...I think I was the most excited about starting this clerkship to get the experience of bringing little bundles of joy into the world...However, I never thought about the down side to this choice...A 29 year old female presents to clinic with complaints of lower abdominal pain and had gone to the Emergency room and was told that her baby did not have a heartbeat...So, she came in to us for another opinion. And after an exam and ultrasound..it was confirmed...there wasn't a heartbeat...You should have saw the tears flowing...not only her face, but mine as well...I didn't think about this side of the pregnancy...the complications that can occur...Although, I know that approximately 30% of pregnancy end with miscarriages...I just wasn't expecting this on my firs day in the clinic...So, due to this loss, we had to perform a dilation and curettage in which I scrubbed in on and assisted the doctor. I wanted to experience the operating room, but not like this...Well, the upside of my day, I did get to see a cesarean delivery that day...And a circumcision. Since Friday was Good Friday, we were told we could leave a 1 pm...We all decided to go for lunch...and then we received a text that we needed to report back to the hospital for an emergency C-section at 6pm...So, I was at the hospital Friday for 13hrs...The life of an OB/GYN...LOL Just within the first week, I realized that the lifestyle of an OB/GYN is hectic crazy...the babies are in charge... Although I love the atmosphere and playing such an amazing role in women health and being a surgeon, I can see a very demanding lifestyle...and having a teenager by the time I get into residency...I just don't think I can justify that time away from my son, his high school years. I want to be available to participate, attend his games, etc.... However, I noticed that around the nursery and seeing the babies, brings me a lot of joy.... I'm just wondering if I should go into pediatrics or neonatology...Perhaps, I can do critical care for neonates... Well, the beauty of exploring is the adventure...you are challenged...you will see growth...you will find your place in the world... Have you explored new territory lately? Have you stepped out on Faith to find your fertilized soil? In order to grow into your true self, must be planted in well fertilized, well nourished soil...Seek out your soil...I pray that you find your place... Mark 4:3-8 NIV “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. 8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times.” Now, Go live your dreams...