NICU

I started my neonatal intensive care rotation yesturday. I am really of two minds of the whole situation. On one hand (and a word of warning as this may shock many who read this) I think the babies are really cute when they are that small and helpless and think maybe I could have one. On the other hand, I think about how they aren't supposed to be that small and how much work a normal baby is let alone a premie. The nurses do such a fantastic job of looking after these babes, but when they finally get to go home it is not a 12 hour shift for mom.
As for the rotation itself, so far it is going OK. Everyone seems really receptive to having me there. A lot of the nurses and intensivists remember me (is this a good thing, or bad? I don't know) and seem willing to let me do stuff. It doesn't hurt that I keep reminding them that I am here with my husband who is potentially being recruited to work here in July. We are a package deal, after all.
The only thing bad about being here is the social stuff. We are living in the residence on campus in Regina. That is not so fun. I remember how much fun university was, but I am done with all of that. Being woken up at 2:00 am by screaming students is not fun. It is definately a far cry from our townhouse in Saskatoon. Also, I miss the girls. They are staying at the "grandparents' house" in the Jaw. I wonder if they will even know who we are when this is all over. It is only for a month, so that is good. It will just make us appreciate home all the more.