I often question myself if my job is "worth" all of the sacrifice I am making, simply because I am stubborn and refuse to work a job that I don't like. I am gone 2-3 days per week in Yuma, working in Labor and Delivery. This was the only hospital that I was able to find that was willing to train a new grad to work in a specialty area as risky as L&D. I'm not going to lie, it's been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Leaving my family totally sucks. I cry at night because I wasn't there to tuck them in or say goodnight. In the end though, it will be worth it!
I am 3 weeks in to my "labor" orientation. I was working in post partum and occasionally floating to other departments like the NICU until last month. Labor has been scary but really awesome. Last week one of the doctors let me deliver my patient's baby. I had her start to finish. I was there from 1 cm to 10cm. I encouraged her through her epidural and through pushing. The doctor stood right behind me and gave me instructions. I delivered her baby and placenta, collected the cord blood, everything. What a rush! What an awesome experience to deliver a baby and place her on her mother's belly. My job is SO rewarding.
I'm hoping to start just working 2 days a week. I will have more time with my family and still gain the experience I need.
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