An interesting piece of being a Labor & Delivery Nurse is being an observer to the lives and relationships of so many couples and families. When I started Nursing, I thought of it as a bit of an honor to be involved in special memories of so many people. Then I got all cynical...
I still find the whole people watching aspect entertaining, however, and today was no exception. First thing in the morning, I admitted a 30-something couple, expecting their first baby. She was a little loud for my taste and immediately began displaying controlling characteristics. Oh great, she's going to be one of those...! The husband, on the other hand, was curiously quiet, avoided eye contact and almost huddled in the background. Ok, so he's shy or nervous. I'll get him involved and calm them down a little first. I proceeded to discuss the plan of care with them and get them ready for her induction. As time passed, Dad came out of the shadows and began participating in supporting Mom. Ok, he's alright. While he leaves the room to get coffee, Mom quickly tells me, very appologetically, that things are very strained between them right now because he had just cheated on her. I didn't have time to discuss it more because he was back in the room.
I still find the whole people watching aspect entertaining, however, and today was no exception. First thing in the morning, I admitted a 30-something couple, expecting their first baby. She was a little loud for my taste and immediately began displaying controlling characteristics. Oh great, she's going to be one of those...! The husband, on the other hand, was curiously quiet, avoided eye contact and almost huddled in the background. Ok, so he's shy or nervous. I'll get him involved and calm them down a little first. I proceeded to discuss the plan of care with them and get them ready for her induction. As time passed, Dad came out of the shadows and began participating in supporting Mom. Ok, he's alright. While he leaves the room to get coffee, Mom quickly tells me, very appologetically, that things are very strained between them right now because he had just cheated on her. I didn't have time to discuss it more because he was back in the room.
He's NOT alright. What a freaking ASS. For the rest of the day, I couldn't look at him. I'm not good at hiding what I think and I'm sure it was exuding from every pore.
What makes a woman stay with a gem like that?!
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