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I apologize if I stated anything upsetting in the "I've had it" Thread.

I realize I can not change the world, but do not wish to upset those in it when I attempt to.

I wish everyone well.

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I personally didn't see anything that you need to apoligize for.

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Originally posted by caroladybelle

I personally didn't see anything that you need to apoligize for.

Nor do I.

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I just read your post and saw nothing wrong. You made good and valid points, Keep them coming.:)

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You need not apologize. You did not do anything bad.

but it's a good idea not to try to minimize others' venting, and several interjected comments that made it seem as if Renee was not right to do this here. No one wants to burst ANYONE's bubble, but people have the right to whine, complain, moan whatever on the boards as well as spread good news, too.

you sound like a very positive and kind person. and I would love you at MY bedside anyday.

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I just read your comments on the other thread and found nothing objectionable but I applaud your sensitivity.

Like everything in life, our response to what happens is our choice. Sometimes we are just tired and don't have alot of patience. I find as I get older I have more patience for some situations and less in others.

Yesterday (4 1/2 hours of overtime) had a delivery with every single family member in attendance you could think of. Brother, husband, 3 year old daughter, 3 year old cousin of 3 year old daughter, grandma and grandpa from both sides. Brother on one side holding her hand and husband on the other and they would not move. After delivery of the placenta, she started hemorrhaging and 3 year old was standing by the side of the bed telling grandma, "Look, mommy is pooping". The chux was covered in blood. sigh . . .

I know what Jnette and Deb are gonna say . . ."kick them out". Well, this was a "cultural" nightmare and I had already tried during labor many times to gently move family members from the bedside and then not so gently. They were immovable stones. So, when we were busy with trying to start a 2nd IV line, push fluids, get lab in and blood up and surgery called and consents signed we just ignored the family at the bedside.

I was truly frustrated but after the patient was in recovery, I walked by the pts room and saw grandpa holding his newborn granddaughter and all the same family members who had held vigil for 20 hours still there, tired but elated. They thanked me profusely . . .

I'm left feeling torn . . .it would have been nice to have them out of the room as my patient was almost bleeding to death. But the truth is I couldn't have moved them with a bulldozer.

Sometimes ya just gotta chalk it up to "life is funny" and go on.

steph

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OH Steph, don't put words in my mouth, PLEASE!!

actually that is NOT what I WOULD SAY AT ALL.

I am sorry you feel you can read my mind and interject what "I would say" here...

I *am* culturally-sensitive and caring. I just see that sometimes limits need to be set (and I admit to still being in a learning phase all the time regarding sensitive issues)......but....that said....

I would not have automatically kicked them out....I would have WORKED with and AROUND THEM (and have MANY A TIME, MIND you in my 6 years as an OBnurse)----just as long as safety and security of MY PATIENT WERE NOT AT RISK. I know the difference most of the time......

Further, at the risk of speaking for jnette, I see NOTHING IN HER POSTS that would indicate she would automatically KICK them OUT, either.

Thank you for listening.

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Oh my gosh Deb, I was kidding.

Not my intention at all to put words in your mouth or jnette's.

Sometimes intent is lost with words on a screen.

steph

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sorry steph

maybe i need to check the calendar to see what time of month it is for me.

so much is lost on puter screens....i am sorry about misunderstandin you.

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I just reread it and can see how you could think what you did.

I can see that I needed to add some smilies . . . those little buggers do really help with the translation.:D

I'm on hold right now with the DMV requesting a hearing to get my driver's licence back after 3 months, which is the recommended time my doc gave after my seizure. It has almost been three months. The guy at the DMV, who has been very nice, by the way, told me it is 3 months from the time they revoked my licence, which was November 3 - NOT 3 months from the time I had my seizure. And the reason it was November 3? Well, seems the DMV is understaffed and couldn't get to my paperwork any closer to the time I sent it which was a week after my seizure. So, I'll be restricted for 6 months due to DMV understaffing.

Don't know why I'm blabbering on about this except I'm still on hold. ;)

And my 2 year old is pulling papers from my file cabinet . . . .

Yikes!:eek: :chuckle

steph

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You need a great big ((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))))

steph.....

best wishes and thank you for the wake-up call. I AM being defensive here. and I have no right to be. Hang in there and best of luck on the DMV dept.......

hope it works out!

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