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I seem to be surrounded by death lately. :o With my experience losing a mother the other week, I would have been just as happy to not have any negativity while at work.

Unfortunately, it didn't last long. My last night at work, we lost 2 baby girls. The first was a twin born to a cocaine pos mother with no prenatal care. After doing an US to determine babies positions, we discovered the second twin was dead. It's possible it was TTTS since there was discordant growth and there was one placenta. Baby A seems to be doing fine.

Our second loss just a few hours later was a fetal demise of 38 weeks. Mom went into the office for c/o abd pain. US discovered the demise. She came in to be induced and delivered a perfectly formed baby girl with the prettiest face, and a triple nuchal cord. :o

I really hope that next week is nothing but sunshine and happiness.

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Specializes in School Nursing, Ambulatory Care, etc..

Carla,

((((Hugs))))

We are told in schoold - I'm still a student - that it's hard, but you are not supposed to get "attached" to your patients. Unfortunately, we are human and we still have feelings.

I hope you have a better week. My thoughts are with you.

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

So very sorry, Carla. (((HUGS)))

I, too, wish you a reprieve. So sorry you're having to take on so much pain and sorrow at this time. I do hope it passes. :kiss

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

hang in there!!! these things happen in clusters it seems!

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what is it they say about bad things and deaths coming in three's? It always seems to be true...

big ((((HUGS)))) to you.

Spreading lots of ~*~*~*sunshine and happiness*~*~*~ your way

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Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping that your next week is truly sunshine and happiness (with many more great weeks to follow).

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Sending prayers your way

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

I'm sorry things are so rough right now...it bites, I know! Hang in there! My prayers are with you. :)

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I'm so sorry you are having such a rough time right now. ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))

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