As I work in the postpartum unit, I often demonstrate to the parents how to bathe a new born baby for the first time. One day, I was washing a premature baby girl. I moved her from a basin which was full of water after I finished bathing her. After finishing, as soon I lifted her, the water from the basin poured all over the floor. She was holding the edge of the basin with one hand which I didn't notice at that time. Picture this: a little girl - one day old (!) weighing about five pounds soaking wet lifting a basin that weighed as much as her. I don't know how a little girl that tiny could lift a basin full of water and with one hand ?!!. Go figure, baby power!
3 comments:
I love this story!!! That is truly amazing, Julia. Anyway, I commend you for the type of work you do...and me...I know all about babies. ;)
Your pictures of the babies are adorable. I can understand how you enjoy your profession, especially when you get the opportunity to work with god's little miracles.
I can only imagine how busy you are at your hospital as I have only worked in small rural hospitals. You mentioned that you have a passion for babies, do you also write poems? (I read your other blog)
Post a Comment