In the Middle

I am on my second night of five straight nights of work. This is the first time that I've ever worked 5 in a row, so I'm hoping I can make it through. I have quite the schedule for the next couple weeks, as I am working 8 of the next 10 nights(11 of the next 15- who wants to be me?) In the middle of all of this work, I am also moving to my new apartment(awesome). I'm sure I will make it through just fine, and a big paycheck will certainly help me feel better about it. But that doesn't mean I don't want your sympathy now when it is not as fun. :) But the night is going well so far(knock on wood). I'm stuck in the back pod by myself, and I have my Ipod playing. Could be worse.

So far, our floor is about 3/4 full. All of my patients are actually neuro kids, which is a nice change. Our floor hasn't been overrun with the respiratory kiddos just yet, and I'd like them to stay away for as long as they will. Honestly, I don't mind them that much. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy suctioning(especially of the nasotracheal variety.....that mucous has no chance against me!). It's nice to be able to help a baby breathe by removing the crap that they aren't able to cough up. Instant gratification. However, I do not enjoy the sat monitors that go off constantly or having to use the protective equipment each time I enter a room. Oh well, no job is perfect.

I have completed the last of my address changes, and I have all of my ducks in a row as far as the move is concerned. I am so excited to get it over with and be in the new place. I think Scarlet is ready to be out of boxes as well. She seems confused because the mess in the apartment is a lot bigger than normal. :) (always a little messy.....part of my charm, right Mom???) I'm definitely looking forward to having it all done, and I'm hoping to be canceled one of these 5 nights . It would be nice to have a little more time to prepare for Monday and Tuesday, but I'll survive either way.