Working at SGH, Annika's first day of school

Everything went surprisingly well!

First, me..

I had an enjoyable 2nd session doing anaesthesia at SGH.

I got there early this time, (but STILL forgot something-my stethoscope!). Since the kids spent the night with my parents I didn't have to rush around dropping anyone off in the morning.

I was again sent to the orthopaedic theatre, surprise, surprise, the same theatre that MH was working in for the day! The anaesthetist I was working with for the day was really nice, relaxed and she gave me the chance to intubate. She was amazingly cool about everything, didn't get stressed or tell me off when things went wrong. (not seriously, but like minor inconveniences like when I somehow managed to disable the contraption that dispenses propofol/remifentanil to keep the guy asleep!!) The freaking alarms were going off and I was freaking out... of course the surgeons were all like..'haha, that sounds like a car reverse sensor man!)

It's nice to go back this time, sans stress of sitting and studying for exams, with little expectations of the job. I think retrospectively now, that if I had not sat the exams so early in my career the last time I might still have been doing this job. Of course having done GP work also makes a difference... I have more empathy for patients now and also more confidence in dealing with people. So.. no losses.

As for Annika, she went to 'school' for the first time. So sad that I wasn't the one to take her there.. but

Apparently she had FUN!

I was told, she was running around abit, but could sit and participate in some of the activities.

When snacks were served at 1030am, Warni took the opportunity to give her a meal, and apparently she enjoyed the group eating!

By 1130 or so (as I expected) she started getting tired and Warni took her home...

I hope that the school will allow Warni to stay as long as Annika needs... I'm happy she had fun at school.