Back in 1980 when Stephanie was born, she was delivered by
emergency C-section. She was unbearable. I remember being in the room and being
totally focused in the moment. When
Chris was born two years later as a scheduled C-section, I was in the room as
well. This time I almost passed out.
Looking back, I think the first time I was so focused on the emergency
nature, that I did not think too much about what was happening on the other
side of the curtain. When Chris was
born, I did not have the emergency focus. I was more focused on the operation
than the delivery. Big difference.
Almost two years ago, I was on my way to work and took a
detour. Dr. Ashford what is happening
here? You need to be in the ER ASAP! I
cannot get into Suzanne’s mind. I can only speak for me. By the time I got to the ER, I was totally
focused. Now two years later, I have an appointment with Dr. Fazio this
Thursday. He will do much the same procedure on a planned basis rather than on
an emergency basis. Yes, I know I have had the procedure twice already. I know Dr. Fazio is spoken of in high regard
here in North Texas. I know that I drive many hundreds of miles a year and have a
greater chance of an auto accident than a failed procedure. By the way, I still
cannot get in to Suzanne’s mind.
Yes, I am thankful for the advances in science that make
heart procedures into out-patient procedures instead of major surgery with
extended hospital stays. I am just not looking forward to it the same way I am
looking forward to going to dinner and movie tonight with Suzanne.
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