My next shift at Ben Taub I was asked to help at the circulation desk for my unit (3rd floor) by another nurse, but literally five minutes later a lot of babies were placed in the nursery and my shadow nurse, Bella, asked me if I could help with the feeding and making the cribs instead. I made a few cribs and restocked the items from the supply room until everything was replenished. I love feeding the babies! So I was definitely excited again to get to hold and interact with the babies. The little infant I got to feed (Baby J) was extra hungry and adorable. As I was feeding him, I found out the mother did not want him. Obviously I was shocked and concerned, but the nurses informed me that this kind of situation does happen (not a lot, but it's also not rare either). Although I felt sad that the mother didn't want her baby, there is also a "bright" side in that he has the chance to be adopted by a loving family, hopefully. I was very grateful myself that I got to hold and feed Baby J so that he would have some human interaction and bonding.
I fed and burped about 3 more babies until it was time for me to leave. I had to make more crib beds in between feeding but it was definitely a productive day! I wish Baby J the best! :*
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