My family, friends at uni, and this wonderful site have motivated me over the last few days.

A huge thank you everyone

Pauline

__________________
Midwifemissy x

Student Midwife 2007
Student uni rep
Educational Resources Manager

Please help us raise funds for a bereavement room in Honey's memory by taking part in the SMNET Auction & Raffle here thanks x

We do it cos we love ya MissyP xx websites are ace arent they? a month or so ago we didnt all know one another (well most of us) and now we chat and debate every day and support one another through the highs and the lows, thats what its all about if you ask me xx

__________________
J
StudentMidwife.NET Founder & Director

"You're braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. And smarter than you think."
Christopher Robin in Pooh's Grand Adventure

Please help us raise funds for a bereavement room in Honey's memory by taking part in the SMNET Auction & Raffle here thanks x

Aww, I loves you all too

The internet is brilliant, and I agree the support and friendship we give and receive here is brilliant.

Pauline

__________________
Midwifemissy x

Student Midwife 2007
Student uni rep
Educational Resources Manager

Please help us raise funds for a bereavement room in Honey's memory by taking part in the SMNET Auction & Raffle here thanks x

I find wine helps alot!

Me too!!!!!

__________________
Gillian

Third Year Student Midwife

Prefer gin myself-oh and I've developed a liking for real ales-bit random I know I think its because I've exhausted all various choices of alcohol whilst being a student midwife.

__________________


Have you just been offered a place? If so and you want a mentor please post in post this forum (also post here if you would like a mentee)

My kids cos I'm doing it so they can have a better life cos hopefully I'll be earning a wage at last! The buzz of the job when everything is exciting and new and the relationships that you build up with some fantastic midwives who make me want to be like them! Went to my husbands xmas do on Sat night and we were sat round a table having a meal with 10 people, someone asked what I did and they all thought it were fantastic and then everyone were talking to me about what I do for the next half hour! I were well chuffed that everyone thought it was such a lovely job to be doing and made me feel really proud!

__________________

my fantastic baby-catcher friends who are always available for a moan.
The fantastic lecturer's at uni- the majority are always there for an email, a phonecall or a visit at breaking point. they always understand, and the always say the right thing.
Letting my emotions out- usually on the phone to my mom- who keeps me grounded and knows me better than myself sometimes- even when i'm telling her i want to quit!

and, ultimately the knowledge that i have the strength to get through, a passion for it all, and a knowledge that the highs will always, always beat the lows.......

__________________
Second year!
I want the moment to be real, want to touch things I don't feel...

Right now the only thing that is keeping me sane is my wonderful friends and for that... I love you... all of you, you know who you are xxx

__________________

I've had a number of low points (and lots of highs too), in my career as a midwife.

So, what keeps me going:

Remembering that I'm doing this job to help women. It's not an ego trip. We all make mistakes and so long as we learn from them, then that's ok.

My hubbie has a wonderful shoulder to cry on! He's been there for me, all through my training and now into my career.

Talking with other midwives, who understand the circumstances of a given situation. In very tricky situations it is my Supervisor who I turn to.

Writing down my thoughts and feelings.

I cannot underestimate how important my faith is. I feel sure that midwifery is the career I have been "called" to. I know that I am never alone. I pray often - at home, in the car, at work, even when a woman is pushing and nothing is happening I'll shoot up a silent quick prayer "Come on Lord, help this woman."

More recently, this web site has been great! I'm so glad I found you lot.

__________________