Dear Medical Professional,
You will ask about his medical history,
And I will repeat the story I have told 100 times or more,
The details fine tuned to the essentials I know you need:
He was born full term,
He has a 7 year old brother who is fit and well,
He is allergic to penicillin.
You will ask me what happened,
And I will answer:
He is 6 years old.
He wasn't breathing for 7 minutes.
I gave him mouth to mouth.
I will hand over a careful typed piece of A4 paper.
It will tell you his hospital number,
The things he is allergic to,
A list of medications and doses.
You will take it and smile.
You'll tell me I make your job easier.
I will stand calm,
And in control. You see my demeanour,
my hospital bags packed and ready,
And you say,
You've done this before.
I'll nod and say many times.
But remember this; That 6 year old is my baby.
That boy with the oxygen,
And the wires,
And the tubes,
Is my son.
I watched him turn blue. The first time,
The fifth time,
The hundred and fifty fifth time...
It was still …
You will ask about his medical history,
And I will repeat the story I have told 100 times or more,
The details fine tuned to the essentials I know you need:
He was born full term,
He has a 7 year old brother who is fit and well,
He is allergic to penicillin.
You will ask me what happened,
And I will answer:
He is 6 years old.
He wasn't breathing for 7 minutes.
I gave him mouth to mouth.
I will hand over a careful typed piece of A4 paper.
It will tell you his hospital number,
The things he is allergic to,
A list of medications and doses.
You will take it and smile.
You'll tell me I make your job easier.
I will stand calm,
And in control. You see my demeanour,
my hospital bags packed and ready,
And you say,
You've done this before.
I'll nod and say many times.
But remember this; That 6 year old is my baby.
That boy with the oxygen,
And the wires,
And the tubes,
Is my son.
I watched him turn blue. The first time,
The fifth time,
The hundred and fifty fifth time...
It was still …
- Get link
- Other Apps
Hi LMM:)
ReplyDeleteI came across your inspiring and very moving blog doing some SN Carer research. Your words "I worried endlessly about the future" sums up our research for St Loye's Foundation and http://projectsafe.org.uk. I wondered if you can in any way help us gather more experiences or talk to us more about yours? I know its a bit cheeky but the cause is very meaningful.
Take care
Paul Howarth paul@akumen.co.uk
Hi Paul, thanks for stopping by and for your comments. I've had a look at your website and would be happy to help. It sounds like a really worthwhile cause. I will email you directly and we can take it from there. Thanks again, c
ReplyDelete