Desks and Staplers

So I turn up for work Monday, they show me around the clinic some more, then go on to say, "Let's just go to YOUR office then...". Yah, so I have an office, a desk, a computer, and all the goodies that go along with that. I even got my name on a plaque outside the door. I share with another lady in MY office, but it is very very exciting!
The new job is going really well. I didn't think I would be this excited about it, but I really am. I've gotten a lot of "why did you quick Labor & Delivery" and "so what IS your new job", questions, so I'll do my best to explain. Well, Tom and I have been talking a lot about going abroad and living in another country doing work. I've looked at a lot of organizations, and they all really want public health nursing experience. Although Labor and Delivery is my heart, I really knew I needed to branch out and get some other experience under my belt...although the L/D experience is invaluable! I can always do public health with women/children as an emphasis, so my time doing L/D is always useful. Which leads me to what I do. The clinic is a Well child clinic, so I do a lot of assessement, development and growth, nutrition, immunizations, and TEACHING. There is a lot of teaching, about childhood illnesses, shots, diets, and just basic baby/child care. I do some case management-type things as well, following-up with a child I could be concerned about, making sure plans are being followed, occasional home visits, checking that referrals have been taken care of, etc (hence, where the usefulness of my new office comes in handy!). I go between two of the clinics, but am mostly based at the Alexandria building.
It has been great being home all night every night as well. I think Tom is ready for me to work nights again though, so he can get back to his running, hour-long baths, and computer games when I used to be gone! It really is nice though and I defintitely appreciate all the home time and regular lifestyle benefits!
In the meantime, the cats are doing very well at sitting! They have been practicing every night and are surpassing all my expectations! Who would've thought you could teach a cat tricks. They are great performers, but definitely are cats and only do it when they want to (and I have a treat). I'm looking forward to my dinner from Tom which I hope to be getting soon!