Monday 12 May 2014

Myriam Chantily's first day back at work.

Myriam Chantilly was feeling both excited but a little anxious too. Today will be her first day back at work after a lengthy absence after Jacques' birth. She looked at herself in the mirror, adjusted her nurse's uniform and smiled. It will be alright. She was good at her work, and although it will take some time to adapt, she will get use to it again

At the clinic she received a warm welcome, both by Dr Fisher and his wife, who stood in for Myriam, during her absence.
Dr Fisher: Myriam, finally! Welcome, we missed you. 
Isabel: Indeed, glad to have you back Myriam. And I think what Fisher wants to say is that it is very hard for him to work with his wife.
Myriam (giggling): You two make me blush, stop it. It is good to be back. I just hope I can remember how to do everything?
Dr Fisher: I'm sure you will do fine. I must, however, inform you that we have vaccinations scheduled for some of the little ones, and I will be very glad if you can handle that, as I have some reports to attend to.
Myriam: That sounds wonderful, I just love attending to the kids and that will really give my confidence a boost.

Isabel said her goodbyes and went off to attend to some business. Dr Fisher, looked at his appointments for the day and was relieved to see that no appointments from Mable Periwinkle, yet! In the meantime Myriam went into the clinic to prepare everything for the vaccinations. She could already see some mothers and children gathering outside.

Schroeder sat down at his desk to start writing his reports. He was really glad that Myriam was back. She was very good at being a nurse, and even though Isabel is a qualified nurse too, she should rather focus on the clinic's admin, which was by now way behind. On the other side of the clinic Myriam was having a look at the register of children that should be vaccinated. The long list surprised her, but all familiar names. It would be good to have a quick chat with everyone again.

A small crowd has by now gathered outside the clinic. Myriam couldn't help to feel sorry for some of the children, as their faces showed emotions of great concern. She called them together and quickly explained the procedure to them.
Myriam: Welcome everyone and thank you to the mother's for doing the responsible thing and bringing your children for their vaccinations. Fortunately, it is only one injection. You will feel a slight sting, but I have lollies for all the brave ones. So please don't be scared.

She ordered all the patients to form a line. Abigail Woodbrook was first in line, and Myriam could immediately tell that Abigail was not scared at all. This made things easier for Myriam too. 
Myriam: Abigail, now just hold still. So who is your teacher at school?
Abigail: It is Mr Chiffon, he is such ... ouch ... a darling. He is a great teacher.
Myriam: Good girl and so brave. All done. Here have a lollipop.
Abigail: Thank you nurse Myriam. 

Abigail and her mom, Bethanie stepped aside to give her best friend Frances Redwood a turn. Bethanie rubbed her daughter's arm, but it was clear that Abigail was in no pain. Bethanie thought that as always it was harder for the mother.

Soon Frances was done too and they left. The girls had to return to school and both Bethanie and Fliss to work. They were all glad it was over. Next up was Mark Maces, who put up a very brave face, but gave a high pitched scream when Myriam gave him the injection.

Soon the Trunk twins were helped too and only the Mcburrows twins were left. Mollie was a real sweetie and much like Abigail didn't blink an eye, but Myriam could sense that Muddy will be a tougher customer.

He has been making excuses from the minute they got there and was really trying to convince his mother that he really don't need this stupid vaccination.
Myriam: Muddy, listen you need to get this, otherwise you might get very very sick and then you'll end up in the hospital in The Big City, and believe me there you will get much more injections, than this tiny one.
While talking to Muddy, Myriam quickly performed the injection, but she has really underestimated Muddy's fear of needles.

The next moment he was laying on the ground passed out. His mother, Heidi almost went into a fit too.
Heidi: Muddy, muddy! Darling boy, do get up. Get up.
Schroeder rushed over to have a look at what is going on.

Muddy was immediately transferred to the bed in the clinic, where Dr Fisher inspected him carefully. It was established that all his vitals was fine and he quickly came to.

Muddy: What... what happened.
Heidi: Darling boy, thank goodness you are fine, you gave us a big scare.
Dr Fisher: You passed out, because of your fear of needles.
Muddy: Oh no, I did. I will be the laughing stock at school. Molly please don't tell them.
Heidi: Of course she will not.
Muddy: Molly you must promise.
Molly (giggling): I promise, I promise, but I guess you will not tease me with your bugs again.
Everyone had a good laugh and Myriam handed Muddy a lollipop too.

The rest of Myriam's first day went by without any further emergencies. That evening at home when the babies were in bed Myriam relayed her first day to Maurice. They had a good laugh about Muddy's reaction and Myriam confessed to Maurice that it was actually nice to have something to do again, other than being just at home and cleaning up a baby's mess the whole day.

19 comments:

  1. A great story, and I had to giggle few times:)

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    1. It was the idea that you should giggle, glad I accomplished that!

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  2. Myriam makes a fantastic nurse; I love her outfit! I had plenty of laughs and enjoyed the story very much.
    MW

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    1. Thx for the nice comment, and isn't she adorable!

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  3. Fantastic story as always! I just love your blog! When my otter family arrives in a few days, Liora Mayim (big girl; they didn't have a last name so I gave them the last name Mayim which is Hebrew for water and then of course she and her baby sister needed Hebrew first names to go with it) with start her own blog as well. You have really inspired me!

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    1. Thx Sarah B. Let me know when your blog is up!

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  4. I love the photo of Muddy, lying on the ground! :D, Heidi looks so adorable, while she's watching her son. Thank you very much for this wonderful story, it made me laugh and was a very nice surprise. Myriam really is a wonderful nurse :).

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    1. Thank you for the nice comments. Somehow the very peculiar looking moles have a very special place in my heart, though when I list my favorites they are never among them. Doesnt make sense?

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  5. I am such a sucker for Hospital stories :D Great clinic and nurse you got there! Isn't it so much fun to create those stories with the lovely sets you have? It was a pleasure to read and admire your pictures!

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    1. Thank you so much Jane. I must say these sets, make every scene and story just so much more special.

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  6. I love Miriam with he candy floss pink outfit and habit of giving lollipops to the children - that's my kind of nurse. The details in the background like the trolley and admin on the desk is wonderful and Miriam's outfit matches her fur so well! I love her husband - and Muddy Mcburrows, of course!

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    1. Thx Aranera, it is all in the detail. I must say I was very surprised when I found that Muddy would be the scared one, I was thinking that it might rather be Mark.

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  7. Cute story! You got me giggling a few times with this one. One of my favorite stories as a child was "Curious George Goes to the Hospital." I loved the part when George was going to receive an injection. It really made me laugh, as your story did. Thanks for that! xo Jennifer

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    1. To make you giggle is one of my goals, so glad I could achieve it.

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  8. Hahahaha the story made me laugh! The hospital sets are awesome!

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    1. And laughing is even better thank giggling. Thx!

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