Dr. Storks Episode 4

Dr Shimoya learns from patients

Dr Shimoya delivered a baby in the hallway and even tho cord around neck the baby and mother safe and sound. As a female ob/gyn she was getting more requests. One patient complained of pain and bloating but she didn’t think a serious matter. The next day, she was leaking amniotic fluid and had to be in complete bedrest. There is a new ‘iron lady’ added to Neo natal team. While Dr Shimoya said it was hard to determine miscarriage symptoms, the Iron Lady played hardball and really countered her hard about going by what she thought and missing symptoms. The young couple was given two horrible choices, to terminate the pregnancy or to try to get to 25 weeks and understand any number of physical defects could occur. They were given barely 50% chance the child would survive. They had been married ten years and did not want to give up on the baby, so it was decided that even at w3 weeks they would try and an emergency C-section was performed. Both mother and son survived. The baby was named Daichi and the father was so determined to be there for him. To see those little fingers grasp his father’s finger. A few days later, the same, little fingers wrapped tightly around mother;s fingers. Dr Shimoya questioned herself so hard. She was not sure she recommended the right course of action. She asked Sakura if he too ever questioned himself as a doctor. He surprised her by immediately saying of course because he is also human. The baby is a fighter. They are waiting to see if he will survive the first week. All the doctors are hovering around this very small being. A small body with big spirit. Dr Shinomaiya was by his unconscious patient wishing he had been a better doctor. This drama shows the other side of the bad questions. The doctors must provide the most accurate information and then leave it to the parents to decide. After their fateful decision, the doctors must respect it, and do the best they can for all parties concerned. This is a hard reality with this vocation choice. It holds the best and worst of times juxtaposed in the same room. It is beauty and tragedy, joy and sorrow, with all of life’s complexities circling through. It brings out the best and worst of our spirit and character. But, God willing we move forward and learn from it. To do better and to appreciate the time we have. This drama deals with a lot of harsh realities. But it does an excellent job of giving us hope for today and the future as well. Komatsu has demanded a song on piano from Sakura to cheer them both up. It was a lovely way to end their shift. The next episode seems to deal with teen pregnancy.

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