Prelude to a Long Weekend

The call I received this morning just when I was about to hit the shower pushed the number of admissions to above 20. Even though it was Chinese New Year, the admissions kept all piling in. I went home after midnight last night only to be called in again with an ICU admission which took me into the early hours.

I was thankful that I at least got three hours of uninterrupted sleep until ingot the morning call.

I was still in the middle of my morning rounds when I had to stop. I need a quick drink. I just couldn't continue on. A 15 minutes break should not hurt anyone.

I imagine that the rounds would take me to lunch. Then, I would have some time to wind down this afternoon before the undoubtedly flurry of calls from the ward. I wouldn't be surprised if I had to get in again later tonight.

I'd better enjoy the break as much as I can then. Cheers!‎

Such Nice Sunshine

Wednesday morning meant that I would be doing a round at Subang before driving across to Park City after the traffic subside. I was expecting the traffic to be light this morning but it wasn't to be. Maybe the bulk of the city dwellers would only be leaving for their hometown tomorrow rather than today.

Anyhow, I was delighted with the great weather we had after the last few days of gloom and haze. I wished that I could just cancel the clinic, pick up my camera - with the brand new lens - and go out in town.

So, after the Park City clinic, I stopped by at the apartment for lunch with Anita and the boys before the afternoon clinic. Finished things early, after seeing a few referrals. The plan was to take the boys out to the park.

Unfortunately the gloom had returned by then. Heavy clouds threatening to rain. And the boys had already settled down for a spot of Minecraft. An afternoon in then...

Weekend of Nights

I ended up being called in again last night. That made it four nights in a row. Fortunately, they were all for emergencies and we managed to sort things out. And I was able to get back home into bed before midnight. So, all in all, it could've been worse.

Tonight was better. Only a few phone calls, and I was able to go out with Anita and the boys for a quick dinner. I had to bank in some cheques as well, and I wasn't able to do that during working hours.

The boys were getting used to their long holidays. They spent all morning in their rooms while Anita caught the Grammy. Daddy? He got to go work....

Post Call Sunday

Nothing beats having the time to do a proper post-take. But being on call on a holiday was never nice.

So, after the rounds was done, we went to my Mum's place at Bukit Antarabangsa, as my auntie came from Penang to attend a wedding yesterday would be leaving this afternoon. We had a nice lunch, although I must say right after the meal, I could hardly open my eyes.

The boys asked to go to a park this afternoon for a run around. Judging from the weather I thought we might be OK. It had hardly rained in the last week. Hopefully there would be sun when we venture out...

Straight to ParkCity

Rather than starting my day in Subang, it would be straight to ParkCity this morning. I discharged my patients yesterday, so I had nobody to review this morning over in Subang. Might as well wait for the traffic to ease up before driving the opposite directions from my apartment to my other clinic.

But this would be rare though as I normally have patients to review. This happened since the last time I was on call was almost three weeks ago, and I discharged all my chemotherapy and transplant patient home before the weekend.

I still have clinic and Day Care to attend to this afternoon though.... and tomorrow would be another public holidays. Let's see what Anita wanted to do tomorrow. The joys were talking about museums.