I've always had an interest in medicine. There was a point in time when I thought I might go into the field but since found out that I have a terrible fear/phobia of hospitals. The smells never fail to make me anxious and nauseous. Even so, I hold the utmost respect for anyone who goes into medicine. I still love to learn about different techniques and advances, which may be the reason I stayed in the science field. Anyhoo, to get to my point...this story had the perfect balance of fiction mixed in with reality and the real life situations that happen everyday behind the golden curtain of the hospital doors. This felt as if it could have been your very own Nightingale Journals. I loved getting an inside look at what goes on in the lives of doctors and nurses of one of the overlooked specialities in the field. 

Certainly the content that forces the "x-rating" of the story doesn't hurt either. ;-)

Thanks for sharing this story.

Author's Response:

OMG, thank you for such kind praise! It was very important to me to craft a story that was accurate but still engaging. I worked very hard to keep it entertaining and fun, but I also wanted it to be informative. You've made me very happy to know that in your eyes, at least, I succeeded. 

You're also very observant or intuitive--Bella's blog posts were, mostly, direct reflections of my own experiences in the hospital. I wanted to make her words very real.

Even though I work in a hospital, I completely understand your phobia. It's not a place for everyone, and the smells can be downright horrid. I have to admit, though, that one of the benefits of working in peds is that the smells are infinitely better than on adult units. Just the thought makes me want to hurl. Ew.

I'm happy to share this story--thank you for reading and giving me your time.

This was a wonderfully written story! Full of important work,intense romance, and sexy times. I've fallen in love with Dr. GEM Cullen and Nurse Nightingale  and their parents throughout this journey, and am very sad to see it end. You are blessed with razor sharp wit and brilliant storytelling skills. Thank you for sharing your work with us! It couldn't have been easy, but it is very appreciated!

Yours in the love of medicine,

Chyla

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for your thoughtful compliments. I'm so glad you enjoyed all the aspects of this story. :)

some out-takes of libby growing up and making Edward crazy would be awesome!!!! Thanks for such a great story!!!

Author's Response:

So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading. :)

I just wanted to let you know that this chapter was phenomenal and a fantastic reminder of why it is so important to always wear your PPE with a sick kid. I recently just started my PICU rotation of nursing school and was called to assist with an LP. the Attendind told me I didn't need a mask or gloves because I was "just holding" for the LP but i'm glad I wore them. Needless to say the kid ended up with Menengitis and Pnuemonia. Also during the procedure he sprayed mucous all over my thankfully gloved hands. Because of this story I made the choice to protect myself and I am very glad I did. Thank you :)

ok the little edward clothing story cracked me up because my brother was the same way growing up. you always knew how to find him when he got home from school, just follow the trail of clothing... to funny.

 

Author's Response:

That's totally the story of my boy. He once said, "Being naked is my specialty." How could I not include that in my story? 

I should clarify; my last review  on this chapter wasn’t very specific heh. What I meant to say was I have no idea how I would (as a paramedic) deal with all the drunk nurses yelling at me. Family members are difficult enough, but having a bunch of people that actually know what they are talking about all giving different medical opinions would be a bit overwhelming for me especially as a new paramedic. I'm glad Bella was able to diffuse the situation like she did, the police officer was good to :) it was very realistic and I loved the chapter :)

 

Author's Response:

Suffice it to say, you probably never want a bunch of drunk nurses breathing down your neck. We're bad enough when we're sober. js. ;)

aww I love this chapter. I now have the sudden urge to try hob nobs lol

Author's Response:

Sweets, HOB NOBS ARE THE BOMB! Seriously yummy stuff. They're nearly banned from our house because you can't not eat the whole container. NOMS.

wow I just realized I have read about 4 chapters without reviewing, bad. I love this so far, so much I apparently cant stop reading long enough to write a review. ok next chapter :)

 

Author's Response:

*giggles* Hey, if you're entertained enough that you can't wait to get to the next chapter, then by all means, keep on reading. That's good enough for me, I promise. :) Thank you so much for reading and giving me your time!

I just finished the story & have decided to forgo the "naughty nurse" portion of the epilogue. 

I have enjoyed the story very much & have a great appreciation for the work these nurses do. My 2nd daughter was born at 26 1/2 weeks & spent those 13 1/2 weeks in the NICU. Her nurses were absolutely wonderful & were thrilled to see how well she's doing now at 2 1/2 years old when we stopped in to visit after a follow-up w/ the neonatologist. 

I know I could never work in the medical field (not having the stomach for it or being able to keep from getting too attached to the patients) but I am grateful for those who do so & do it selflessly!

Author's Response:

I love happy stories like yours; I'm so glad you had good nurses behind you as you went through the challenge of having a preemie. People forget that it's so much more difficult for new moms, because they have all those pregnancy hormones raging and recovering from the birth itself. :(

I do think you'd appreciate the very last chapter, "What Goes Around Comes Around," because it's a future take and Edward gets all Neanderthal over LIbby going on a date. It's fun. 

Thank you so much for reading and your kind comments.

Beautiful, as always :)

Author's Response:

*happy grins*

Sooo, regardless of how I feel about the prologue, I've truly enjoyed 99% of this story. I can't wait to go onto the next chapter!

Author's Response:

I *told* you it would get better. Sorry the prologue didn't do it for you, but I'm glad you're enjoying the rest. I think it will only get better from here. Thank you so much for letting me know that this little story grew on you, and for giving it a chance. I appreciate that. 

I've read this story since you started and I loved it from the start. The mix of drama and fun is in perfect balance to keep readers interested.

I just felt the need to tell you the fact that this was one of my favorite stories...I could easily (and most likely will) this story again. I've already passed it on to friends who read this site so the word's getting out there for you.

I reviewed a long time ago with a post similar to this when you mentioned the need for people to join the blood/tissue donation...I told you then that I had recently donated bone marrow. Well, since you're a nurse who's interested, I'm happy to tell you it's been 20 months since I donated and everything is great! I'm in constant contact with my recipient and it's like we're a huge family. I, like you, would definitely encourage anyone to join. I just thought you might like to hear a little bit more of my story.

I'll definitely be on the lookout for any other writing you might be doing. Kudos on your work.

Author's Response:

I'm so touched by your words, I don't know where to begin! Thank you for loving my little story so much, and being a champion for it all this time. I'm so glad to know that the mix of drama and fun was good enough to keep readers engaged. 

More than my story though, I'm just thrilled to bits that your bone marrow was able to be used, and that even more, it's still holding strong after 20 months. I've taken care of so many bone marrow transplant patients, and it's a horrible process. If you make it out the other end, it's so worth it, but a tough road. You literally gave that person another lease on life, and I think that makes you the greatest kind of hero of all. Thank you SO much for sharing that with me.  

I'm actually working on another medical romance, but this one is going to be original fiction, just to see if I can do it. Thanks again so much for your support.

I've got to say the whole Protectiveward at the beginning......hystericalllllll!!!!!!!! Let me tell you, your story never ceases to impress me, and the beginning of this story had me laughing with tears in my eyes....truly!!! I even started reading it to my husband, and he didn't seem to think Edward was wrong at all!!! He was laughing with me, but let's just say...he seemed to be thinking of his own ideas. As a matter of fact, if you remember the movie "Uncle Buck" and the scene where Uncle Buck is holding an axe and saying he likes to keep it so sharp that he could circumcise a nat....wellllll....my husband did that skit for one of my daughter's boyfriends, but the only problem was....this boy didn't know movie...must have thought my husband lost his mind....lol!! Told my daughter to show him a You Tube video to explain we don't usually hold axes in the house..lol!! Anyway, loved how your Edward and Bella still tease one another and now Libby is the same...hehe. It is great to hear that Edward and Bella still love each other and have a super healthy sex life. Their transition into adulthood as parents, makes me smile. The little telltale signs...reading glasses..lol. Just made everything so visual!!! Love your story and will be looking for anything written by you. Definitely a bigggg fan!!! Xoxox

Author's Response:

You made me all sniffly, just now. I was giggling about your husband, the Uncle Buck story is PRICELESS. And Edward, god, he is just so much fun to write. I had a blast imagining him as the overprotective daddy of his baby girl. 

And yes, these two have remained very closely connected, sexually and otherwise. I just couldn't see them in any other way. I love that you appreciate the little visuals like the reading glasses. You totally know Edward would look down his nose like that. 

I'm not sure if I'm going to post more stuff on Twilighted or not, but I do have a FFn.net site when ALL my stories reside. I'm working on some original fiction at the mo. 

Thanks so much for reading, and for your support of my writing. It is much appreciated.