How chance, pure chance can intervene -- without lab tests! And the convergence of prejudice, pain, ignorance and hubris is overwhelming, a profound, shaking life experience for you and K and even for little K.
This hits so many currents--but in a nutshell, a patriarchal system in charge of women and children that clearly lacks respect for them. Not only is the infant in the hospital in jeopardy, but yours at home, and of course the mothers.
Oh, what a story. What a beautifully rendered piece. It was a thriller of sorts, but one written by a poet. Of course. And a great lesson, to boot. You know, I always read DIAGNOSIS in the New York Times Sunday magazine. I wish that Dr. Lisa Sanders had your skill in presenting her pieces. I am drawn to these stories of life and death. And that last quote is beautiful.
How chance, pure chance can intervene -- without lab tests! And the convergence of prejudice, pain, ignorance and hubris is overwhelming, a profound, shaking life experience for you and K and even for little K.
This hits so many currents--but in a nutshell, a patriarchal system in charge of women and children that clearly lacks respect for them. Not only is the infant in the hospital in jeopardy, but yours at home, and of course the mothers.
Just gripping -- and terrifying to think about that ventilator pumping too hard and causing the infant to have seizures.
Oh, what a story. What a beautifully rendered piece. It was a thriller of sorts, but one written by a poet. Of course. And a great lesson, to boot. You know, I always read DIAGNOSIS in the New York Times Sunday magazine. I wish that Dr. Lisa Sanders had your skill in presenting her pieces. I am drawn to these stories of life and death. And that last quote is beautiful.