Written by nurse mommy on 12 June 2010
Dr. James Lee from California asked me to try out his invention, The UGLee Pen, and write a review of it on my blog. He sent me some of his pens, which I must add are well named because they truly are not a fashion statement (even though they come in numerous fun colors), but they are ergonomically splendid! Oh, so comfortable and a good conversation starter to boot!
I spent several hours in a waiting room trying to keep my mind off the current situation, so I decided to play some Sudoku and brought along the Uglee pen to see how well it would hold up. After 2 hours of using it, my hand was not affected negatively at all and I realized the longer you used it, the smoother it seemed to write. Your grip adjusts to the ease of the flow of ink and you hardly have to apply any pressure.
If you are a student, or a nurse, or someone who writes by hand all day long this could be the pen for you. I would also think from my limited experience with this pen that if you have carpal tunnel or rheumatism or have a child that developmentally is struggling with fine motor skills, this would be helpful. This is just my opinion and if you order one and your carpal tunnel doesn’t disappear, please don’t curse me. But as a nurse who spent many years charting on paper, I like this pen. It will not put that little divot on your second digit like every pen usually does for me.
Now Dr. Lee is not paying me any money for this review, just sent me 3 pens, and asked me to spread the word of his ergonomic creation. If you are interested, please go to his website at: www.ugleepen.com
Tags: carpal tunnel, comfort pen, ergonomic pen, nurse stories, poor fine motor skills, rheumatism, student, uglee pen
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Written by nurse mommy on 01 March 2010
With e
arthquakes wrecking havoc on so many families throughout the world, I find myself focusing on the communities destroyed by Mother Nature (the toughest Mommy of us all) and how devastating their world became in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, missionary types are willing to sacrifice their time and lives to offer rescue efforts, aid and selfless compassion. These Disaster Relief teams from all over the world are viewed by me as angels here on earth, and I’m sure the people of Haiti and Chile are thankful for those who find helping others a life calling.
I have a group of girlfriends (all pediatric nurses) who I have already shared a full life of experiences in only a decade. These women are dear friends who I don’t see very often, but seem to show up for all life emergencies. Marriages: They’re there in uncomfortable shoes and dresses and looking good! Births of our children: Right there with presents, giggles and smiles. Divorces: All together for cocktails and talk of smack. And full-term stillborn…right in the delivery room all 4 of them to share tears and the strongest form of support one can imagine. My “Disaster Relief Team,” if you will.
I have other incredible friends who are supportive and there on a regular basis. I love them and need them for their daily support and fabulous nag sessions and brainstorming about kids and relationships; but my “Disaster Relief Team” will come to the rescue and give them a break when life truly crumbles.
My “team” all started our nursing careers together on a children’s cancer floor. Something about children dying routinely pulls the staff together in a way that seldom is found anywhere else in nature. A bonding of souls with a common drive and dedication, devastating tales, and a sense of humor which no one else appreciates or understands. It’s a healing friendship for us all when we get together – we lost so many children in so little time. We truly were part of those hospital families and each of our “children” (patients) took a part of our soul and heart to heaven with them.
Yesterday, another big event occurred for our Disaster Relief Team. But it is a GOOD story! Our youngest of our team, our pride and joy (we are family you know), is having her first baby in a few weeks!! Now we could have celebrated at any of her numerous baby showers attended by her adoring friends and family, but “Hey! She’s part of our group and we are not going to share!” So we got together and celebrated her good story. When there is so much bad in the world or even just in our little gang, we must celebrate the beauty!
(Lifting the proverbial cocktail proudly) So here’s to Baby Kate: “You have more Mommies than you could ever imagine. But don’t let it overwhelm you – it comes with benefits…we have a many guardian angels looking over us and they will now watch over you too! We love you and can’t wait to see your beautiful face!”
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Tags: Babies, Cocktails, Disaster Relief Teams, Girlfriends, nurse stories, pediatric cancer nurses
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