It has become the typical 'support' for when loved ones are going through surgery or through trauma to tell them "you are doing so great". And despite being annoyed by loosely congratulating people for doing very little, I was prepared to give out props to Melissa during her C-Section.
Well, I was a bit disappointed by her performance during the operation. In particular the way she handled the epidural. I expected much more from her, but it wasn't just her flinching that bothered me, but her lack of enthusiasm. Based on testimony, having a human being extracted from your body is supposed to be fun & uplifting. She did not appear to appreciate the C-Section, did not even smile until AFTER the human was cut out of her. Which is like not screaming until you exit the roller coaster ride, or not belching until well after eating a fine dinner.
So, on behalf of those doctors & nurses who were in the operating room (some who even blatantly lied to her by telling her she was "doing good") as well as my health insurance who graciously paid for much of this experience (which I have to say I was delighted, in particular when they sliced open her belly) I apologize on behalf of her, which I have to unfortunately say again - she is only doing mediocre.
