Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Baby Toanh

Today I had the honor of having a baby named after me. That's right--there is now a Kenyan baby girl with a Vietnamese name! I have to admit I was secretly hoping that one day someone would name their baby after me. After all, Bryan has had a few babies named after him (one Kenyan boy too). I guess "Bryan" is a little more mainstream than "Toanh". I was so touched that I hugged the patient and pretty much told everyone in the recovery room. Bryan's comment was "poor kid".

I also had the privilege of having my mom watch me operate today. We are so excited to have her visit us for three weeks. She has never been able to see me at work. So we put her in scrubs, a scrub hat, and a face mask and brought her to the operating theatre. She actually saw me deliver Baby Toanh by cesarean section. Bryan stood by her and explained the surgery. As I was closing the patient's incision, I was struggling with tying a very short suture. My mom leaned over (very close to contaminating the surgical field) and said, "Why don't you ask for another suture?" Bryan and I had to laugh. Moms will always be moms.

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4 comments:

  1. Schooling The HeartApril 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Dr. Popp,

    I was thrilled to come across your blog! You have been on my mind and in my prayers. It's been such a blessing reading your previous posts and seeing what you and your family have been up to. We sponsor a little girl in Bubisa, Kenya, it was neat to see that you are in Kenya too. I wonder how far away you are from Bubisa. We would love to meet our sponsor child someday. Our five year old and three year old love writing letters to her and are so fascinated at the differences between Bubisa, Kenya and Brighton, MI. Continued prayers for you and your family and the wonderful work you are doing. God bless you!! Hope to see you sometime again soon!!

    Very Sincerely,
    Heather Goemer

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  2. LolaSarahApril 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Hi Popp family!! I miss everyone so much! I am going to be sending out your wedding announcement early, because I'm not sure how long it will take to reach you guys! Only a month and two days to go! Then I will be Sarah Guajardo. :oD

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  4. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What a memorable experience for you and your mom, Toanh! I can't even imagine how spectacular it was for her to witness you in action and be able to make a motherly suggestion! We never give up on that, I fear. And a namesake...WOW!
    Love,
    Linda L.

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