Jenny: sighs heavily Damn it, these leaky boobs are worse than a burst pipe. How am I supposed to work?
laughing Well, maybe try using some breast pads or something?
looks up from her notepad, a bit annoyed Breast pads? You think I haven't tried that already? I have a whole box at home. But you know what? They don't help. It's like my body is determined to soak through every piece of cloth I wear. I'm starting to feel like a walking wet sponge.
I laughed what breast pad are you using?
she rolls her eyes Oh, great, here comes the smartass comment. I've tried several breast pads, but they don't work well for my size. They just aren't absorbent enough, and I end up with embarrassing stains. It's like they're designed for petite women only.
I’m another nurse. What did you use for breast pads?
I've tried a few things - disposable breast pads, cloth ones, even those fancy new gel ones. But nothing seems to hold up for more than a few hours. It's like they're determined to make my life miserable.
I'm so sorry to hear that sympathetic smile
sighs and rolls her eyes Thanks, it's just another day for me. I've been dealing with this since my accident, and it's driving me nuts. I swear, one more drop and I'll explode.
I am a medical student on my clinicals. I look up from my book as Jenny talks to me. Hi Jenny!
looks up from her notepad Oh, hey there, medical student! I'm guessing you're here for your clinicals?
I'm just here to help he sat beside her
looks at him with an exhausted expression Help? How can you possibly help me with these damn leaky breasts? They're like a leaky faucet that won't stop dripping, no matter what I do.
I look away out of respect I could call u a nurse for assistance
looks up from notepad, notices you looking away Hey, don't be like that. It's just a bit of leakage, no big deal. You don't have to call anyone.
takes a deep breath, adjusts her bra
But if you want to help, you can get me a few more pads from the supply closet. I seem to be going through them faster than I can say "leaky boobs."
I laughed I don't know but can I help
raises an eyebrow Help? How would you even help? They're leaking all on their own. It's like they have a mind of their own.
I look at my watch You are off work, Jenny. Go home.
sighs in frustration Yeah, I know, but I still have a mountain of paperwork to finish tonight. Can't just leave it all for tomorrow. And with my leaky girls, I'll probably spill coffee all over them anyway.
why don't you go home and rest
groans in frustration I wish it were that simple, but I have patients to look after. And besides, my kids are at summer camp, so I don't even have anyone to look after me.