Neonatal Olympics

The Olympic games are over, and I am leaving the TV sofa. In spite of the politicopropagandistic extravaganzas, I think the games were great: lots of fighting spirit, fantastic achievements, the chaotic mix of emotions. Some people were winners (probably not only those who travelled home with gold medals), and some people felt like losers (also some with medals in their luggage, I'm sure).

Although sports is only a small part of life (for most of us) I think sports contains most bits and pieces what Life is all about. We try, train, perform, and achieve. Then we reflect and react. Finally, most of us need to try all over again.

Neonatal medicine is much about individuals fighting for finishing lines too. Most will be winners and some will be losers. And, I am not thinking about you. But the babies we care for.