It's been awhile. . .

It's been awhile since I've updated the blog! So much has happened! Christmas, New Years, birthdays, starting a new semester, and other random life situations--like being in the hospital.

Last Monday, Jan 30, I went to the Student Health Clinic on campus because I was having breathing problems. The doctor there was so very nice and took as much time with me as I needed! I told him what was going on and what medicine I was taking to see if maybe that was what was causing it. I was NOT planning on making a trip to the hospital that day. The dr said that he wanted to do and EKG and Chest XRAY to make sure I didn't have blood clots because the medicine I was on causes blood clots. Now I'm thinking "Great. As if I haven't had enough medical problems, this happens." I went in for my EKG (they did it at the clinic along with the chest xray) and that came back normal. Chest Xray came back normal. So the next step was to go to the hospital to get blood work done. Check for blood clots, infections, deficiencies, etc. My grandpa came and got me from the health clinic and we headed up to the hospital. We sat there waiting for admissions for a half hour. Then getting all my info took about 20 minutes. Then there were 7 people ahead of me to get blood work done. We sat there for 45 minutes. Finally it was my turn to get blood drawn. Since I've had so many needles and IV's, this was nothing. The lab tech person said that she would call my dr as soon as she got my results. In the meantime, I went to work. About 6 p.m. my dr called. No blood clots! No infection! But I did have low potassium levels and extremely high blood pressure. My blood pressure was 160/112 that morning. So I got put on potassium supplements for 5 days and blood pressure meds for 2 weeks. I started feeling great the next day. But then I got weaker throughout the week. I finally just broke down and started crying because I was so tired and frustrated. That was Wednesday. By Thursday, I was able to go back to work. I am still feeling great! I get tired a lot easier now if I don't eat the proper foods. I'm on a potassium-enriched diet right now and I don't really like vegetables, but I know that if I want to get better, it's the right thing to do. :) I didn't know that potassium levels affected your heart rate, but the doctor said it did. My heart rate has been fine since Thursday! :) I go back to the clinic Friday to check my levels! Hopefully, everything is back to normal! :)

Yesterday, I had my aunt's baby shower! It was such a blast! I think J.J. has more clothes than I do now! ;) I can't wait to meet him!

Work is going great! I am working with the 2-3 year olds right now and they are a handful, but they are so fun! They wear you out as well. They saw the bandage from when I got blood drawn and they just kept asking what happened and were very concerned. I love those kids! :)

I got an A- on my first college paper this week as well! I was pretty proud! One of the highest grades in the class. :)

I don't know what I was thinking taking all my generals in one semester. English, Biology, Biology lab, Sociology, Bowling, and Aerobics. It's been a really rough semester.

Well, that's my life right now! :)

Christmas!

I get to see a great friend tonight!!!! I just love her! Hope everyone has a happy holiday and a Merry Christmas! :)

School

I cannot believe that I have two weeks left until I've completed my first semester of college!!! Time is flying!!!! I am so excited!!! I'm sure it went by fast because I'm also working! Have I mentioned I love my job!? ;)

Kid-isms! :)

Since working at a daycare, I've heard kids say some of the FUNNIEST things! I had one girl ask me yesterday why was I born with my birth defect and that it was my fault. (This one was not so funny and kind of ticked me off!) I had a 2 1/2 year old ask me "Can I come see your baby?" I informed him that I didn't have a baby and he just kept asking! He's so cute! :)

It's Been Awhile!

It's been awhile since I posted! I am just so busy with work and school. I love my job and my co-workers are amazing! I've met so many awesome people and I couldn't have asked for a better job!!! :) I am majoring in Early Childhood Education because I love my job so much!!! :) I never dreamed that I would ever been in the education field, but I guess Heavenly Father knew it was meant for me! If I get accepted into my program, I can start in the Fall of 2013. I am so excited!!! :) I can't wait until Thanksgiving break though! I am so sick of school! I have to work Tuesday and Wednesday of the week Thanksgiving break starts and I love my job so much that I look forward to it every day!! :)

I have a new. . . .

JOB!!!!! I got hired as a sub at the Early Learning Center on ISU's campus!!! :) I LOVE it!!!! I have only had 1 day off this week and I so wish I could hvave worked the whole week!!! :) I get to be with children and teach them to read, and things like that! :) I am so excited about this job!!!! :) By the time Friday hits, I'm ready for a break, but I'm so glad I have weekends off to be with friends and family and catch up on homework! :) I love it!!! :)

Recent Happenings!

A lot has happened since I blogged last! Here's just a few things that have happened:

1) I changed my major! I am no longer going into Nursing. I know I was dead set on it for about 5 years, but as I went through some of the classes, I realized I couldn't do it. So instead of Nursing, I'm majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Biology or Special Education. I think the BEST thing that came out of it, was that I get to drop my Anatomy class. Why take a class if it doesn't count for anything!?

2) I am the Class Representative in my 8 a.m. institute class, which is Book of Mormon with Brother Lee! :) I am so excited!! :)

3) The best thing that's happened since I last blogged is my aunt is having a baby!! We are so excited!!! I can't wait for her to have the baby!! We know what it is, but some family hasn't been told yet what it is, so I won't say anything! If you want to know, text or Facebook message me and I will tell you!

4) Conference was AMAZING!!!! My favorite talk was from Elder Neil L. Andersen on motherhood!!! OH my gosh I can't describe how fabulous it was!