Our Week at a Glance

This is how I feel right now. Let me explain.

This week has been a very busy/exciting time for Sean and me. First, I'm officially done with orienting and now I work as my own, independent nurse in labor and delivery. My first day by myself was last Sunday and I was so nervous. (Saturday night I didn't sleep well at all.) Everything went fairly smooth and I was happy when the charge nurse (the nurse over all the other nurses) said, "Oh wow, it's your first day, I would have never guessed. You're doing really well." Phew!!

So then Monday Sean started summer term classes. He is taking full-time classes and working part time. He has lots of nightly homework for his business law class but I think he'll enjoy the term. Spring term was a nice break for him and now it's back to the books.

Also on Monday I worked again and it was the busiest I've ever seen labor and delivery. We had 23 laboring patients with only 18 rooms. We had to ask people to wait in the waiting room because we had no space available. Each nurse was overloaded and it was wild. I (now remember this is my second day on my own) was caring for 2 women both with twins on the way!! Crazy!!We had a couple emergency c-sections which are scary but we all worked together and helped out as much as we could.

On Thursday was one of the scariest days of my life. I took my national boards exams (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse. I studied hard for this test reading books, reviewing old class material, taking practice tests, and doing hundreds and hundreds of practice questions. I felt sort of prepared going into the test and when I left I wanted to cry. IT WAS THE HARDEST TEST I'VE EVER TAKEN IN MY LIFE! I was so discouraged about it. I even had a dream last night that I failed and I was so sad. Well today I looked on the website and saw that I passed my boards and I'm officially a registered nurse. Hallelujah!! Oh man what a relief. After years of school, studying, stressing--it all was worth it because now I am legally a nurse!! I feel so blessed and grateful to have passed. I know that I was being helped during that exam and prayers were answered.

On Saturday we spent the whole day painting our family room. 4 walls + 2 coats of paint = lots of work and a sore back. But it looks great now and I'll post some pictures this week.

Well all this plus the ward choir performing today in church (i'm the pianist) pretty much sums up our week. It was a crazy week and I'm glad it's over. =) P.S. I don't know who that baby is, I just thought he had an adorable smile so I posted it. =)

Long time no blog

I haven't blogged in a while because I feel like there isn't anything too exciting to write about. I enjoy having a real job and being done with school. I love where I work and the things I get to do. Starting a new job is challenging and overwhelming at times but I'm excited to be in labor and delivery. It's easy to let the miracle of child birth become routine when you see multiple births each day, but I try to remember how special each one really is. Sean is working part time and enjoying his job as well. At the end of the month he'll start classes for summer term.

I bought myself a new bicycle since my old one was from 6th grade and after 11 years I think I've worn it out. Sean and I love going on bikerides together and enjoying the warm weather. We also enjoy walking to the park to play frisbee, catch, or basketball. We spent the last of our target gift cards (from our wedding) on a sleeping bag for me and a couple camp chairs. We plan to go camping this weekend if the weather cooperates.

I just want to WISH A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the cutest three-year-old around, my niece Elizabeth Przybyla. We wish we could be with you to help you celebrate. Love you lots Elizabeth.