Almost exactly one year since we were married here--we had to get a picture together.
7 years ago
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wedding Weekend
This past weekend we spent in Salt Lake City to celebrate Derrik and Kari's wedding. (Derrik is Sean's cousin.) Sean's parents came up and we attended the wedding breakfast, the temple sealing, and the reception on Friday. Saturday was a fun day for all of us. Sean and his dad went to Midway to golf while Norine and I got pedicures (an early birthday present for me). I haven't done that in a while--it was really nice. I am a little tickle-ish so that was entertaining. After we got pedicures we went to Gateway mall to enjoy the unseasonably cool day. It was a fun weekend to be with family.
Almost exactly one year since we were married here--we had to get a picture together.
Almost exactly one year since we were married here--we had to get a picture together.Monday, August 18, 2008
An Experience Worth Sharing
So about a week ago I was as work in labor and delivery as usual. It was a relatively calm morning and things were going fine. A women (and her husband) come in and she looks like she's really hurting with the contractions. (Sometimes you can just tell when they're really bad.) Since I currently only had one patient I assumed I would be her nurse and she would be my second patient. I could just tell things would move quickly so I went directly into her room to get things started and check her dilation.
As I walked through the door her water broke. That was another sign things were moving quickly especially because this was her fourth child. So I asked her to lay down on the bed after her contraction ended so I could check her. We really needed to know how far she was and what the timing would be like before delivery. So she kept saying "I CAN'T SIT DOWN, I CAN'T SIT DOWN!" At this point my adrenaline started flowing and I knew it wouldn't be long. So she finally sits down on the bed and the baby's head delivered. No doctor was around because things went so quickly so I through on sterile gloves and proceeded to deliver the baby. I clamped the cord and cut it while stimulating the baby's back and drying it off. My hands were shaking and other nurses were around to try and help out.
So in the end both mom and baby were perfectly healthy. I learned a lot about delivering a child and now I can say that i've done it. I don't hope to do it again anytime soon though. A few nights later I had nightmares about it happening again. =) You can tell what was on my mind. =) Well that's my exciting story and I hope you enjoyed it.
As I walked through the door her water broke. That was another sign things were moving quickly especially because this was her fourth child. So I asked her to lay down on the bed after her contraction ended so I could check her. We really needed to know how far she was and what the timing would be like before delivery. So she kept saying "I CAN'T SIT DOWN, I CAN'T SIT DOWN!" At this point my adrenaline started flowing and I knew it wouldn't be long. So she finally sits down on the bed and the baby's head delivered. No doctor was around because things went so quickly so I through on sterile gloves and proceeded to deliver the baby. I clamped the cord and cut it while stimulating the baby's back and drying it off. My hands were shaking and other nurses were around to try and help out.
So in the end both mom and baby were perfectly healthy. I learned a lot about delivering a child and now I can say that i've done it. I don't hope to do it again anytime soon though. A few nights later I had nightmares about it happening again. =) You can tell what was on my mind. =) Well that's my exciting story and I hope you enjoyed it.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Random Tidbits
So here are a couple things I wanted to share with you...
1. Today was a busy day in labor and delivery. This whole month has been really crazy actually. Listen to this...the month of July 2008 has had more babies delivered than any month on hospital record. (The records go back to 1989, I think.) That's right folks, we broke the all time high with a total of 474 babies born in one month. Wow. That's a lot of babies. So pretty much we're one of the busiest labor and delivery units in the country and Utah County has the highest birth rate in the nation. Sometimes stress levels are high and the intensity is scary but most of the time the outcomes are positive.
2. Sean is taking private organ lessons. He's our ward organist and he wants to get better at the pedals and knowing exactly how all the stops and buttons work. A very nice BYU professor, Br. Belnap, offers free lessons to the organists in our BYU married student stake. What a good opportunity.
3. I know we're way late on this update but Sean and I splurged and went to the real theater (as opposed to the dollar theater) and saw the movie "Ironman". We really enjoyed it and thought it was a great show. It was entertaining, suspenseful, had good morals, and was very clean. In fact, I don't remember one bad part. Anyway, you've probably all seen it already but if you haven't, you should.
4. One thing I really don't like is taking my car into the shop when something is wrong with it. I feel so clueless about cars and I worry that the workers are being dishonest. I know I should have more faith in people but these are things you have to wonder about. So my "check engine" light turned on and after a couple weeks of driving around ignoring it, I decided to get it checked out. The body shop investigated the problem and found out that some tube (I can't remember which one) had a whole in it and so it was causing inaccurate readings and so the light went on. So of course that one tube needed to be replaced and $90.00 later our "check engine" light is off. Phew!! I just like cars that work properly but require no maintenance.=) =)
1. Today was a busy day in labor and delivery. This whole month has been really crazy actually. Listen to this...the month of July 2008 has had more babies delivered than any month on hospital record. (The records go back to 1989, I think.) That's right folks, we broke the all time high with a total of 474 babies born in one month. Wow. That's a lot of babies. So pretty much we're one of the busiest labor and delivery units in the country and Utah County has the highest birth rate in the nation. Sometimes stress levels are high and the intensity is scary but most of the time the outcomes are positive.
2. Sean is taking private organ lessons. He's our ward organist and he wants to get better at the pedals and knowing exactly how all the stops and buttons work. A very nice BYU professor, Br. Belnap, offers free lessons to the organists in our BYU married student stake. What a good opportunity.
3. I know we're way late on this update but Sean and I splurged and went to the real theater (as opposed to the dollar theater) and saw the movie "Ironman". We really enjoyed it and thought it was a great show. It was entertaining, suspenseful, had good morals, and was very clean. In fact, I don't remember one bad part. Anyway, you've probably all seen it already but if you haven't, you should.
4. One thing I really don't like is taking my car into the shop when something is wrong with it. I feel so clueless about cars and I worry that the workers are being dishonest. I know I should have more faith in people but these are things you have to wonder about. So my "check engine" light turned on and after a couple weeks of driving around ignoring it, I decided to get it checked out. The body shop investigated the problem and found out that some tube (I can't remember which one) had a whole in it and so it was causing inaccurate readings and so the light went on. So of course that one tube needed to be replaced and $90.00 later our "check engine" light is off. Phew!! I just like cars that work properly but require no maintenance.=) =)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Family Reunion
This past weekend Sean and I flew to Denver to enjoy a fun, Oborn family reunion. It was so nice to get out of Provo and see and new city. We enjoyed our time playing games, jet skiing, swimming, chatting, and of course eating good food. Sean and I love spending time with our families and hate it when we have to say goodbye. Here is just a glimpse of our quick 2-day vacation.
Our immediate family: Rachel, Norine, Glenn, Natalie, Sean, and Elizabeth. (Eric gets home from Uruguay in 6 months!)
Natalie and I with our reunion shirts on. K. & R. O. stands for Keith and Ruth Oborn, our grandparents.
Cassie, Rachel, Sean, and Natalie. Fun times with cousins!!
It was a perfect day to be outside. Blue skies, fresh breeze, and warm sunshine.
After an exhausting day in the sun, Sean fell asleep on the picnic table. Doesn't look too comfortable does it?
Our immediate family: Rachel, Norine, Glenn, Natalie, Sean, and Elizabeth. (Eric gets home from Uruguay in 6 months!)
Natalie and I with our reunion shirts on. K. & R. O. stands for Keith and Ruth Oborn, our grandparents.
Cassie, Rachel, Sean, and Natalie. Fun times with cousins!!
It was a perfect day to be outside. Blue skies, fresh breeze, and warm sunshine.
After an exhausting day in the sun, Sean fell asleep on the picnic table. Doesn't look too comfortable does it?Our New Living Room
A couple of weeks ago Sean and I spent a Saturday painting our family room. These pictures make it look really light, almost white. It is a nice beige, neutral color though. If you look at the base boards and compare it to the wall color that's closer to the real color. Out of all the colors home depot had to offer I chose this specific one called "Gobi Desert". When I went to check out, the lady told me that this was the number one selling color in Utah. We are pleased with the results. (It really does look better in person.) =) =)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
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. =)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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.
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.
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