WHOA!

Wow I cannot believe how long it has been since my last post.. I guess thats what happens when you have a crazy, fun, and busy life, right?! Well a lot has gone on in the past few months so I will try to get all the details in to the best of my memory :)

First of all, an update on ME! I am doing so so so much better compared to the beginning of the year.  I was having so many issues with my body and finally after 3 doctors and several doctor visits, I found a wonderful doctor specialized in internal medicine.  She got me started on some meds, did a ton of blood work, and asked me about a million and one questions.  Her final diagnosis: ULCERS and CHRONIC STRESS! yeiks! Thats when reality hit me that I needed a lifestyle change, and fast! So since then, I have not had any issues with my stomach, and I am on some anti anxiety medication, and I have incorporated a ton of new techniques to manage my stress.  I feel like a whole new woman and like I am on top of the world! I feel like I can mentally handle whatever life throws my way.  I have always cared and worried about my family and didnt realize I wasnt taking care of myself and letting my health decline.  It may sound selfish, but I now put myself first and take care of my needs before I give up my time to others.  I cannot express how much this has helped me! I am pulled in so many different directions daily between being a mom, wife, daughter, sister, neighbor, friend, family member, etc and now that I put myself first, I can do all of these roles much more efficient.

Some other new things going on in my life is I applied for the DATC nursing program for the first time this February, and unfortunately I did not get in.  I was very upset when I received that letter, but now I realize that this is a perfect time for me to put myself back together and just enjoy a break from school for a little bit.  I retook my CNA test since my licence expired, and I passed that with flying colors and even received a compliment on how well I was prepared! That was an ego boost :) So I the plans for me this summer is to just have fun with my kiddos and maybe get a part time job as a CNA so I can get those points for when I apply again this fall! Wish me luck :)