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Ultrasound Resonantes - Sweet Innocence.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:47:42 GMT

It's no surprise that during the course of my work, I meet young girls that are having babies. Babies having babies. Little things that are too young to know how to get the oil changed in their car, and yet they're about to bring life into this world. It scares the living crap out of me.

Last night was no different. Now, this was not the worst case I'd ever seen. My patient was 18 years old, which is ripe and mature by the standards of my hospital. And, to be completely honest, I fully expected this to be her second or third pregnancy, which is also common as cake.

I rolled my little patient into the room, and had her get up on the bed for me. I had to move her IV pump from the wheelchair to the bed post, and those things weigh almost as much as I do. I said, under my breath, "This isn't going to be fun. Ugh."...

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Video Friday: Fingerpainting!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:37:43 GMT

Check out Ronan and his first art project at www.tempestbeauty.com!

A Dark Day for Mom.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:58:24 GMT

I had one of those days yesterday.

I'm sure you've heard of them. You know, the ones where a stay-at-home mom can't get anything right? Where she doesn't shower, get dressed, or leave the house? It's true, the rumors you've heard - it DOES happen.

There was a melt-down around 11 am. Ronan was exhausted....

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Lest We Forget

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:44:16 GMT

My Rememberance Day post can be found at

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That's What She Said - Readers!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:24:56 GMT

Ever wonder what I used to write about, before you subscribed?

Travel back in time to before I had a clue... and read about my blogging beginnings.

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Finding my Groove, and Sleep Saga Continued!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:45:09 GMT

I think I’m starting to hit my groove at work. That doesn’t mean I’m starting to LIKE it any more, but really that I’m getting used to the whole she-bang. It’s about par for the course, it usually takes me about 6 months at a new job to not feel like a total idiot. It took a little longer this time, but I’d like to believe that a massive lack of sleep had something to do with it.

Have I ever mentioned...

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Weekend Picture Post

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:14:53 GMT

Go check out all of the new Ronan pictures from today's picture post at www.tempestbeauty.com. :)

Video Friday: Ronan and the Dog Crate

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:16 GMT

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On Sleep, Co Sleeping and NOT Sleeping.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:16:38 GMT

So taken for granted when you’re getting it. Seriously.

Let’s talk sleeping arrangements. First, this is a judgement free zone. I make the choices I make because I feel they are the best for ME and for Ronan. I do not ever look down upon or belittle another mother for the choices she has made for her family. I expect the same courtesy. That being said, if you disagree or dislike what you read here, keep it to yourself.

Ronan sleeps in bed with me. I did not plan it, want it, nor did I encourage it. As a matter of fact, I was violently against bed-sharing… until I had a baby. I used to hear about friends who let their child sleep with them, and I would turn to look at Brock and say, “We are NEVER doing that.”

Fast forward to when Ronan is about 3 weeks old. He sleeps well during the day, but at night time I can’t get him to settle. He cries in the crib, he cries in the pack and play, he cries in the swing. Lord, how the child cries! But when I pull him next to me in bed…

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Friendship - Amended

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:40:31 GMT

I never realized that that post would get the attention or be received the way it was. That must be what happens when you write a blog post at 2 am on your second overnight shift in a row.

I’m a little blown away by the amount of people that feel like they are in the same position I am. It seriously lightens my heart to realize that I’m not the only person out there that feels like this. In fact, there are lots of people out there that still seem to be looking for “that” friend.

But before I go any further, I need to amend a few things. When writing at 2 am, it’s entirely possible to not realize that you are forgetting some very important people. I never intended to leave anyone out, nor did I intend to hurt any one’s feelings. If your name wasn’t on the list, it’s not because I don’t love you dearly and wish to be a better friend to you...

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