The places that life takes you can sometimes be surprising. I have tried out many different careers in my time. Some were very interesting choices, some were to help out a friend or family member and some were strictly for fun. When people hear of some of the things that I have done in my life they are always amazed. As I was cleaning out my closet this morning I found many mementos from my time in the medical field. Have you ever had the opportunity to wear a set of scrubs? They are the most comfortable clothes ever. It’s like wearing pajamas in public. I started out working on the ambulance as an EMT but that job is for the young. It is hard on your body, your mind and your emotions. There are so many stories that I can tell of life, death and danger. Things like getting shot at when you pull up to the scene of an emergency that isn’t safe. Tales of crazy people doing crazy things that would take me years to cover them all.
After Tate was born I knew it was time to leave the EMS…it is too hard working 24 hours at a time with young children at home and my back was constantly screaming at me to give it a break so I decided to go to work in a pediatric Doctors office as a nurse. I loved getting to wear the cute nursing scrubs with all the fun prints after wearing BDU’s and medical scrubs for years. I enjoyed being around children and working to make them healthier and happier but I knew that wasn’t where I would stay. Don’t get me wrong, nursing was challenging in many ways and I have nothing but the utmost respect for all of the nurses out there, but I needed a different type of challenge.
So, I went into Medical Research. Yep, where new medications and vaccines are tested on human subjects. Wanna know what the best part of that job was? Getting to wear a lab coat. Seriously. Talking to parents who are at their wits end with medications for their sick child then asking them to try out a new experimental drug that no one has any idea if it will work or what type of side-effects it may have is draining and it is scary. Asking parents who have a healthy child to try out a new experimental vaccine is even worse.
So, I left the medical field completely after that and decided to go to work and help out a friend of mine in her nursery. It was a very different kind of nursery though. One where your charges don’t talk back. They didn’t cry. They just bloomed and grew to their full potential under your care…but that my friends is another story for another day.
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My husband was admitted into the hospital tonight. Please pray for us.
He has had a problem with a bulge on his left side for sometime now that causes him some pain but it has never been this bad. He drove himself to the ER at around 11 AM today and finally called me at Noon. He has had every test ran known to man and nothing conclusive has ever presented itself. Several doctors have speculated as to what they think it might be, but we need some concrete answers. His white blood cell count has been slightly elevated for about a year now but they haven’t been able to figure that out either.
They have now determined that the two are related, but why is now the question. He has endured a battery of tests previously and today…still no answers. They are considering some exploratory surgery since all other options have been exhausted at this point. They have him heavily medicated and on very strong antibiotics. Other than that, we do not know much. I will be traveling back and forth to the hospital and home, taking care of him and the kids both as best I can. Tomorrow we have a dear friend of the family coming in to save the day and help out wherever she is needed.
What do I need for you to pray for? Answers…on so many levels. Not only do we need answers about his health but as to how we are going to pay all of the medical bills that are piling up. I know that in the end we will be fine but for now it is all a little scary so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
I do not know when I may be able to update you further but I will as I can.
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Do you dream of luxuriously soft skin, free of blemishes and rough patches? Yeah, I did too. I have dry skin and have tried all kinds of creams and concoctions. Then I found SLEEKskin spa products. Ohhh, I love SLEEKskin. It makes my skin feel soft and smooth, like when I was young. But they not only focus on dry skin, they target all skin types and problems:
At Sleek MedSpa, we identify skin problems, and provide Sleek Skin Solutions using the latest non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including aesthetic laser therapy, to clear and smooth skin, remove unwanted hair, create a youthful smile with fuller, plump lips, and transform unsightly spider veins into young beautiful legs. Just identify your skin problems, and let Sleek Medspa do the rest.
You can shop by Skin Type, Problem, Category, Target Areas or you can call and talk to a representative from the company and they will help you to find the perfect product for your need. I personally am using the Dry Skin Kit. Sensitive-dry skin demands effective moisture delivery and this daily care regime is custom designed to soothe, hydrate and comfort even the most dry and sensitive skin types. Keeping the face moist and health is important for maintaining a youthful appearance and restoring the hydro-lipid barrier while bring relief to those who suffer from uncomfortable skin.
This SLEEK Kit for sensitive/dry skin comes with:
* Soften
* Refresh
* Calm
* Enrich
All the skin care products you need in one kit. Excellent for travel and doubles as a great gift. Just like having your skin pampered at a spa but at a fraction of the cost. They even offer gift certificates if you want to buy as a gift but are unsure of the product the recipient needs.
Each of the 25 medical-grade products have been designed to work entirely by themselves or together as a team, making it easier to find a regimen that fits your needs and lifestyle. So, for softer, healthier skin this holiday season check out SleekSkin Med Spa Boutique Products today.
SleekSkin Med Spa supplied me with product for review. Not other compensation was received and all opinions are my oen. Individual results may vary.
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Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year!
Do you ever wish that you had 300 Doctors at your fingertips? I know that as my children were growing up and would come down with weird symptoms I would have loved to have had a Doctor’s brain to pick. Merck has put out a new manual that delivers convenient and trusted medical information in a well laid out, easy to use and understand book to provide you with answers to many of your medical questions. This is such a great manual to have around, it is very thorough and covers SOOO much info! Merck & Co. worked with over three-hundred doctors in order to produce this manual which should serve as a staple in any family’s home. It contains the most up-to-date health information available, including a new chapter on swine flu, and it addresses health issues faced at each stage in the lifecycle. Simply put, the Merck Manual Home Health Handbook makes trusted medical information available at one’s fingertips.
In addition, the Merck Manual Home Health Handbook explains disorders, their symptoms, how they are diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and their treatment in everyday language, making them understandable. During flu season (which is definitely upon us), it is critical to be informed about medical conditions and healthy living practices. The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook is designed to make in-depth medical information accessible to the everyday reader:
* Major topics feature bullets summarizing causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
* Hundreds of “Did You Know?” boxes provide informative, attention-getting tidbits
* Bulleted text is used extensively to convey essential information clearly
Covers a Wide Array of Medical Topics:
* Swine Flu
* Aging
* Heart disorders
* Digestive disorders
* Gynecologic disorders
* Cancer
* Nutrition problems
* AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases
* Hormonal problems
* Infections and immunizations
* Neurologic disorders
* And many more!
Merck has also put together an easy to use iPhone application that is perfect for everyday on-the-go health information making it easy to always have the information you seek about your health and the health of your family right at your fingertips. In addition to the latest health care and medical information it also includes a practical “Emergencies and Injuries” section that is accessible from the app home screen. There is also an special edition for professionals as well. All of the information for the iPhone apps can be found HERE.
More information about the book can be found by visiting www.merck.com or www.merckbooks.com where you can also purchase a copy for your family or to give as a gift. The Merch Manual Home Health Handbook is perfect for those hard to buy for family members that you want to give the peace of mind about their health issues to. It will be a gift that is used time and time again for many years to come.
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