First Day of Class!

So tomorrow is my first day of class and I'm excited and totally scared. Good news is that I'm only taking one class until Setpember then I am taking two. But anyways I know that I haven't written on here for a while so I just wanted to update you. Plus I joined a, I'm not really sure what to call it except for a nursing sorority. Haha. Anyways first meeting is tomorrow so we will see how everything goes! Hopefully good. Much love.

God Bless,

Sarah

Beach Time - First Day

So hey guys - I just wanted to write a quick hello from Florida! Here for one of my best friend's weddings! Anyways, we spent all afternoon walking around Downtown Disney and riding on Roy and Paola's rented Harley! WOOOOHHOOO!!! It was sooo much fun! Totally terrifying! But WAYYYYY fun! Anyways - I just wanted to write a quick update because Mom I know you read this so. Love you!

BYE

Did You Know?

In PCOS characteristically there is an excess of androgens (male-like hormones) and lack of regular ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary). It is sometimes also referred to as “hyperandrogen anovulation syndrome” or “Stein Leventhal Syndrome”. Symptoms may present in many different ways - some women have uncomfortable and sometimes, quite distressing symptoms, whilst others have quite mild symptoms. Not everyone with PCOS will have all the symptoms and very few women will have the same set of symptoms. Symptoms may be present from puberty but might also begin later in life.
Symptoms can include:
Periods that are irregular, infrequent or heavy
Excess facial or body hair
Acne on both the face and the body
Hair loss
Difficulty in becoming pregnant
Other symptoms can include:
Depression, low self esteem, mood changes, anxiety
Sleep apnoea
Not all women with PCOS will have fertility problems. High levels of androgens (male hormones) and high insulin levels can affect the menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation (the release of a mature egg from the ovary). Ovulation can stop completely or it can occur irregularly. This can make it more difficult for women with PCOS to conceive naturally, and some women may also have a greater risk of miscarriage. However, this does not mean that all women with PCOS are infertile. Many women with PCOS have children naturally without any extra medical infertility treatment. Other women with PCOS can fall pregnant and have children with medical assistance. As being overweight exacerbates infertility in PCOS, one of the most important approaches to improve fertility is to prevent weight gain, exercise regularly and lose weight if overweight.

Psychological effectsinclude:
Self-esteem and a sense of one's body image may be affected by the symptoms of excess hair, acne, hair loss, obesity and fertility problems. Other psychological reactions may occur relating to issues of femaleness, sexuality and femininity and can contribute to mood changes and social isolation and can lead to depression.

Women with PCOS, particularly when they are overweight or insulin resistant, can be at an increased risk of developing sleep-disordered breathing or sleep apnoea. Sleep apnoea occurs when the upper airway is obstructed during sleep - this can be due to pressure from excessive fatty tissue in the neck partially blocking the airway. This can lead to sleep loss, fatigue, tiredness and reduced quality of daily life.

Just some information I found interesting....

Finding People Llike Me

Isn't it wonderful when you think you're the only one in the world with so many problems happening at once, to all of a sudden find a friend with the same exact problems.. Ok maybe not exact but pretty darn close..

Today I was training a new woman at work, and in our discussions about computer programs, and special discounts, we happened in on the conversation about medical problems. I'm so happy that I'm not the only one in this great big universe who has seen stupid doctors had three or four medical disasters going on at once!

Anyways- we started talking about how I have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrom) and how I was happy with my new doctor and she told me that her daughter has the SAME problem. Not just with our symptoms but with what the doctors are doing about it. Now I guess its kind of comforting to know that two different doctors are doing about the same thing for us, makes it seem like maybe they do know what they are talking about. (Even if it doesn't work) We talked about what medications her doctor had put her on, what has helped and what hasn't. It's amazing how common things like this are! Not only that but her daughter has gained a ton of weight since the start of all her symptoms and has lately been getting constant migraines. That's exactly what happened to me, although I can't say I have constant migraine but they are definitley presenting themselves more frequently than they used to.

I just thought I would share this little tid bit so maybe if there are more of you out there like me, we can share stories and advice with each other. Please feel free to leave any comments.

Paradise

♥ PARADISE ♥

So it's not going to be easy, it's going to be really hard, and we're going to have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that, becuase I want you, everyday for the rest of my life...

What Is Music???"It's God's little reminder there's something else besides us in the universe... A harmonic connection between all living beings everwhere, even the stars...."

Totally Excited!

So I know that I've already put up another post today but since this is all new to me and I'm adding things one at a time, I just wanted to tell everyone that I'm so excited! I can add music and books that I like, what a cool little internet marvel... even as an adult I can say that Myspace is addicting but I think I've found my new addiction.. Blogspot! It's nice to get my thoughts out in the open and when I get typing I just don't want to stop, I could go on and on about all kinds of things. I've also added a blog for recipes. I know mother, I'm a copy cat but hey I can say when a good idea is a good idea....

Much love

God Bless

First Time Ever!

Hello everyone- this is my very first blog ever. Let me just take some time to introduce myself. My name is Sarah, I am a 22 year old currently getting ready to dive into the biggest adventure of my life (other than life itself) ... Nursing School.

My goal this semester is just to get through it. I'm already enrolled and have my books thanks to the incredible generosity of my parents. Where would I be withouth them?

I started this blog because last night I had a dream, I dreamt that there was a garden and in this garden was a rose bush. The roses were just starting to bud, but throughout the garden were tons of weeds overpowering the rose bush so that the buds couldn't open and become the beautiful roses they were meant to be.

Now my life the last few months has been wonderful but none the less full of stress. Stress about money, school, love, work, success. Basically just life. Stress of life, and as a young adult struggling to find a place in life I have let these stressors become a huge factor of who I am. I have been trying to find ways to overcome each obstacle as best I can.

Now when I awoke after having this dream I realized that I could use it as a sign, even though I don't usually believe in signs. I interpreted the dream like this: The roses were my life and the weeds the stress surrounding me, and like the buds that were trying to bloom, I know where my life is going. Now what I must do is find a way to cut through the weeds and let the light hit me so I can bloom into the success woman I know I was meant to be.

With that in mind I've started this blog. I know that it has been a blessing to my mother so as I am my mothers daughter, I believe that having this outlet will be good for me. So welcome to my life.

I would love feedback to others out there like me with a strong faith in God, who may have ideas on how to handle life.

So heres to you... my first blog..

God Bless.