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wannabemw

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  1. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    wannabemw replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Fun2Care: (I am long-winded too! :wink2: ) I hear the type of watch that attaches to your uniform is best (I attracts less "bugs"). Shoes: I went to the Uniform Store & tried on several different...

  2. I told you guys I failed.

    wannabemw replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    David, I haven't gotten to this level yet w/nursing (still a student) but, I have to tell you... the hardest part is already over: you made it through NS! YEAH!!!! Pat yourself on the back for what...

  3. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    wannabemw replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I've had my books spiral-bound and like this idea too. I can go through my books ALOT easier & yeah, they are lighter! I have no plans to sell them back either. Besides, if I decide to sell, I...

  4. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    wannabemw replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I guess if you want a "natural birth" one should choose homebirth? So sad... I recall when Birth Center meant a homebirth-like setting w/little to no interventions. And they were free-standing...

  5. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    wannabemw replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My eyes keep getting bigger & bigger w/each post. WOW! I personally LOVED having each and everyone of my babies lady partslly. And I enjoyed breastfeeding each & everyone of them! I knew that...

  6. Learning Drug Names

    wannabemw replied to Grumpleweed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Cool! Thanks! My BSN program has Pathophysiology & Pharm as one class broken up into Path/Pharm I & then Path/Pharm II for our 2nd track (an accelerated program). I can see the reasons for...

  7. Learning Drug Names

    wannabemw replied to Grumpleweed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    VickyRN, Awesome site! Thanks for sharing! I love how we all can share so much helpful info w/one another! I feel so lucky to have found you all! ~MJ Mom, Dad: I am going to be an RN! (a quote I made...

  8. Learning Drug Names

    wannabemw replied to Grumpleweed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks 4 these suggestions! I am going 2 try them myself. I already do the color index cards, so this is a great extension! Also, I will remind myself about the diff. ways to recall. Thank you! BSN...

  9. Getting Organized Before Starting School

    wannabemw replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Students

  10. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    wannabemw replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

  11. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    happy world breastfeeding week! :balloons: :balloons: for those who don't know it this week is the week that the world celebrates breastfeeding. what can you do to be an advocate for breastfeeding?...

  12. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How funny! I remember when baby #1 (21m old) asked to nurse, when I was nursing #2. I told him "okay" to see what he would do. So, he climbed into my lap, placed the nipple in his mouth, giggled,...

  13. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    wannabemw replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    if u r looking for a good issue, breastfeeding is quickly becoming one of the "hot issues" of today (perhaps equal to abortion or elective c/s?). i am sure most of us have heard about starbuck's...

  14. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awwww... how sweet! Glad to hear nursing is going well! Congrats on your new baby girl! :heartbeat :flowersfo I found some flowers! Wishing you loads of cuddles & bountiful milk!

  15. A Happy Announcement

    wannabemw replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats & thanks for sharing a positive birth story! Waterbirth stories are so fun to hear about! I am awaiting my possible witness to my 1st homebirth w/a friend/mom that is due w/#3 any day...

  16. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    (f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f)(f) (Dozen roses) Here's what I can afford, but I like your suggestion! I hope you like them! I personally am joining the local LLL for a celebratory picnic! ~MJ...

  17. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Love that milk smile! Great memory for me too! Thanks! I too savored every minute of my nursing her (my last) -despite any problems we had w/nursing. Luckily I was an experienced nurser by this time...

  18. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great story to share! Thanks! I nursed my last 11yrs ago, so I understand. She is now 14yrs old . Like you, I nursed my 1st: 15m, # 2: 3y5m and #3: 3y6m. Some ask why I nursed so long. Why? Because I...

  19. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oddly enough jessica, this was one of the main reasons i choose breastfeeding! :chuckle (okay, so i was a young 19yr mom, but whatever it takes!) it actually took me until he was 5m before i began...

  20. Birthing Beds

    wannabemw replied to midwife2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a NS I am not familar w/the diff models. But I have to say, as a mother giving birth: my single most favorite type of bed was the kind they used in the L & D in a German Hosp. It was a wide bed...

  21. The OP baby..a question

    wannabemw replied to gitanarose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You made some very valid pts Dayray! Great post! -it is always good to have mom up & moving (and she was, until she fainted & told NOT to get up. Yes, she was eating, she just hyperventilated)...

  22. The OP baby..a question

    wannabemw replied to gitanarose's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This technique is a MW trick for turning the babe. I just read about it in "Heart & Hands, A Midwife's guide to Pregnancy & Birth" by Elizabeth Davis. As far best way to turn the babe? Must...

  23. SEVERE hot flashes at 30 yrs old

    wannabemw replied to Princess74's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just curious... you aren't taking HCTZ are u? (water pill). My DH does (& so does my best friend) and they both sweat like crazy! This is a side-effect... just a thought! I thought I would ask b/c...

  24. SEVERE hot flashes at 30 yrs old

    wannabemw replied to Princess74's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I began drinking ALOT of H20 (64 + oz) when my hotflashes began getting bad & I am doing much better I am happy to report! I also improve my diet & gave up all soda (I miss my coke ) My...

  25. Spinal Fusion q's

    wannabemw replied to wannabemw's topic in Orthopedic

    Non-surgical for my DH, as far as Chiro care isn't an option (he has spinuous, arthrictic growth in his thorasic region (one of the the worst his dr. has ever seen, she said). I have read about the...