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Breastfeeding babies often poop after eating! I actually do believe people should go at least once a day, but more often is really good. But, as I said before, I was being silly with my fellow student! I guess my feelings come from my Seattle granola wanna be days...quite a few years ago!

After that incident, I finally came to the conclusion that every once in a while, I do something really stupid. I was grateful that I was able to step back and laugh at my self. I still get a chuckle out of this situation, but after all, pooping is a natural part of life! We certainly have a special nonverbal kind of communication when we see each other. It's a type of silent laughter. But, he and his wife were friendly about it. He actually told me he had gone out for a few beers with some friends before our conversation! What can I do? I can only continue to do the best I can...and laugh at myself.

Funny story. When I was taking my first pre-nursing courses, assessment to be precise... I was practicing with a fellow student and taking a health history. When I got to the bowel movement section, she stated she typically went once/day. I was rather sarcastic, and somewhat of a trouble-maker :) , so I said, "actually, you should go more than twice per day." She reacted by stating, "that's not true, I'm going to go ask the instructor." Well the instructor started talking in general about constipation views differing between allopathic (medical) doctors and naturopaths (yes this is a traditional nursing program). Later that day, I spoke to an older lady friend of mine and told her I wanted to talk to a friend of mine who lives in Seattle. He is a vegan and a health nut. The next night, my phone rang. I answered and upon hearing his voice stated, "I was just talking about you...how many times do you poop a day?" He laughed and said once or twice. I stated, "I knew it...and then I explained what had happened in school." Then I sat on my bed and proceeded to talk about myself for 15 minutes...all about my grades, and how I was doing, etc. Me me me. Finally, I told him I was considering quiting my massage position at a spa I was working for. That's when he said, "I have been meaning to talk to you about that...how does that work?" And I responded with, "how does what work?" "Massage...how much does it cost, etc." At that point, I started panicing from my head down my body. My friend in Seattle gets professional therapeutic massages all of the time...why would he be asking me questions. I also realized that suddenly, his voice sounded different. So I asked, "who is this?" It turned out to be my son's boyscout leader (I had talked with him twice). I just rolled on the floor laughing for 20 minutes, with my children looking at me like I was crazy. I had asked him why he let me go on and on...he stated "I thought you just wanted to talk!" I had a funny story to share for a while. I explained the situation to him and his wife...the crazy things that I do.

I am finishing my senior year in nursing. I have 2 children, and fortunately, my mother helps watch them. However, a friend and fellow student has two small children. She has no support or help. But she is able to take the program. In Montana, she is able to get childcare through Headstart. She pays nothing for this. She has mostly A's and also has her oldest son in Cubscouts. So, anything is possible. Do not give up.

I lived in Seattle for 14 years. My cousin still lives in Puyallup and the houses are much more manageable than closer to Seattle. They enjoy the city. I know Meridian is a very busy street, so it takes a while to get to the freeway. I'm currently a student, so I cannot comment on the professional end of it. Seattle is rainy, though I have heard they have been getting less of it. Swedish is a nice hospital, but there are many options available in the area. I recently visited Denver, and actually was more attracted to this area, probably due to the sunny skies, though the city is quite clean.