LAME-O

Well. I spoke too soon! haha. The nausea has hit me!

I am honestly nauseous most of the time. I haven't really thrown up though- just gaggy.

A lot of it has to do with when I eat of course.

Eating has become what my life revolves around now. haha.

If I don't eat I feel even worse, and I also have to eat often.

However, nothing ever sounds good. I really don't like the food I used to eat.

I am grateful though, because I definitely have it a lot better than some.

These past two weeks have been brutal because I have been stuck in a classroom 8-5, Mon-Fri being tired and nauseous!

Life will be a lot better now that those classes are over!

They were the worst two weeks ever!

However, I did pass my "Mega Code" with flying colors, and I'm proud about that!

(they simulate a code blue and then have you make all the decisions on how to save the patient)

Well, I entitled this post lame-o because that is what I have become. lol.

I have been going to class all day, and when I get home I just crawl into bed and sleep.

I honestly have become so lame. I haven't done anything lately but eat and sleep.

(Oh, and vote for So You Think You Can Dance. haha.)

Also, my first appointment is Wednesday so that is exciting!

Ben, however, has not been lame.

He has been golfing ALL the time! He got all new clubs, a new bag, new golf shirts/shorts, and new golf shoes.

He is definitely LOVING the golf lately.

He has been playing with his friends on his days off,

and I even went with him once! (I just drove the cart though.)

He has always liked to play, but lately he has just really gotten into it.

More power to him! He stays busy with work, friends, golf, and going to get me stuff from the store. haha.

That is really all that has been going on lately!

I am content in my lameness though.

Life will get really crazy soon enough, and so I am totally ok with lame right now.

Here is a cute picture of Charlie and Gus.

Gus wanted to cuddle with us but didn't fit up there.

So he fell asleep with half of his body hanging off. haha. Love him.

One new thing...

So I got new glasses.

This is only a big deal because I have needed some for over 6 months.

I have put off getting some because I didn't really want to mess with it.

BUT I finally did. And here they are.

This isn't really a good picture of them either...but oh well.

I have been feeling fine! No sickness or anything.

I think I speak too soon though. I am knocking on wood that tired is all I get!

I also feel fat and bloated.

I shouldn't be fat already! There is no excuse for it!

Later I will have an excuse...but not now.

I already want my pre-prego body back. haha.

I am just kidding! There is no way I am complaining about ANYTHING.

We are so blessed! Complaining would be ridiculous!

Thanks everyone for all the sweet messages!

Ok. Here it is. :)

So, Ben and I have been wanting to add to our family for some time now.

These past 10 or so months have been pretty frustrating because once we knew it was the right thing for us to do, we wanted it SO BAD!

SO without further adieu....I AM PREGNANT!!! :)

Now it is still very early, but after waiting so long for this there was no way I was going to wait to tell my family. They have been so supportive and helpful, and they often were the ones I would go to when I was having a rough day. So naturally, I went right to them with the information. Our family and a few good friends also got the news, but for the most part we hadn't really told anyone else. However, today at church I had MANY people come up to me congratulating me, and so I could only conclude that my family has done the work of announcing for me! haha. I know that most people wait to tell, but that is just not who I am. In fact, I often over share. haha. So I have a LONG way to go, but I thought I would just officially announce it.

We are so excited! I am pretty sure there has been a permanent smile on our faces ever since we found out! This past week has definately been one of the best EVER! We are so grateful to our families for all the love and support they have shown us. Their reaction to the news made it 2938298343 more times wonderful! We love them and can't wait for what is to come!

NCLEX results!

So this morning I checked to see if I passed the NCLEX.....

AND I DID!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!

I am officially Natalie Benavides, RN!!

SOOOOO nice to have that behind me!

uhhh...

So I have been a SERIOUS blog slacker-offer!

I have good excuses though! I have been super busy! Vacation, Girls Camp, Orientation, New Job, studying for NCLEX (huge test to get my RN), and the taking the NCLEX.

Here is a quick recap...

I have only been working on my actual floor for two days. They were easy days with easy patients so I'm no to sure yet how it's all going to work out. I am pretty sure however, that I am so lucky to be working on that floor! Everyone is so nice and it's just a good atmosphere!

I had this whole week off (which I will discuss later), and then I work three days again on my floor next week. After that I have two weeks of critical care class Mon-Friday. I have to take critical care class, because I am working in the ICU, and they will go over all the intensive care stuff. I am actually looking forward to that! After that class I will be able to get my CCRN (critical care certification), and I will start working nights.

So, I was off all week because I have been studying for my NCLEX, and today I took it!!

We get 4 days payed off for all the studying and test taking which is really nice! This test was pretty much the biggest test of my life, but it actually wasn't all that nerve racking for me! I just approached it very prayerfully, and I definitely received SO much help. I think I am one of the few that left the test feeling pretty good about it. A lot of people said they left the test crying because they knew they failed, but I left crying because of how grateful I was to my Heavenly Father. It was just so amazing how random things I happened to look at stuck with me and came up on the test. Wow. That is no coincidence! The test can be 75-250 questions long and I only got 75. This can be good or bad. You either did well enough they didn't need to give you any more questions, or you failed it so bad there is no point in giving you more! Right at question 75 my test shut off, and I just felt gratitude and relief!

Now I have to wait until Friday to find out FOR SURE if I got my RN.

If not, I will get bumped back to nurse tech with my pay cut in half, and I have to wait another 45 days to take it again!:( So lets hope that doesn't happen. I can't wait until my name tag says Natalie Benavides RN. Ok, I'm rambling!

Friday I get my first nurse salary pay check and I am pumped!

Let's hope I passed, and I can keep that pay! So that is what has been going on! I will let everyone know Friday if I get to be RN :) I will also update about my job once I get to be on the floor more often!

Thanks for all the support everyone! :)

(Me and my nephew Spency on the Fourth!)

Also, I know I am not the best writer/speller/grammar person so I apologize if my post drove anyone crazy. I will take any corrections with a smile! haha.

You Go Girl!

This was the best part of the parade today! haha.

HAPPY FOURTH EVERYONE!!