Hey guys!
I have an exam in 45 minutes (as of this typing), so I do not have time to do a full-on Thankful Thursday post right at this moment. And I have an appointment shortly after my exam.
But I know that you guys are used to sharing your lists here as a habit, so I didn’t want to not post before I go!
I’ll pop back in when I get a minute and fill out my list, but this way at least you all can do your usual routine. 🙂
And for now I’ll say: I’m thankful that I have a lot of leeway in this class (my maternal/newborn/women’s health class). I’m sitting at a 99.3%, so I do not feel a lot of pressure about this exam.
Ok! I’m off to my exam now…check back in later to hear about what I’m thankful for. 🙂
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Annnnnd, I’m back!
This week, I am thankful:
for the busy discussion about gray hair yesterday
I see 199 comments as of this moment! You all had a lot to say, and I read every single comment.
Isn’t this just such a fun thing about the internet? Back in pre-internet days, you could never have such big discussions from the comfort of your own home. 🙂
that we only have four more weeks of school
Ok, well, after lecture/exam review tomorrow, we have four more weeks left. The end is getting close!
After tomorrow, there are three projects, five exams, and two clinical shifts standing between me and summer break. I can do this.
that I got to see a c-section!
I’ve never had one myself, so I had never even observed one as a recipient.
But at my OB shift this week, I got to observe one, and it was fascinating to see.
As we were putting on all of our protective gear, there was a small part inside of me that wondered, “Will I feel faint?”
But nope. Not at ALL. As I said last week, I could have eaten a sandwich while observing (if it was hygienic to do so in a sterile OR. Ha.)
for the scenery on the way to the rural hospital
It is a small bummer that I am assigned to a rural hospital for my OB clinicals (less action there, typically), and it does require an hour drive there and back.
But since it is a rural hospital, the drive there is beautiful. I got to see the sun starting to rise on my way in, and on the way home, I saw a lovely sunset.
Don’t worry; I was not driving when I took this picture!
for a funny account Lisey shared with me
It’s called Wander and Thrive and it is basically a parody of some of the judgy trad wife/alternative health accounts we have all seen on social media.
Lisey and I were laughing SO HARD.
It’s on both Facebook and Instagram if you want a giggle. 😉
for Chiquita’s short legs
I love how she’s built a little like a Corgi. So cute!
Suellen Roley
Friday 19th of April 2024
I'm thankful for my cat, who always makes it clear how much he has missed me when I get home from work (not so thankful for his habit of sleeping on my head, but take the good with the bad)
I'm thankful for no more snow, knock on wood.
I'm thankful for a good job that has made money worries almost non-existent over the last 4 years (also thankful for no more roommates, other than said cat!!)
Bess
Friday 19th of April 2024
I tried to find the Wander and Thrive FB page and couldn't but I think I realy need this in my life - can you share a link?
Kristen
Friday 19th of April 2024
Oof, so I double checked, and even tho she shared it with my via facebook, it looks like it's one of those times that Facebook shared an Instagram reel. So apparently the account really only exists on Instagram.
Kris
Thursday 18th of April 2024
It's been a long but wonderful day. A friend of mine was attending a conference in my city; another friend (we were all coworkers once upon a time) was able to come out for the day and friend #2 and I spent the day together. We met up with friend #1 for dinner. It's been, I dunno, 20 years since we've hung out together? Soooo hugely thankful for that.
I have a cat with short legs and I sometimes call him Corgi Cat!
kaitlin
Thursday 18th of April 2024
5 minute thanks here at the end of the night before a thing:
-for good sleep last night. Good sleep has been brutally impossible to come by for a few weeks, and my mind and body were shutting down due to extreme fatigue. Hopefully this is the end of the rocky sleep spell. -for energy to get up and do...anything! I cleaned the house a bit, rearranged a few rooms, knocked out some shopping, hung out with my kids and prepped for the weekend, all because I slept last night. It's probably a mercy I haven't slept this well consistently in a while, since I think I'd burn myself out. -for little ones who tells me that they love me. I hope they know how much they're loved. There's been so much brokenness in our family as of late, I wonder if that message has gotten lost. -for the warm sunny weather of last weekend that invited us on an adventure to see new things. Kids were still talking about that great trip today.
Jody S.
Thursday 18th of April 2024
@kaitlin, Even when I sleep regularly, I'm not sure I get done all that you get done! Hang in there! (I don't know you, but I hate what you're going through.)
Kristen
Thursday 18th of April 2024
Always, always sending you love, friend. Hang in there. I know this is a long period of hard.
Amy
Thursday 18th of April 2024
-I am sitting at the kitchen table watching the cats watch the birds out the sliding door.. Thankful for the joy they both bring to our family. - The sounds of spring. So excited to finally open the windows to hear the cheers and aluminum bats at the baseball/softball game at the park down the street. - Our 16 year old daughter found a part time job. She is learning the ropes and will be ready to go when school lets out. This is her first "tax paying job". She has goals and needs the funds to make them happen. - Hubby's birthday is this weekend. I am so thankful we found each other. -Stability. It may sound boring to some but it is a thankful status that I recognize all the time.