So every day we try to make Coen stand on his own, but stubborn as he is he just sits down. Well yesterday with no prodding from Josh or me he let go of the TV and took a couple of unassisted steps towards us! It was great. And now today he is standing on his own, not for very long but his balance has improved soo much, and he is taking even more balance steps. (Yesterday there was a lot of leaning his body forward and basically falling into us- cute but not very productive)
I was hoping he would be walking by his birthday so that he was good by the time we went to Florida, but had pretty much given up on the idea since he wasn't showing any progress or desire to make progress. But now my hope is back. Two months until Florida so hopefully he'll make some great progress.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Sometimes I just don't understand
So Sunday I started feeling sick. Really bad sore throat kind of achy. Monday I had a fever, sore throat and extra achy. Emily called said she had strep throat, since I spent Saturday night with her I assumed i also had strep. I decided I should go to the Dr. and get a culture and Coen probably should too since I kiss him, share my ice cream with him, we drink from the same glass etc. Both of our rapid tests were negative. Tuesday night I had a missed phone call from the Dr. office about Coen. So this morning I called back, he's positive for strep. He has shown no symptoms yet I have shown all symptoms and still negative. They refuse to put me on antibiotics and I can't really blame them because of all of the ab resistant strands of bacteria out there but I am still sick, my throat hurts so much, and I work in a health care setting and am potentially passing out strep to all of my classmates and patients.
So tomorrow morning I am going in for another throat culture, gag me again- I know I have strep throat.
So tomorrow morning I am going in for another throat culture, gag me again- I know I have strep throat.
Monday, February 11, 2008
To become a dentist
So I'd like to take this opportunity to enlighten anyone who cares to read on what it entails to become a dentist in the state of Minnesota.
First, you must actually get into dental school, a feat in itself. But once you're in it doesn't get any easier. Not only must a student pass all of the course work and all 60 some competencies but then there is the matter of the board exam.
There are two types of boards, WREB or CREDTS, to be licensed in Minnesota (and some other states) CREDTS must be taken. This exam is in two parts. Part I and Part II. Part I consists of a written portion on everything science. Gross anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, dental anatomy, occlusion, microbiology,and pathology. This exam is usually taken during the second year because that is when all of the science background classes are fresh in your brain.
Part II however, has five subparts to it. Part 1 is another written exam, this time testing on clinical information, more pathology, pharmacology, and a whole lot more, which I haven't studied for. This exam is usually taken early in the fourth year. Parts 2 and 3 are taken on a typodont (fake mouth). This exam has historically been taken in the early part of the fourth year. However, this year they tried a new integrated format and had third years take it, with the fourth years. So I took parts 2 and 3. Part 2 consists of three crown preps, one anterior (#9) all ceramic, one posterior (#28) porcelain fused to metal, and a posterior (#30) full gold crown. #28 and #30 are also prepped to be restored as a three unit bridge. Part 3 is the endo portion consisting of accessing and locating canals on a molar tooth and on accessing and completing a root canal therapy on an anterior (#8) tooth.
Parts 4 and 5 will be happening soon for the fourth years and consist of the live patient portion of the licensure exam. An anterior composite and posterior two surface amalgam must be done along with a scaling and root planing portion. Not only do the students have to find their own patients that meet the strict requirements but they historically also pay their patients and assistants for their time, not to mention the cost of the exam, which for parts 4 and 5 is approximately $850. It is a very stressful situation overall.
So if I seem crabby this time next year, its probably because I haven't found any acceptable lesions for the board exam so please be willing to be screened for that ideal lesion. You'll get a free filling out of it, and maybe some extra cash too.
First, you must actually get into dental school, a feat in itself. But once you're in it doesn't get any easier. Not only must a student pass all of the course work and all 60 some competencies but then there is the matter of the board exam.
There are two types of boards, WREB or CREDTS, to be licensed in Minnesota (and some other states) CREDTS must be taken. This exam is in two parts. Part I and Part II. Part I consists of a written portion on everything science. Gross anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, dental anatomy, occlusion, microbiology,and pathology. This exam is usually taken during the second year because that is when all of the science background classes are fresh in your brain.
Part II however, has five subparts to it. Part 1 is another written exam, this time testing on clinical information, more pathology, pharmacology, and a whole lot more, which I haven't studied for. This exam is usually taken early in the fourth year. Parts 2 and 3 are taken on a typodont (fake mouth). This exam has historically been taken in the early part of the fourth year. However, this year they tried a new integrated format and had third years take it, with the fourth years. So I took parts 2 and 3. Part 2 consists of three crown preps, one anterior (#9) all ceramic, one posterior (#28) porcelain fused to metal, and a posterior (#30) full gold crown. #28 and #30 are also prepped to be restored as a three unit bridge. Part 3 is the endo portion consisting of accessing and locating canals on a molar tooth and on accessing and completing a root canal therapy on an anterior (#8) tooth.
Parts 4 and 5 will be happening soon for the fourth years and consist of the live patient portion of the licensure exam. An anterior composite and posterior two surface amalgam must be done along with a scaling and root planing portion. Not only do the students have to find their own patients that meet the strict requirements but they historically also pay their patients and assistants for their time, not to mention the cost of the exam, which for parts 4 and 5 is approximately $850. It is a very stressful situation overall.
So if I seem crabby this time next year, its probably because I haven't found any acceptable lesions for the board exam so please be willing to be screened for that ideal lesion. You'll get a free filling out of it, and maybe some extra cash too.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Quarter of a Century
Well as most (all) of you know this past weekend I turned the big 25. I have lived through one quarter of a century. So I'd like to reflect a little on the bigger, more memorable events. I can't be as detailed as Matts was, I am not a great historian and don't remember exact dates, I will do my best though to come up with a rough estimate.
January 5 1983, around 7:30 am I was born at Unity Hospital.
Pretty sure I was immediately forced to share a bedroom since the basement was not finished.
February 17 1986 I finally get a sister. Little did I know 6 more were soon to follow.
September 1988 Kindergarten. The only time I will ever share my name with another student in my class.
September 1989 First grade, Mrs. Moline, everyone thought she was the meanest teacher, but I sort of liked her. Struggled with the word "our". So I tricked the teacher by saying "hour" when she asked me to say "our". Sneaky Sneaky (its funny the things you remember) First birthday party, pretty sure it was a sledding party and pretty sure Katie and I invited most of the same friends to both of our parties, which were more than likely on the same day. This will happen for the next 5years or so. First grade was also the year I broke my arm, falling off the bottom of the slide. I was the middle "car" on our train down and Shelly and Matt wouldn't let me out, so I bailed ship, over the side and broke my arm. (ships and trains, I guess I wasn't the smartest first grader) My parents didn't believe me when I said it hurts, so finally two days later they took me to the ER, yup broken.
September 1990 Second grade. I remember getting sick a lot, once I threw up in the hallway, all the way to the bathroom. I made my mom set my hair in curlers and comb them like Shirley Temple, the kids made fun of me so thankfully that day she came to our class for a special reading group and I had her comb them differently. Now that I look back, I'm sure they were much cuter the Shirley Temple style. Second grade was when I also had my first real experience with dental surgery (minus all of the baby teeth I had extracted) I had my lower frenum cut and stitches placed. After 2.5 years of dental school I still really haven't figured out why it was necessary....
1993 5th grade science fair. First indication that I would become a dentist. I soaked all of the baby teeth my mom had saved in coke, some I brushed, some I didn't and I observed and recorded the outcome. Not brushing= completely rotten teeth. Got my first perm, not so pretty
1994-1996 Middle School. Big Middle School. Joined OM, did really well. Continued for 3 more years. Watched Voyage of the Mimi in science class, can still hum the theme song to this day. Was the top reader in Mrs. Goldman's reading class. Wore a lot of stretchy legging pants, not so many jeans. Fell in love with Ms. Commanders veiled Chameleon. Cried everyday about sharing a room with three sisters. Parents finally couldn't stand it and put an addition on. Now I only had to share a room with one sister, but at least she let me choose the paint colors. Got my braces. Loved my braces.
1997-2000 Highschool. Started Clogging. Joined the marching band. Joined the speech team. Joined the debate team. Joined Cross country. Was in a play. Was in NHS. Did Irish dancing. Had my tailbone removed. When to prom 3 times. Was very involved with the youth group. Went to London and Paris. Got my braces taken off. Loved my straight teeth.
2001 Graduated, with highest honors. Was voted most likely to succeed. Accepted to St. Scholastica.
2001-2004 Attended St. Scholastica. . Bought a veiled Chameleon, it died, bought another veiled Chameleon, it was mean so I sold it. Ran Cross country for 2 years, met Josh, inroduced Josh to the family, mom didn't like him. Applied and got accepted to the UofM dental school. Earned my BA in biology in 3.5 years.
August 2003 Josh proposes after spending a day at the State Fair. I say yes. My parents have champagne waiting. Now mom likes him.
January 2005 Josh and I have the biggest fight of our life, the wedding is called off. I begged for forgiveness. Wedding is back on.
February 5 2005 We get married, one of the nicest days Minnesota has ever seen in February.
We honeymoon in Jamaica for a week.
May 2005 Matt and Laura get married, I get my first sister in law.
August 2005 I start dental school, I am scared. I meet Heidi Pound. She saves my life. She introduces me to Becca. I am alphabetically assigned a locker partner/body buddy, Liz. Jen is Becca's body buddy and fellow "a" classmate. The five of us have been inseparable since. Some days they are the only reason I can drag my butt out of bed. Dental school has been rough.
July 2006....
April 4 2007 Coen Bryan is born at Unity Hospital, the same hospital I was born at. Best day of my life, thus far.
August 2007 I pass part 1 of the boards. Family vacation to Yellowstone.
January 25 2008 I turn 25. I am still in dental school, some days still dragging my butt out of bed. Only 1.5 years left to go. 25 years old, one wonderful husband, the cutest baby and a quarter century of memories.
January 5 1983, around 7:30 am I was born at Unity Hospital.
Pretty sure I was immediately forced to share a bedroom since the basement was not finished.
February 17 1986 I finally get a sister. Little did I know 6 more were soon to follow.
September 1988 Kindergarten. The only time I will ever share my name with another student in my class.
September 1989 First grade, Mrs. Moline, everyone thought she was the meanest teacher, but I sort of liked her. Struggled with the word "our". So I tricked the teacher by saying "hour" when she asked me to say "our". Sneaky Sneaky (its funny the things you remember) First birthday party, pretty sure it was a sledding party and pretty sure Katie and I invited most of the same friends to both of our parties, which were more than likely on the same day. This will happen for the next 5years or so. First grade was also the year I broke my arm, falling off the bottom of the slide. I was the middle "car" on our train down and Shelly and Matt wouldn't let me out, so I bailed ship, over the side and broke my arm. (ships and trains, I guess I wasn't the smartest first grader) My parents didn't believe me when I said it hurts, so finally two days later they took me to the ER, yup broken.
September 1990 Second grade. I remember getting sick a lot, once I threw up in the hallway, all the way to the bathroom. I made my mom set my hair in curlers and comb them like Shirley Temple, the kids made fun of me so thankfully that day she came to our class for a special reading group and I had her comb them differently. Now that I look back, I'm sure they were much cuter the Shirley Temple style. Second grade was when I also had my first real experience with dental surgery (minus all of the baby teeth I had extracted) I had my lower frenum cut and stitches placed. After 2.5 years of dental school I still really haven't figured out why it was necessary....
1993 5th grade science fair. First indication that I would become a dentist. I soaked all of the baby teeth my mom had saved in coke, some I brushed, some I didn't and I observed and recorded the outcome. Not brushing= completely rotten teeth. Got my first perm, not so pretty
1994-1996 Middle School. Big Middle School. Joined OM, did really well. Continued for 3 more years. Watched Voyage of the Mimi in science class, can still hum the theme song to this day. Was the top reader in Mrs. Goldman's reading class. Wore a lot of stretchy legging pants, not so many jeans. Fell in love with Ms. Commanders veiled Chameleon. Cried everyday about sharing a room with three sisters. Parents finally couldn't stand it and put an addition on. Now I only had to share a room with one sister, but at least she let me choose the paint colors. Got my braces. Loved my braces.
1997-2000 Highschool. Started Clogging. Joined the marching band. Joined the speech team. Joined the debate team. Joined Cross country. Was in a play. Was in NHS. Did Irish dancing. Had my tailbone removed. When to prom 3 times. Was very involved with the youth group. Went to London and Paris. Got my braces taken off. Loved my straight teeth.
2001 Graduated, with highest honors. Was voted most likely to succeed. Accepted to St. Scholastica.
2001-2004 Attended St. Scholastica. . Bought a veiled Chameleon, it died, bought another veiled Chameleon, it was mean so I sold it. Ran Cross country for 2 years, met Josh, inroduced Josh to the family, mom didn't like him. Applied and got accepted to the UofM dental school. Earned my BA in biology in 3.5 years.
August 2003 Josh proposes after spending a day at the State Fair. I say yes. My parents have champagne waiting. Now mom likes him.
January 2005 Josh and I have the biggest fight of our life, the wedding is called off. I begged for forgiveness. Wedding is back on.
February 5 2005 We get married, one of the nicest days Minnesota has ever seen in February.
We honeymoon in Jamaica for a week.
May 2005 Matt and Laura get married, I get my first sister in law.
August 2005 I start dental school, I am scared. I meet Heidi Pound. She saves my life. She introduces me to Becca. I am alphabetically assigned a locker partner/body buddy, Liz. Jen is Becca's body buddy and fellow "a" classmate. The five of us have been inseparable since. Some days they are the only reason I can drag my butt out of bed. Dental school has been rough.
July 2006....
April 4 2007 Coen Bryan is born at Unity Hospital, the same hospital I was born at. Best day of my life, thus far.
August 2007 I pass part 1 of the boards. Family vacation to Yellowstone.
January 25 2008 I turn 25. I am still in dental school, some days still dragging my butt out of bed. Only 1.5 years left to go. 25 years old, one wonderful husband, the cutest baby and a quarter century of memories.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
water weight 2008
If you cannot view our biggest loser blog waterweight2008.blogspot.com and would like to get in on this, email me, ande8262@umn.edu so you can comment and read comments and even make your own posts.
quarter century blog coming soon, hopefully
quarter century blog coming soon, hopefully
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Finally finals are done!
Finals are finally done for the semester. I only had three but boy, was it hard to find the motivation to study. Now I just have clinics until Thursday and then Christmas break! Not too much planned for break, we have a few Christmases planned, one with Josh's mom and brothers, one with his dad's family, one with my family and possibly one with his step dads family. Otherwise I just want to relax maybe get some scrapbooking done, see a couple of movies, play outside with Coen.
I'm done with all of my Christmas shopping, Josh of course is not. He says he is going tomorrow so we'll see.
I'm done with all of my Christmas shopping, Josh of course is not. He says he is going tomorrow so we'll see.
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