It's a whirlwind!

Much news to share:

I got a job!

I passed my final exam (a.k.a. master's project defense)!

I passed comprehensive exams!

Since I last wrote, lots has happened. Obviously. And really, nothing all that exciting to report because much of the last several weeks has involved studying for exams, preparing for a presentation (making a powerpoint, making notecards, etc), and doing paperwork things to ensure graduation happens. Not catching babies. Not seeing clients for exams. Just back home in my house in the big city, plugging away with academic stuff.

It feels strange to be away from my clients . . . I miss them. I decided to take a job at that lovely birth center where I did my last quarter of midwifery school. It just felt right there. So now, I've got the summer to take boards (the state licensure exam, to become a nurse practitioner), organize my stuff/life/sh!t, and say goodbye to the friends I've made here during my 13 year stay.

So, as I was saying, I miss my clients. The one who was due June 1 and really wanted to have her baby before I left so that I could be there. The one who is sad I won't be back until after her baby is due. Another couple who is due in July - they were my VERY LAST clients as a student! It seems strange not to be taking care of them during this time. And at the same time it seems very strange to be thinking about packing up and moving to a new place. I know it's the right job. I hope it turns out well for me personally, too.

So, as my dog snores, and my house is a wreck, I should probably go do more straightening up since my parents arrive in less than 48 hours to help celebrate graduation later this week. Yikes!