I used to blog quite frequently on MySpace, but it seems as MySpace lost it's appeal, I lost my interest in blogging as well.
Now that I am here, stuck at home on bedrest for the next 4 months however, I've decided to get back into it.
I have a passion for writing and was once even told by my college professor I could probably pursue this for a living. Now, I don't know that I would ever want to take it that far, but I definately enjoy it nonetheless.
I guess for a first blog I should tell you a little about myself.
So here it goes....
I was born and raised in Mississippi and have lived here all my life. I had a great childhood filled with all the Barbies, dolls and any other toy a little girl could ask for, and was surrounded by a loving family. I was a member of my school's band for a short period of time, and in high school, I participated in all the usual high school events. I graduated in the top 20% of my graduating class and went on to attend Mississippi State University (thanks to my die hard MSU fan of a dad) and pursued a degree in Psychology. I held a job in mental health for about 5 years when I was forced to quit due to health problems that have since been resolved.
Flash forward to today - I am married have 2 kids (Noah, 3 and Memphis, 19 months) and am expecting a baby girl this February or March (all pending on when the docs give the okay to deliver her). Thanks to high blood pressure, kidney problems and past pregnancy problems, this pregnancy is considered high risk and I was forced to quit my job as a store manager of a local family owned fabric store.
I enjoy the time with my kids, but days like today aren't so great. I'm tired, my kidneys are killing me and I'd love to just hide in my bedroom and sleep all day.
The good thing about being off like this though is that it does give me the chance to figure out what I would like to do with my life once this baby is born. I'm torn between getting my Master's in Counseling Psychology or getting my certification to teach.
I guess that's enough about me for now. I'll be back later to post all about the ups, downs and everything in between when it comes to being a mom of *almost* 3!
Peace,
April
