This semester I am taking a pathophysiology class and a statistics class. I took my first timed test today. I put Sam in front of the TV ( We can talk about my parenting skills later) with his tractor movie, a game and a snack. I thought that would buy me enough time to finish my patho test.1st question:
Vascular hemodynamic stage of inflammation is initiated by momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodialition that results in what?
Great, I thought, I know this one. Redness, heat, edema.
my options
A. bleeding
B. congestion
C. Paleness
D.cold
Crap, where is redness and edema? my nose gets red and swollen when it's congested, same thing? The doorbell rings...I'm ignoring it, but not Sam. Darn, I didn't lock it. Now Samuel and the dogs are in the front yard while whomever was at the door is in the foyer. It's the YW pres wanting to discuss our activity next week. Oh pickles...I try to coax Samuel and one or both dogs back in, Sophie falls for the, I have a treat trick, but Abba is on to me. She is down the street chasing our neighbor and his son...Finally after an infinite amount of time, I get the dogs in the back and sit down to discuss the activity. We reach a resolution after about 15 minutes and she is on her way...back to the test.. How long have I been gone? Samuel wants to go to the "back yardie". Perfect.
2nd question:
What is the "master switch" of the immune system?
When did we talk about a master switch? I have listened to the lectures 10 times each, this was never discussed...what are my options?
A. Granulocytes
B.Neutrophiles
C. T helper cells
D Cytotoxic cells
Oh, my goodness, I can't remember anything... what are neutrophiles? I've been studying this, why can't I remember? I somehow make it to question 5. Samuels back. He is filthy. He watered the sandbox, rolled in it, pooped...rolled in that and then threw a little dirt on top. Crap...
Run the bath...Sam left the door open, the dogs are in...they rolled in the sand and poop too. Now it's tracked all over the hardwood floors. Shoot, didn't we do this same thing yesterday? This is his 4th bath in less than 24 hours. Put the dogs out, Sam in the bath.
Enter Chris, "Do you know what is going on out there?"
"No", I reply" but I know what isn't going on in here." He willing agrees to sit by Samuel in the bathtub while I attempt the test. It's been an hour, I have 30 minutes left and I am on question 5. Technically I haven't answered 2 of the question, so...
I finish amidst plees to hurry, Chris has to leave. I hit submit with 1 minute and 15 seconds to spare...whew. Next time I'll lock the doors.
3 comments:
You are one busy woman--when do you have time to write on your blog?
Next time try to:
1st-put your son down for a nap while Grace is away at school. You will need to establish a daily nap time in order for this to work.
Next: Turn the ringers off on all of your phones, (after you call your hubby and tell him you are starting your test and will be unavailable for the next hour).
3rd: stick a sign over your doorbell that says "Do not disturb, Baby is Sleeping, Test in Progress", something to that affect.
Lastly: Start your test. If Sam wakes up, he stays in "nap time" until the test is over.
The End.
Finally: Congratulate yourself for a job well done and give yourself a much needed pat on the back. You're doing great!!
With Love,
A Mom that's been there, done that...although with a little less poop. ; )
I am laughing, laughing!!
Maybe you should try taking tests at midnight :) Hope you passed anyway!!
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