Friday Obsessions

I love Fridays, bring on the weekends!!  However, I seem to have a harder time staying motivated at work on Fridays, there always seems to be something that pops into my head that I 'obsess' over all day, try to do some research on, etc. 

Today my Friday Obsession is becoming a Lactation Consultant.  I have rolled this idea around for awhile now and even voiced it to Mark.  He is awesome, always supportive of pretty much EVERY idea I've ever had as a career (and trust me, there's been quite a few!).  I have one friend who recently gave birth and really put in a solid effort to nurse and another friend with a baby due in January and has mentioned she wants to try, With my own personal experiences with breast feeding, I feel like I could really have something to offer in this area.  It is something I am very passionate about and a firm believer in. 

Here are just a few benefits from nursing:

1)  The health benefits for your baby are astounding!
2)  Provides a wonderful bonding experience between mommy and baby
3)  So much cheaper than buying formula
4)  You burn HUNDREDS of calories a day, putting you back into your pre-pregnancy clothes before you know it!
5)  New studies are finding it reduces the mother's risk of breast cancer

I could go on and on.... 

I have officially begun researching what I need to do to get certified for this and I am extremely happy to have learned I don't need any prior nursing education or experience.  Now all I need are prayers and endurance to move forward with this and achieve this goal I am setting for myself.  With my already jam-packed schedule it makes me nervous thinking about how I will squeeze this in but I know with the love and support and prayers from those who love me it'll be possible and I will get there.  One of the websites I read said this:  "It isn't cheap - but nothing that is worth having comes without a price and some sacrifice. Being an IBCLC should not be viewed as a hobby, or something you can do "on the side" while your children are young. This is a profession, and the rewards are terrific!"


At 30-something years old (details need not apply here!) I may have finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up!!  :)