Keeping your pills organized

Warning: if you can't handle poop talk, don't read this post. 

They look nearly identical, right? 

The one on the left is ferrous sulfate(iron) and the one on the right is doc-q-lax. 

Well, unfortunately I had a bit of a mix up this week and thought I was taking iron medication but instead was taking "poop pills" all week. Sorry, I know it's crude, but there's no other way to say it.

Little background on me: I used to be the least regular person I know when it came to serious toilet visits. Twice a week, if I was lucky!! Well, after having a baby and being on meds that wrecked havoc on my digestive system I have since become "normal" according to all of my family in friends. Apparently going at least once or multiple times a day is the standard for most(total news to me). 

Anyway, after a few months my body has regulated and once every other day is my new normal. I'm back at work now and have to walk kind of far to go to my secret bathroom (don't judge, I'm shy) , and I noticed I made these long trips multiple times a day. It was good exercise, but seriously! Multiple times a day is not my normal!! I finally realized this past weekend I've been mixing up the pills. It has taught me to stop leaving my pill drawer looking like a drug addicts messy stash.

About me

Hi and welcome to my new blog! I'm planning on focusing on my life since being diagnosed with lupus a year and a half ago. 

I am almost 26 years old, living a simple life in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. I have a 6 month old daughter, Maggie, who is the easiest baby on earth (thank goodness, I don't know what I would do). I've been working for the federal government since graduating college and am almost finished with my second graduate degree. 

Since I've been diagnosed with lupus, it has thrown a wrench in the simplicity of my life. However, It has had just as many positives as it has negatives on the various aspects of my day to day living. It has been an interesting journey so far with lupus and at points just down right scary, but I have learned so much. Just to name a few:

I appreciate my feel good days more than ever! 

I know how to say no.

I eat better than ever- I try to eat a green smoothie every day.

My time management skills have greatly improved.

I know so much about many other conditions and diseases that it's actually helped me connect better with others.

I've gained more confidence. 

I'm not as vain. (I guess losing most of your hair and having your face look like a cantaloupe will do that!)

It's ok to ask for help.

Complaining and being angry is more than acceptable (better out than in).

And so many more I plan on talking about down the road!