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Thanks, mytime. Actually, we didn't celebrate my son's birthday. We are going to buy a cake and a gift for him at this coming weekend. That's it. No party. Kids' birthdays are not that important. We do have big partis for the grandparents.
Finished chapter 21.
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Finished chapter 22.
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| dr.mum
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Party, party, party..... I hate holidays. I did nothing.
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That is so funny.
Hard to advice, guess some things we can not avoid, must be a party at work? Usually people hate the party at work.
Soon the Hollidays will be over, and the New year will bring the new beginning,new hopes and more peacefull time for study . 
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hahaha..............sick sick sick sick...i mean Ihave been sick!. How are u still partying I suppose and letting the baby enjoy all the food!!!!!
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All holidays gone. Back to normal. Finished chapter 23, 24 and behaviour chapter 1.
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Dr mum , hope you are fine and consistant with your studies.
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Hey are u ok? long time no news?  
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Finally, all done with my biochemistry and behavioral science. Thanks, my friends. I just have no time to report every day. I guess everyone thought I was a quitter. No, I am not. I am still here, hiding in books. I am a snail, slow, but never giving up. 
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WWWWWHERE ARE U? 
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| multifactorial
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hey dr.mum
just keep at it.success will finally come your way.2-3 hours for your initial months' studies aren't too bad.just keep going.old or new grad doesnt matter much.the real deal is that u are retaining and scoring around 50% after your first read (which u are giving under stressful conditions) and trust me that is wonderful.u will only improve from here.
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Sorry for not showing up. I am fighting with the drugs in Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology. I try to finish Pharmacology before I have a new baby. But, it seems so hard. I'm not sure how much left in my brain. But I know one thing, that is I have to go through it, even I know maybe nothing staying in my brain. The second reading will be better, I guess. And, the Qs maybe will help me to remember the drugs. I'm trying to make notes, but it does slow me down a lot.
How are you guys doing?
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Hey drmum , remembering you on mother's day. Have a good one.
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| dr.mum
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I am back. I have two news: one is good, the other one is bad.
The good one: I have a new baby girl.
The bad one: my son needs long term treatment for his chronic disease. Not months, but years. I have to go back work to keep medical insurance and family supply. I don't think I could do the exam at the end of this year. But when his disease is controled, I will pick up the books again. My son is my whole life, I have to do everything for him. If that's what he should suffer, I will go through with him. At first, I was so frustrated, but now, I accepted the reality. My friends, please pray for us.
I will disappear for a while, but not too long, I hope. When I'm able to continue my study, I will show up.
What I learned from this is " do it right now, don't wait till tomorrow. You would never know what will happen tomorrow."
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study or become dr. u can do it any time....but see ur priroty first like ur little angel....he needs u only you ...this is only truth ,he ;ll be fine i m praying for u.dont worry u can do it all and also congrats for babygirl enjoy her too.
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drmum...Can u believe if i say I read your whole journal today...
Ha..your journal made me myself feel, I ahve lotts of time in hand to handle my studies, rather pitying myself, thinking of being back at home, sweet home , midst of all mom and granny and relatives and being taken care during my postpartum periods..so on
Thankyou so much for keeping your journal..certainly, it did made a biiiiig difference in the way I look myself today..Wish you all the courage and strength to face the situation you are in, same time enjoy your little one and earnest prayers for your son's well being..!!
Keep posting here...until then believe we are here..with prayers always!
Take care
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I'm back. I'm going to pick up my books tomorrow. I'm afraid I have to do it from the very begining. I don't have much time to study. I have to say I only can study when I am working. When I'm at home, I have to take care of my two children. Anyway, here I am.
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Read " What to do? Your complete guide on how to ace step1 By Dr. Askdoc". A really good one. It took me 2 hours to finish, and I didn't touch my book. But, I'm glad I read his post. It makes me to think how I should study. It's not just pick up the books and memorize them. I need a plan, and need to find out a way suitable for me.
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Made a plan. I only have 2 hours to study. Maybe I need one year to finish the prep.
First reading with Qs:
Oct.------------Physiology
Nov------------Biochemistry
Dec------------Anatomy + Embryology + histology
Jan------------Pathology
Feb------------Phamacology
Mar.-----------Micro + Immino
Apr.-----------Molecular + Cellular biology + genetics
May-----------Behavioral, biostatistics
Second reading with Qbanks + FA
June
July
Third reading with Qbanks + FA
Aug.
Q banks + FA:
Sep.
Taking test:
Oct.
I know the first reading lasting too long, but I have no choice. I'm not going to just memorize them, but to master the conception. Hopefully, it works.
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Finished 10 pages of BRS physiology, cell physiololgy. Going to finish this chapter tomorrow. Read Kaplan physiology before, need a quik review.
I know it's too slow. Everybody likes rock and roll, it does sound inspiring. Nobody really wants to be a snail. But how can I choose? I have to carry my sweet home whenever and wherever. I want to crash the exam in 3 months with full time study, which I mean 14-16 hours per day, but I can't. I have kids, I have husband, I have a big house, I have to work full time. I can feel the desire for success in my chest expanding, but I have to calm down, have to take a deep breath, then play and largh with my kids or do whatever I need to do for my family.
OK, time to go home.
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Done with cell physiology.
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Dear Dr.Mum,
I just wish you and your family the best of health. And stregth to you . I have been reading the forum for sometime. Today I saw your journal. I am amazed at what you do and ashamed of myself. I am an old IMG..very old .. graduated in 1995. I am a mother of 4 boys and this year all of them are in school. I have always been thinking of doing the usmle but the thought just freaks me out. Now I have seen your posts and you have inspired me soo much . May God help you in everyway and may you have the best of success..
I have read the posts of ASKDOC. very helpful . but I dont know how to start the studying process.
If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. May you have all the success ..
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I'm back after a really long break. It doesn't matter, the important thing is I AM BACK.
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Hi there ! Welcome back. I have been thinking about you and when I saw your post in my threads I was delighted!. Hope all is well. I need to restart my journal too under Target's target!
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What's up girl? What are your plans .... a bunch of girls are starting a system wise study in cardiovascular if you would like to join (topic study partner for step1) - it is a pretty old thread and we have been there for more than a year and some have passed the exams (like mytime who has posted on your thread).....you are welcome to join!
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