As I left off, after my daughter's death I continued to consult until my second child arrived. During maternity leave, I began pondering life and thinking about my future outlook. I toyed with starting my own business, which I eventually did, but my husband suggested that I pursue my first passion - becoming a physician. It was apassing thought because I got laid-off. I could no longer travel when my son was born. I couldn't leave my child at all. It was the best decision I have ever made. I was forced into my purpose. I still put medical school on a backburner, while I searched for a job and raised my newborn. I began working for myself as an independent consultant.

Once my son turned a year, my husband and I decided to found the U`jana Conley Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in honor of our daughter. Our long range plan is to build an research and support institute. I will be the Lead researcher, which is why I decided to be a pediatric pulmonologist. I learned of the field from a SIDS pediatrician that cared for my sons. (Oh, I have since had another son. My sons are 3 and 1)

I researched schools and alternatives since my life has become a little more complicated since I was last in school. I sought counsel from Diane Doris. SHe was godsend. She told me about academic fresh start, which is wonderful. I then sought counsel from Dr. Phillips at Baylor College of Medicine. He told me the classes he wanted to see me take and to report to him every semester. I had to essentially start all over since my coursework was over 10 years old.

I enrolled at the University of Houston last summer. I have another year left. I am taking organic I and bio I in the fall plus their respective labs. Then, in the spring I will take the 2nd part of each. I plan to take the MCAT in August. I will start applying in early summer though.

I just began a new job as a consultant. I have been on my own for three years, but needed more flexibility with school. Running a business is difficult when you are trying to study all of the time, care for children, spend time with your husband, etc.

I am taking a break this summer. I am very fortunate that I was able to enroll in all night classe except bio lab. I woulod like to see a Friday evening lab, but I won't hold my breath.

So, I have brought you to where I am at today. I hope if anyone has any pointers for me they will reply. My intent is to attend Baylor.