Thursday Roll Call

GOOOOOOODDDD MORNING ILLINOIS!

This is an early one. 12:15am. I am a bit warm in bed atm that is why I am awake. May be getting out of bed soon to do a lap, if they dont mind. Ive got to pee something killer too (sorry if its TMI).

My husband was here visiting me last night which was really nice. He helped me shower and dress. I don't think that I could have done it with out him. On one hand I really wanna go home, on the other I really wish I could stay. I am kind of worried about how things will go once I am home and have my son to take care of in the evenings again.

I am feeling well, which is the best that I can hope for.

I hope Deanna is feeling well also.

Randy, woot! You can so do this and I am hoping and praying that it goes well for you and that we see you posting here soon about how good you are feeling. :)

-Crystal

Good morning Crystal. What a surprise to see you awake so early! Hope you're feeling better this morning.

My thoughts and prayers are with Randy this morning. He's been waiting a long time for this day and now it's finally here!

I'm coming home this afternoon. Can't wait to be home. It's only 1:40 am in Reno. I'm up cause I can't sleep - knee pain. Ugh!

My flight is at 3:25 pm Chicago time. So I got a way to go. There's only one direct flight to Chicago.

I'll be going to work in the morning as well.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday. Hope it's warmer in Chicago than Reno.

Hugs,
Lucy

Hello everyone

Well one more day till Friday!!! Woohoo!!!  I'm so tired. 

I went to the support group last night.  Everyone was very nice.  I got lost getting there and getting home.  The problem is the streets are not clearly marked.  I forgot I have a GPS on my phone.  I will have to figure out how to use it. 

Good luck Randy!!!  Finally your day has come.   

I have nothihng going on today but work and more work.  I hope everyone has a wonderful day

Good Morning IL,
Another day, another dollar. I'm just trying to make a better day than yesterday etc.
All is well. If anyone knows where i can get some greek yoghurt please let me know. Walmart does not have it. Any ideas,'
Thankss

Trader Joe's has their own brand of Greek Yogurt and it is really good!  My favorite is the pomegranate!

Paul   

Trader Joe's has good Greek Yogurt and we get the Fage brand at Woodman's (also Joe's).

If you can't find it anywhere, you can make your own:

Ingredients:

 

1 gallon (16 cups) 2% milk

1 cup plain yogurt with LIVE CULTURES  (check label)

 

 

Instructions:
1. In a pan, bring the milk almost to boiling.
2. Pour into a non-metallic bowl.
3. Cover and allow to cool to between 110 and 120 degrees.  (Takes about ½ hour to 45 minutes)
4. Gently mix in the yogurt.
5. Cover bowl top and bottom with towels to retain warmth as the yogurt sets--8-12 hours, or overnight.  (I turn mine in the oven after heating, then turning it off.)
6. Do not disturb until the yogurt thickens.
7. Line a colander with cheesecloth, 2-3 layers.
8. Pour yogurt into lined colander and drain 4-5 hours in refrigerator for thick Greek-like consistency.

 

For yogurt cheese (substitute for cream cheese in any recipe, drain even longer, 6-8 hours in the refrigerator.

 

Nutrition Facts from Caloriecount.com

 

Approx 12 servings, ½ cup each serving

Calories  176;  Calories from fat 61;  Total fat 6.7 g; Cholesterol 27 mg;  Sodium 148 mg; Total carbs 16.7 g; Sugars 17.9 g;  Protein 11.8 g

Good morning Crystal H, and Everyone.

Crystal H, don't be in such a hurry to get home, take this time to relax and focused.

Lucy, you are coming home to rain and crappy. Be careful.

Crystal M. you weren't that late last night.

Thanks to Sheri for hosting the suppport group. hopefully we can get others to join in.

Today I am going to work, then watch some tv tonight.Tomorrow I  am doing errands with Monica V.

Stay warm and dry.

Hugs,
Lisa

Welcome to the bench Crystal!  You will be fine at home.  That's where life really happens and you are entering a new and wonderful life.  Randy, get ready for the great adventure! I'm in a bit of a funk over career, money, future, etc...  Our debt just keeps growing and now Liz's pay is considerably less than it was in her old position.  I'm worried about being able to get the massage business off the ground and it is just building up in my psychie.  I'm sure the change of weather isn't helping either.  I continue to be able to eat a little to easily, so I think that next week I will go in for more fill.  I did find myself eating a candy bar last night in my sorrows.  The weird thing is that I don't really like candy.  But it fits with the pattern of weight problems.  Today I'm going to try and keep it healthy.  

I hope everyone stays warm and has a great day!

Paul

Good morning Crystal and the rest of Illinois!

I am SO happy to see that you are feeling well Crystal.  I can relate to the apprehension of going home, but all will be well.  You will soon get into a routine and things will work out.

I am thinking of Randy, whose long journey pre-op is finally ending and his new life just beginning.  I am also hoping that Deanne is doing well and checks in soon.

My visit with the urologist yesterday told me that my bladder FUNCTION is normal!  No fancy bladder surgery needed from him and he sent me back to the "gyno" who will coordinate surgery for the other issues.  I have an appointment with him tomorrow.  I am hoping that he will have a plan.

I am working today, then can either attend a board meeting at the theater or help with the Scouts.  If there are enough parents at the Scouts, I may run over to the board meeting.

Tomorrow evening, a dear friend of mine from Chicago is coming out to spend the weekend with us.  We are very excited.  She is originally from Cameroon and we are looking forward to sharing the "Rock City Experience" with her.  Saturday, we are having a neighborhood cook-out with REAL brats---she only know the "Ball Park Frank" version.  We will also have a backyard fire with all our friends.

Everyone have a splendid day!

Good Morning IL friends!

Crystal, it's good see you so alert and awake...lol  however, remember that you do need your rest as well. 

I have been SO sick this last week here.  I came home from my mom and dad's on Sunday evening and about an hour later it hit me like a ton of bricks.  I was running a fever from 101 to 103 from Sunday night til Tuesday night...it was crazy.  Body aches, chills, sore throat, the works.  Austyn tested positive for the Flu so they just assumed that is what I have as well.  I still have the sore throat and a weird loopy feeling in my head.  Not sure what that's about.  I have been drinking a lot but I know I haven't been getting enough protein in this week.  Gonna throw some shakes into the routine to get it back up there.

I start school on Oct 19th and am looking forward to that.  I am also waiting to hear from Pet Supplies Plus about the part time job.  Please keep your fingers crossed, I really need a job.  My ex is still outta work and that sure doesn't help.

Nothing else going on around here...hoping to see everyone at Paul's on the 17th!  We have no kids that weekend so it will be nice..lol

Have a great day everyone and stay dry!