Tuesday morning....

Good morning everyone! I'm starting to feel like the countdown is on and trying to be sure I get everything done. I'm really not too worried about anything not done here at work. What gets done, get's done. That which doesn't? I tried. Best I can say. It's the stuff at home I'm most concerned with. I went by CVS and got my loratab (with grape flavoring!!) filled for post-op. Also got a couple of ice packs and several bottles of vitamins. I won't be able to get my Allegra filled till Thursday night...and I'm pretty sure I have enough synthroid to last me till I'm able to drive again. That should take care of the drugs part...lol. I'll be leaving early today because I have to go by the surgeon's office and get fitted for my 'boot'. I'm also having them fill out the FMLA paperwork while I'm there. It'll be good to have that out of the way. I'll be able to fax that to the right department in the morning, and then not have to worry about it. I have 6 hours to flex out this week so I'll be leaving early tomorrow and Thursday too probably...that or VERY early on Thursday. Well..best get at it. You all have a fantastic day!! Sherri

I'm so glad your surgeries are getting underway so you can get back to life. I'll bet you can't wait to be all healed up already! Funny how we take the "little" pieces of our bodies for granted isn't it? Tomorrow is our first baby dr appt! I'm pretty excited. I've been trying to follow the best foods diet reccomended by "what to expect when you're expecting" and "What to eat when you're expecting." I feel like I'm eating all day long, mostly because I still have to keep portion sizes small. I'm doing my best to try to not stretch my pouch, and not starve the baby. It's a thin line that's for sure. I'm glad I'll get a chance to talk to the dr and nurses tomorrow about if I need to be taking additional supplements and their protein reccomendations for me. THe regualr diet says I should be getting 75-100 g of protein a day, whcih I wasn't getting BEFORE I knew I was preggo. So I imagine that I'll need more than that. I started drinking milk again, much to my dismay. Haven't gainied any weight though, holding steady.

And Sherri, I LOVE the new haircut!

Good Morning, Hope everyone has a great day today! I have been busy lately, but still lurking! I have registered for classes at Ivy Tech. They start on August 21st!!! I am excited to begin this new phase of my journey, although the school has been giving me quite a few mishaps lately(wrong info for appt. times,missed appts with scheduled meetings- UGH)I am hoping that this phase is over soon and things get better quickly! Sherri- I am happy for you that you are about to be able to get back to STEPPIN, I know you are so ready to get back to all those steps and soon you will be back to no pain!!! Good Luck, I will be thinking about ya, need anything let me know!!! Darrah_ I am so happy for you and your hubby! This is such an exciting time! I know it is important for you to follow the guidelines that your docs set out for you, but you will be fine!!! Enjoy this time and savor it as you go!!! Good Luck at the docs tomorrow! Please, everyone wish DENISE JESSE good luck, her surgery is this week and she will be needing all of our support to help her begin her new journey!!! I plan on visiting her on Thursday evening!!!! Good Luck Denise- I will be meeting you soon!!! Hugz your Have a great day everyone, Hugz Dawn

Hello everyone!!!! good morning,, and happy Tuesday... So I had my psych eval for Dr. Stote. He's a strange man.. That's all I have to say.. And those test.. Uggghhh,,, 485, and then 527 questions,, that's worse then some of my college test.. Talk about asking redundant questions!! So glad that is done,, still have to wait for approval.. Hope all is well. Talk to you all later.. Heather..

Hello Hello!! I am back to work today! Boy was I missed and it's a nice feeling. The scale is holding steading at 268 for the 2nd week in a row. So a total loss of 21lbs in 3 weeks. I feel incredible. I am finally getting in all my protein, vitamins, and fluid. I haven't even taken the anti-depressants they prescribed. I am still following the full liquid diet with only about 5 slip ups (sampled some bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, green beans, and a chip.) Eric took me to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge over the weekend for a little get away. It sure was nice Hope everyone is doing well!! Sam

That's great!!! I'm happy to see your doing well, and even did a vacation.. I bet that was a nice getaway... So how did the slip ups work?? did you get sick on them??? Heather..

Everything sat well. I have not had anything make me feel bad except milk. Defiantely lactose intolerant. So I just started using Lactaid milk and no problems. It was wonderful to get away just the two of us...something we rarely do!! Sam

Sam, Im glad to hear things are going so well for you. Its nice to hear u had a great weekend. I wish I could get away for a few days. Im going to head to Cincy today but thats not really a vacation. I was wondering.....What kind of antidepressant did they give you? I know u arent taking it but I wondered what Dr C orders. I didnt take a script for one but I did take one for the sleeping pill and I only used it one night. I just figured when I go back to work I'll need it to sleep during the day and get back staying up at night. Mariah

I got a script for Lexapro. I didn't need a sleeping aide with that Loratab! That stuff knocked me out Sam