***Winter Wednesday Roll Call***
After this I'm going to accuweather to figure out this storm thing....and I'm soooo done with it! I love the snow but this is getting just a TAD absurd. I was driving to work in the ice-sleet-freezing-rain last night and it took me quite a bit longer than normal. Not a happy girl!
Anyway - I think I am stopping at the gym on the way home today. I had initially said I wouldn't go in the middle of my three in a row...but a half an hour or so won't kill me. I'll see what time I get out of here after giving report. Also...if I get stuck at work depending on the snow Wednesday into Thursday, I work Thursday night, so that means I won't be getting home till Friday.....
Also need to pick up some eggs and another case of water, apparently I'm all out.
Home to pack food, extra in case of mandated over time, pack clothes for the same
Oh - and probably the most EXCITING part of my day (and I'm being serious here) I am putting my new mattress pad warmer on my bed and putting freshly washed linens on the bed. A nice warm, fresh smelling bed. Probably one of my FAVORITE things.
That's about it! Back to work tonight!
Anyway - I think I am stopping at the gym on the way home today. I had initially said I wouldn't go in the middle of my three in a row...but a half an hour or so won't kill me. I'll see what time I get out of here after giving report. Also...if I get stuck at work depending on the snow Wednesday into Thursday, I work Thursday night, so that means I won't be getting home till Friday.....
Also need to pick up some eggs and another case of water, apparently I'm all out.
Home to pack food, extra in case of mandated over time, pack clothes for the same
Oh - and probably the most EXCITING part of my day (and I'm being serious here) I am putting my new mattress pad warmer on my bed and putting freshly washed linens on the bed. A nice warm, fresh smelling bed. Probably one of my FAVORITE things.
That's about it! Back to work tonight!
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
Good Morning Pam.
Right now I would give anything just to sleep in my own bed. The recliner helps me sleep in a semi upright postion with feet elevated. But I want my bed back, and my cuddle buddy back. Johnny has been sleeping with pillows piled up next to him so he doesn't feel alone. (too cute)
Recovery has been a ***** to say the least. I am still in a decent anoubt if pain. In fact, I will not be returning to class today as expected. I spoke with my professors last evening so all is squared away with that.
My drains should be coming out today.I will either have Johnny's sister take me into my best friends office to do it, or she will come over after work. I have 2 and although I will cry like hell, I want them out. they aren't draining hardly anything amymore and it's time.
I hope to get some rest, and maybe more shopping done.
Doc texted me last night and is sending me in more meds even though I am not out of any of them yet. He leaves for Columbia for doctors without Borders tomorrow night and doesn't want me to be in pain with him out of the country.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day
Right now I would give anything just to sleep in my own bed. The recliner helps me sleep in a semi upright postion with feet elevated. But I want my bed back, and my cuddle buddy back. Johnny has been sleeping with pillows piled up next to him so he doesn't feel alone. (too cute)
Recovery has been a ***** to say the least. I am still in a decent anoubt if pain. In fact, I will not be returning to class today as expected. I spoke with my professors last evening so all is squared away with that.
My drains should be coming out today.I will either have Johnny's sister take me into my best friends office to do it, or she will come over after work. I have 2 and although I will cry like hell, I want them out. they aren't draining hardly anything amymore and it's time.
I hope to get some rest, and maybe more shopping done.
Doc texted me last night and is sending me in more meds even though I am not out of any of them yet. He leaves for Columbia for doctors without Borders tomorrow night and doesn't want me to be in pain with him out of the country.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day
When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila & salt and give me a call!
No silly Steffi. but it would be a little hard to send me more meds when he is in another country with no access to modern technology to get me more meds. And my PCP already discussed with him about him managing the pain meds for me. she's not confortable doing it.
So nanny nanny boo boo........smart ass.
Plus remember, this is a doc who emails me, calls me, and texts me several times a day. He even has me send him pics via cell of the incision and drains since he knows that driving to baltimore to see him would 1. be painful 2. cost money since he could only pro bono the work that is already done.
Bottom Line.....I am still feeling alot of pain, I cied last night and said I regretted doing it. Mostly because with 4 kids, I feel helpless as a mom towards them. I have a TON of help and am thankful but hate being a burden.
OK......blah, blah, blah. I am done whining now.
So nanny nanny boo boo........smart ass.
Plus remember, this is a doc who emails me, calls me, and texts me several times a day. He even has me send him pics via cell of the incision and drains since he knows that driving to baltimore to see him would 1. be painful 2. cost money since he could only pro bono the work that is already done.
Bottom Line.....I am still feeling alot of pain, I cied last night and said I regretted doing it. Mostly because with 4 kids, I feel helpless as a mom towards them. I have a TON of help and am thankful but hate being a burden.
OK......blah, blah, blah. I am done whining now.
When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila & salt and give me a call!
Ok here....Now I am just feeling sad for you - my smart-ass ways are just not cutting it this morning! Ok - here is the supportive, non-smart-ass Steffi....hold on to your hat...oh - wait...hold on to your drains....here goes!
First of all - the surgery you had was MAJOR and therefore it is normal to be feeling pain - it is much more difficult that the RNY we had which was Laproscopic - so crying is a natural by-product of pain....go with it. Secondly, your two older kids are certainly old enough to help you out, this is only temporary and you can't change the choice that you made...in the long run, you DESERVE it BECUASE of the four kids you have. Johnny is a great partner and I am sure is stepping up and you need to let him. They all love you and only want you happy, it will come. When the pain and the swelling go down, and they will, and you are able to get dressed WITHOUT spanx, and you can carry your head high knowing how you changed your health to be around for your family for that many more years, you will realize that this little blip was all worth it! Allow yourself to feel some time to know that YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Wow - that did NOT kill me...go figure! :)
First of all - the surgery you had was MAJOR and therefore it is normal to be feeling pain - it is much more difficult that the RNY we had which was Laproscopic - so crying is a natural by-product of pain....go with it. Secondly, your two older kids are certainly old enough to help you out, this is only temporary and you can't change the choice that you made...in the long run, you DESERVE it BECUASE of the four kids you have. Johnny is a great partner and I am sure is stepping up and you need to let him. They all love you and only want you happy, it will come. When the pain and the swelling go down, and they will, and you are able to get dressed WITHOUT spanx, and you can carry your head high knowing how you changed your health to be around for your family for that many more years, you will realize that this little blip was all worth it! Allow yourself to feel some time to know that YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Wow - that did NOT kill me...go figure! :)
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