Happy Tuesday
Its still cold here in the Windy City!!!!!! Imagine that!!!!!! Im going to Milwaukee to see,a cousin I have never met today and to see some friends of ours.
Our kids have to work late!
I also have auntie duty on Friday! Im babysitting my nephews Friday morning so my neice can go to work. I guess I have my work cut out for me!!!!!
Well its late,Talk on im going to sleep, Ill check during the day to see whats goingbon.
Carla
Good Morning Carla and OFF-
I woke up this morning planning to get lots done while doing my clear liquids preop for the hysterectomy tomorrow. Stepped on the scales and that set off a period of crisis. 5 pounds over Easter weekend. I am not happy as I am up to 270 when I had gotten to 239. I am so frustrated.
Then I start reading emails about the book project and everything that was neatly planned is falling apart. ARGH! I just want to crawl back into bed and cry. But I have to go to yoga, drink clear liquids all day and do a bowel prep this afternoon. During all this I also have to do laundry, set off a flea bomb in the RV and take the cat with me. Think I may have to dig out the valium and take one.
Am I crazy to have this surgery while living on a wildlife refuge in my RV? All the volunteers have the croup or some kind of viral thing. OMG, I'm panicking. I'm going to breath, have another cup of coffee and then get on with it.
Please keep me in your thoughts today. I need some support, feeling lonely.
Cindi
Oh, Cindi, I'm sorry hon! First things first: YOU! All you can do is all you can do, and then you have to leave it up to God and somebody else. Forget about the book for now. It will still be there post-surgery, and in the meantime, you really can't do anything more about it today. Let it go. Someone else will step up to the plate or it will just have to wait awhile. Let it go.
You cannot lose 30 pounds overnight. You know this. Yes, your weight is frustrating, but again, let it go for now. You are facing major surgery. You can deal with your weight later. For now, it is what it is. Let it go.
Instead of worrying about the things you can do nothing about, just do what you need to do today. Do your yoga--it will help you. Drink your clear liquids and do the bowel prep. Concentrate on just doing the needful today. Talk to yourself in a kind and loving manner today. Do not berate yourself. Instead, tell yourself "I can do this" and "I'm okay" and other positive messages. Don't let your inner voice become critical today. When it tries, you shut it down!
It is going to be okay. YOU are going to be okay. You cannot control everything, so let go of the things that are bothering you today. Take those deep breaths and chant to yourself "Let go . . . go on . . . let go . . . go on . . ."
I wish I could come and be with you for your recovery in person. Please know that I am there in spirit and on-line. You will be okay. Love you! Vic
Vickie
Good morning Carla and Cindi and all my OFF sistas,
It is a little like bedlam here at my house this morning. I am wishing I had stayed in Waco. Between the baby and the dogs and my mom, I have had enough complaining and whining to last a whole week, much less just one morning. Tell me again, why did I want to come home?
Carrie had a rough night, but she kept it to herself and let me sleep. God love her. I have to change her dressing and empty her drain twice a day. When I empty her drain, I have to "strip" the tubing--basically squeeze really hard and force all the fluid from it so it doesn't get blocked. For some reason, this hurts her internally. I hate having to do it, knowing that it is going to cause her pain. But her incision site looks good and there is no redness or swelling, so thank God for that.
Butch had PT yesterday afternoon and they made him ride the bicycle and he is so sore today. So he's a little cranky. I don't blame him for being cranky, but it does make it tougher around here.
My mom is ready to go home and I don't know when on earth I can take her. She's complaining about it and I finally told her last night she can always ride the bus home! I do NOT have time to make the 6 hour drive to Nacogdoches and back again this week. I have to take Carrie back to Waco on Thursday for her follow-up appointment, and then I feel sure I'll need to spend a couple of days with her there to make sure she is back on her feet. I need to grocery shop for her and finish cleaning her house, etc., so that all she has to do is get herself to the school and back home again next week.
And today is my first visit with the new WLS. I had all my blood work done a couple of weeks ago. I have to get ready to leave here in a few minutes. I am nervous about seeing a new doctor. My weight is also up about 8 pounds and I am miserable about it.
And in the meantime, it's the first of the month, which means I have to pay bills, etc. Whew!
Well, I need to hop in the shower and get started. Lots going on today and tomorrow. Wish me the strength and stamina I need to hold my family together over the next week, okay?
Love you all!
Vickie
Vickie....God Bless you! OMG want a mess you are in!! I pray your mom settles down and Butch too!! You can do everything at once!! Benny is upset because everyone else is.You need to focus on Carrie and do what she needs done. Seems like when it rains it pours!! Everything happens all at once! Take some deep breathes and do what has to be done. Everyone else can fend for themselves! If that doesn't work pack your things and Carrie's and go back to Waco!!
Love you and am concerned about you. Praying all goes well at your appointment today!!
Love and hugs...connie d
Good morning Carla and everyone...
Carla....I hope you don't blow away in the Windy City!!! I always hate it there just for that reason. Have a great time with your family and friends in Milwaukee today!! Sorry to say it might be just as cold there but probably not quite as windy. You will have a great time with your nephews Friday. You are so much fun...they will have a blast!!
Cindi...I think Vickie said about all there is to say about what you need to do today. Just worry about you and what you need to do for today. I am praying your surgery goes well tomorrow!! 
I am up earlier today and am feeling good. I cleaned the house yesterday. Last night I took my pain meds and went to bed at 9:30 PM. I slept straight through until 9:00 this morning..Wooohooo!! My friend (ex-boyfriend) Tony and I are getting together later today for a while. He has been there for me!! When I was sick he called every couple days to check in on me. He always asked if I needed anything. We have remained great friends!! I look forward to seeing him today!
Have a wonderful day everyone!! Many prayers going out to those in need.
Love and hugs for all....connie d
Hello everyone!
Carla, Have fun is Milwaukee today.
Cindi, Vickie said it all. Please listen to her and you'll be so happy you did. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm also with you in spirit.
Vickie, you are the care giver in that house and your mom and Butch need to give you a break and help you and not make it worse. Sometimes the adults can act worse than the children.
Connie, it's so good to hear you're feeling better and got a good nights sleep. Hope this continues for you.
Well are friends left yesterday morning. After they left I went back to bed and slept for 4 hours got up made dinner, watched some tv and and fell asleep for 8 hours and I feel great. Got my new sewing machine yesterday and boy is it nice. Going to do some laundry today and play with the sewing machine.
Hope you all have a great day, thoughts and prayers for all,
Debbie
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
Greetings Carla and OFF,
I had to go babysit the Munchkins first thing this morning. Colleen was upset when she got home, because I had let the kids paint, and they got paint on their clothes, when she wanted to take them right out the door to have lunch with a friend. Argh.
I need to get an ultrasound of my gall bladder because of terrible abdominal pain. Working out getting me in for an ultrasound is the problem. The only time they could get me in yesterday, conflicted with babysitting for Colleen today. It was too short of notice to back out of babysitting for her.
Must go. I'm not feeling great.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Trish....sorry you got in trouble for the kids having paint on their clothes. Colleen should have told you about the lunch date. If she just found out about it she should have called and given you time to change their clothes. Children do get dirty! Personally I think she owes you an apology! Who did she have watch the kids before?? She should have a standby for occasions when you need medical help or are sick. Your situation is pretty serious!! She could have called in sick if necessary. People do that all the time. Your health needs should come first....just my opinion!
I hope tomorrow is a better day!! Prayers on the way!!
Love and hugs....connie d
