Another Tuesday, another doctor visit
Good morning sistas!
I am so looking forward to that first week when I DON'T have to go to a single doctor! LOL! Seems like that's all I do anymore. Today is back to the Dr. Reddy, my GYN. This visit is my first follow-up for the hysterectomy. Oh, yeah, remember that? This whole debacle started with a hysterectomy! I sometimes forget I even had that done.
Well, we didn't get to go look at any houses yesterday. We had a very short list of potential houses to look at, and I sent it to the Realtor yesterday morning and she called back and said that every damn house on that list already had a contract on it! Every damn one! So why are they still listed as "active" on the internet? Grrrr! She's looking hard for us this week and we're going to try again on Friday.
I feel so badly. Benny was up all last night throwing up and diarrhea. Oh, I tried so hard not to give it to anyone else. Poor little boy. I don't think he has it nearly as bad as I did, but still. Please God, don't let the baby get it too.
Weight was up to 176 this morning. That's okay. I knew I would regain some of the water weight. When I do the "pinch" test on the skin on the back of my hand this morning, it no longer shows that I'm dehydrated, which is a good thing. I sure am having a hard time eating anything though. I just take a bite or two and that's it. Nothing tastes very good and I feel like everything I eat is going to make me be sick again. So I just don't eat. Not sure if this is a good thing or not.
Butch, bless his heart, decided to make Mexican food for supper last night. Oh, he cooked and cooked. He made beef enchiladas, cheese enchiladas, tamales, green chili rice, etc. It all looked and smelled terrific, but I didn't eat two bites of any of it. I think it hurt his feelings a bit.
On the plus side, they all had ice cream for dessert, and I didn't even want a single bite of it. Silver lining!
So, let's see, Judy honey, I'm so sorry about all the deaths you've been privy to lately. That's got to be hard on anyone's emotions. Keep your chin up. I hope you get the help you need with your PC training today.
Connie, I'm so glad you have Kyleigh nearby you now. Not only do you have your own place, you also have family around you again. Life is SO MUCH BETTER for you now! Just be careful and don't overdo it.
Debbie, whoo hoo for the NSVictory! New bras are a "big" development (no pun intended!). I thought I wanted a boob job, too, until I endured this last round of surgery. I even checked the price at the clinic in Mexico (where Carrie had her surgery). Now I could care less! I'm never going back under the knife again unless it is absolutely necessary.
Trish, I sure hope the doctor can help your hand. You endure so much with so much grace and you never seem to let it slow you down. I always admire that about you.
Cindi, you just take a deep breath and screw your courage to the sticking place! You can do this book layout--I have no doubt. I think you can do just about anything you set your mind to doing. Sure, you haven't done it before, but that doesn't mean you can't do it and DO IT WELL. I have every confidence in you!
Mary, I'm sorry about the stove and the high cost of heating fuel. I guess having a repairman out to look at the stove isn't possible right now? Sounds like something that might be easily repaired to me. Just be careful, okay? I wish I could send you some of our warmer weather.
Carla, as always, be careful traveling!
There, I think I've caught everyone today who posted yesterday. I need to get my breakfast and get moving. We're going to stop at a little bakery on the way to the doctor's office today, and I'm going to buy Dr. Reddy and her staff some cupcakes to say "thank you" for all the wonderful care they've given me. It's a small thing, but I really want to do it for them. They are all so sweet.
Love you all!
Vickie
Good morning Vickie and everyone.....
Vickie...so sorry about Benny being sick...I pray Reese doesn't get it. Poor little Benny Bop!!
The staff at your clinic will be so happy to receive those cupcakes. That is very nice of you. You are always so thoughtful.
You need to be careful with that idea of not eating. You will not get sick. You will be having a ton of other problems if you don't eat!!! You need your strength back and your immune system too!! I don't want you back in the hospital again! Please try harder! Butch can gladly send me the leftovers....LOL!! You know how much I love you and care about you!!
I know how disappointed you must be that all the houses you wanted to see already have contracts. Hopefully Friday will be better and there will be more houses to look at.
Debbie...congratulations on you on you NSV moment!!!! Those are always the best!!
Trish....please let me know what the doctor said about your hands. I hope he can do something to help your pain. I always keep you in my prayers. Much love coming your way.
Cindi....you have so much talent. You will get that book completed soon. You aren't a person that will give up! HUGS!!!
Mary.... I am worried about you. There are programs that can help you with your heat. Have you checked into anything? You shouldn't be using your stove. That is so dangerous. I am praying you find help with heating soon!!
Judy....I am concerned about you. I pray you are doing okay. I know you are mourning the lost of your friend. God Bless. Love you much!
As for me....I went to the bank to deposit Kyleigh's checks this morning. There isn't a branch near her and she has no car. It is ridiculously cold outside. -24 with wind chills up to -40. It took forever to get my car warmed up!! When I got back home my bottle of Vitamin Water actually had ice in it!!! I wasn't gone more then 20 minutes! I was going to stop at the grocery store but I said the heck with it. I plan on being lazy all day. Just my NOOK and me!!
Wishing everyone a beautiful day! Prayers for many of our OFF family.
Much love and bunches of Hugs.....connie d
Good Day Friends!
Quiet day today - snowing out so I'm staying put. I have been getting out and about a bit more lately, which makes me feel a bit better. I was going to go to the bank today to pick up a new debit card, but it can wait until tomorrow. Apparently, they sent me a new card in November with a notice that my old card would be deactivated this month, because they were switching from Visa to Mastercard. I am terrible at handling mail - sometimes throwing it out without opening it. I figure if it's from the bank, it's either a statement or a notice I went into overdraft; if its from the cable company, or the electric company, it's a bill, etc. I pay my bills on-line - the same amount every month. So I didn't know about the new card. Went to the pharmacy the other day and tried to pay with my debit card, and it was declined, so figured I must have forgotten a withdrawal; then tried to order a Kindle book, and that got declined. Checked my account and there was money so called the bank and they told me about the change and the new card. So they've canceled the card that was sent in the mail, and I have to go in tomorrow to pick up the new one. (whew - I can never keep it short and simple!) This is a lesson learned - open mail upon receipt.
Vickie - Sorry the house-hunting didn't work out; hopefully you can see some places on Friday. Hope you and everyone at your place are feeling better soon. Sounds like you've been under the weather for a while.
Connie - Luckily, it's an electric stove, not gas. They do have programs for fuel assistance here - but my income is too high (by just a little bit). Unfortunately, they only consider the income, but not the expenses. Drives me crazy sometimes when I see people getting "benefits" and the women have half a dozen gold earrings in each ear, fake nails, tatoos, highlights in their hair, buying a dozen lottery tickets at a time, and so on. I had a manicure once, around 1972, while still living a home with Mom and Dad; I get my hair cut about twice a year. I never learned to "work the system", and I don't want to. {Vent over}. But it always works out - when things are really tight, something always comes along. I don't stress as much as I used to.
Hope everyone is doing well today.
Still learning. Currently in pre-op stage.
I don't judge a person using benefits. I don't know if the person using them just lost their job, or if they're buying the lottery tickets for a friend. Plus, we have full time Walmart and McDonalds employees, in this country, who qualify for Food Stamps and Medicaid. I wouldn't say they are working the system. They're working full time, and only earning minimum wage. Also, we have Active Duty military personnel who qualify for Food Stamps. Finally, the average age of a person working at McDonalds is 29 years old. Many are single moms, trying to support themselves, and their kids, on less than $8 and hour.
Try to be more compassionate.
Albert Schweitzer
Hi Vickie and OFF ...maybe another doctor apt for you, but not for me. The California lab is slow, oncotype results are not in, delayed another week. So my apt with oncologist for chemo today, then put over to tomorrow, was cancelled. Waiting for it to be rescheduled for 28 Jan. So have to wait some more before knowing what my treatment protocol will be. Cant wait for remaining cancer cells to be blasted by chemo and /or nuked by radiation to kingdom come.
Hugs to all
jennifer
Hello Vickie and Sisters,
I'm finally able to sit down, and post. Vickie, your kind words were so sweet. I have a very dear friend, who is fighting cancer, and her daughter, younger than 30 years old, is fighting Stage 4 Melanoma. Poor thing had it taken out of one lung, last year. Now it's in the other lung. Ruth lives in Florida, and her daughter lives in New York. Her faith in the Lord allows her to always be positive, and praising Him, whenever I hear from her. I've never heard her whine, or complain. Many years ago, I told myself, "When I grow up, I want to be just like her," Because I whined and complained about every little thing. I'm thrilled to learn I'm taking baby steps in the right direction.
Today was so busy. I was at Colleen's at 7:00 a.m., to watch Frankie. At 11:00, we went to pick Lincoln up from preschool. Keeping the kids warm, going to and from the car, was my top priority. It's way cold again here. Colleen got home a few minutes after we did, and we had lunch.
After lunch, I had time to stop at my house, and let Utley go potty. I also called a dentist, to see if they took my insurance, and also to ask if they use gas, in addition to a local. Then, I had to go into Lansing for an appointment. Stopped at Rite Aid on the way home, to drop off an Rx. Got home, and got the mail, let Utley out, and had to go right back out to pick up the Rx. When I got home, more phone calls, grabbed a light supper, then back out the door, to Bible study. I fogged my windows up, on my way home, and it froze to the inside of my windshield.
I would love to comment to each of you, but I'm physically exhausted, but too tired to go to bed and sleep.
I do have to say that I am so happy that I planted 30 tulip bulbs back in October. I have not seen my front yard since before Christmas, on the day I left for Pennsylvania. When I came home, there was about six inches of snow on it. Two days later, we got around 19 more. Also, most days since then, we've had hours of snow showers. I really do look forward to Spring. Especially since my Eagles aren't playing football anymore.
Hugs, Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Sorry if I came off as not being compassionate Patricia. I know there are many people who need "benefits" - as you say there are people working full-time who can't make ends meet and need assistance. I get frustrated though because I know the "system" is rife with fraud, and there are so many able-bodied people who don't want to work ever. I myself received AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) when my daughter was two years old. I had to leave a full-time job; I got another job but it was only part-time -- and every day I was out looking for full-time work. Economy was bad and it took me six-months to find another full-time job - during that time I received food stamps. As soon as I got the full-time job I was no longer eligible for the food stamps. I also worked 25 hours part-time on top of that for a year to pay money back to my mother, as she helped me out until I got the full-time job.
So, I apologize if I offended you or anyone else.
Still learning. Currently in pre-op stage.
