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I'm missing that not wanting to eat this week! Good thing my injection is tomorrow and I am going up in dose.
You have to take care of yourself to be able to give to others. Otherwise you will burn out.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Good news on how your appointment went, but sad that you may lose your oncologist. I know from my family's experiences that if you build rapport with your oncologist and know how to work with them it is so difficult to contemplate working with someone else. Tough decision.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Quite a lot to consider with show dogs!
I am googling words starting with the first letter of the day then searching for one that is unusual (to me at least) and where I like the meaning.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 6/26/24 11:09 am
It's that it's made me double post 3 times in 3 posts so far. Annoying.
I don't let it get to me. It's always been a "temperamental" site. I just reload and wait.
Interesting about how the value of puppies works. I am of the mindset that I put the exact same amount and effort into all my puppies. I do not sell the show potential puppies for more than pet puppies. My hope is that even the best show puppy will be a spoiled and beloved pet. Most show dogs have a short career (less than a year) and move on to other things, be it the whelping box or performance training or the family sofa!
In dog circles I am a fairly well known breeder of Airedales across the USA. I do have other breeders approach me for stud service and puppies on occasion. The price of a pup is really about what the market will bear and the quality of puppy a buyer is seeking. There are buyers who simply want an Airedale. They don't care about pedigree, style (what we call type), or health clearances. They care more about price and getting a deal. Then there are those who do research, know the breed, are familiar with potential breed specific health issues, etc... Those are the people who understand that a Preservation or Heritage Breeder works toward and seek me out. If a buyer asks about price right off the bat, I know they usually won't be interested in one of mine. I have sold pups on payment plans to the right people because I just know they can't afford the price in one lump sum, but will provide a great home and will "charge" emergency vet bills. I've also simply "given" dogs to the right people, too. I'm not in it for the money.
Make sense?
OH is driving me crazy!!!! So very slow!
Finding it hard to eat today. Morning smoothie took a few hours to consume and I took just a few bites of lunch (1 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of pineapple) and can't eat anymore. Will try taking bites throughout the day to fini**** Hope dinner goes better! The meds are definitely working! Down another 1/2 pound today.
Goal is to get my protein in and try to drink more fluid!
Couples Bible study tonight and woman's Bible study tomorrow morning. I was supposed to work in our church's garden this morning (we donate the food raised to a local food pantry) but I really just needed some me time. I'be been attending to DC so much lately that I have not focused on what I need. Trying to do that today!
CC, that rainbow was beautiful! Safe travels to MI!
Peps, interesting info on the dogs. How hard is it to let them go once you've gotten attached to them living in your home? I imagine it is hard!
DD, glad your MD check up went well. We will be changing all of our medical care once in FL, but have had to make some changes the last several years due to insurance changes and practitioners leaving so don't feel too bad about leaving a loved health care provider with the exception of my gynecologist! My bariatric surgeon closed his practice the year after my surgery so I just follow with my PCP for those labs.
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Agree! Super slow and won't load all sometimes!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
