Happy Monday!

Good morning everyone! Well..we are starting our week off REAL good! Bill has to get the plumber here because it looks like the seal has blown around the bottom of my toilet & is getting the carpet soaked. He's going to have him check/replace the seal for his toilet & replace the tub/shower faucet as well as long as he's here. So...I'm going to try to stay out of the way..and hopefully not have to go potty since I figure the water will have to be shut off durring much of those repairs. I think it may be a good time for me to go hang out at WalMart or something.  Other than the plumber & waiting for Bill's eye surgeon's office to call with the surgery time tomorrow, not much going on today.  Dinner was great with Bev & Bruce and Floyd & Brenda. It was very nice meeting you & your hubby Bev. We were going to invite you all to the house but given the plumbing issues we're having right now, thought we'd wait until next time to do that. We only live ~5 minutes from where we ate at..so it wouldn't have been too far off of 465. Since we're getting the plumbing fixed today, next time...ok? Oh..I'm sorry that I forgot to do my summary yesterday. I'll try to do better this coming week! I hope everyone has a good day today! Sherri

Morning all. Sorry to hear of your unfortunate luck with the plumbing, Sherri. There is nothing more annoying than plumbing problems. Not much going on today. I have to get the wipers repaired on the car today, since it is supposed ot rain and snow again late tonight and all day tomorrow.  Go figure. Have a great day all. I am going to try my best to.

Hello! I had a busy weekend with working, and doing homework. It was a good weekend though. I got alot done. I even got three sessions of walking in in two days. That felt good. I haven't been taking very good care of myself lately, with the stress of Mikey being in the hospital. I had actually gained back up to 163! Ouch. I'm back on track though now. This morning I weighed in at 161, and I'm feeling better about that. I can get down to 145, and be 'normal'. I know I can do this.  Today will be another busy day. Work all day, work all evening. What can you do though? It's life. No one said life would be easy, right? My hubby has to deal with the kids all day,a nd plus today is laundry day, so he gets to go to the laundromat. I would rather work, honestly, than stay home with the kids all day. I know that probably sounds terrible, but I've done it before, and it's just not for me. For the main reason, that without a set schedule, I tend to get more into depressive epidsodes. Having things I need to do helps keep me on track.  Friday I was way off track though. My new psych NP tried me on a new med, and it knocked me out. I had to leave work, and call off work for the evening too. I slept from about 1pm Friday to 8am Saturday. It is an anxiety med, xanax. No more for me!!! I can't afford to miss that much, and I don't like being so tired. I think I will call her today and see if she can recommend anything weaker. It's kind of funny. I know people, clients I work with at VR, would pop xanax like candy. They would be mortified to know I don't want them. Hehe.  Today, I have to call back the school about Mikey's case conference. We are calling one, in order to get moving on getting him more direct services, since he came home from the hospital. He's just not doing well in school either. He's already in special education for an emotional disability, so it's just a matter of getting the education plan updated, I think. I think I'm going to have to fight for it though, as the school sounds reluctant to do anything more. Keep Mikey in your prayers for that. Although if they refuse, I've found an attorney who specializes in special education law. I don't know yet how I'd pay for her services, but I'd figure out a way. Even if I had to beg family, which I wouldn't be fond of. But Mikey's worth it.  Good wishes for today to everyone!

Good Morning everybody!!

Sherri i am so sorry for your toilet problems! I feel for ya girl!

I am keeping Mikey in my prayers for you today!

Not too much going on here really. I am really glad theres no more snow, ice or anything to keep Ciaran home from school today!!

Tisha

p.s.
I am starting to read more and more on the boards everyday, and im actually feeling like a regular lol!

Morning Everyone! Had a nice weekend in Ill with Matt's family. They sure did enjoy Quinntin. They just couldn't get over how he was constantly happy all the time, and singing, and jabbering away. Since Matt's the baby of the family it was a real treat for them to see the family "baby" have`n a baby! The drive up there Friday night was horrible. We saw at least 12 or more accidents happen right in front of us. People sliding off the roads into ditches or sliding into eachother pushing eachother into ditches. There were in white outs! We never got to go more then 30 - 35 mph in a lot of places on the road, but we made it there VERY safely with a lot of prayers along the way. We were thinking of visiting my family next weekend, however Gage has a basketball game, a wrestling tourneyment, and he's starting up swimming to get ready for Summer Games for the Special Olympics. So that's called off but on the other hand it's looks like for sure we are gonna be able to see everyone SATURDAY at Paragon's for dinner. WOOO HOOO!!! Go to Lebanon today to see the chemo doc at the Cancer Inst to get my chemo schedule. Matt took the day off to come with me. Wednesday I get marked, measured, CT scanned and poked and what not to get ready for radiation treatments that I start on the 3Rd (Following Monday). I get to celebrate my father's birthday this week (28th) and his death two weeks later by lighting a memory candle on the 28th and letting it burn non stop till March 14th. With what's been going on with me lately and his death not even a year yet I feel I tight kindership with him and wish he was here to give me some advice on how to get through this. But he's in my heart and all around me and I know that. I hope everyone has a great day and an awesome week. Remember to make everyday count! Jodi

Good morning all Didnt do much this weekend. I babysat my 10 month old nephew Sat. night.  It is funny how much you forget how they are into everything at that stage.  I had to move everything off my coffee table because he would get ahold of it and throw it to the floor...lol!  He is just too cute. Sunday I was just plain lazy all day.  Took a couple naps and just relaxed. Today it is back to the grindstone.   Everyone have a good day

Good morning fellow Hoosier Losers. I hope that things are going good for you this Monday morning.  Nothing much going on here. Just sitting a watching Oprah and reading up on the site.  I am so sorry about losing your furbaby, Floyd. I know what you are feeling. In fact while I was reading the post I was crying for all the furbabies that I had that has gone on to the bridge and is waiting for me. No matter how long they are gone the pain is still there but maybe not as much. I am thankful that my heart is big enough with enough love to do it all over again. Even though at the time I wouldn't have known that.  We went to Toto on Saturday and really had a wonderful day. I really didn't get anything earth shattering but just normal things that I use everyday. I got a DVD rack with an extra rack with it for 9.99 and a Conair support pillow for my back with a massager for 9.99 too. I really need the pillow and so I was happy that I found that one. Bill got some things that he couldn't live without. Just a bunch of crap if you ask me but he didn't so I kept my mouth shut and let him go. lol He didn't question my shopping so who am I to do it to his. Even though to me mine was much more important that his.  This afternoon I go to the pcp. I really can't stand going to see her. She is a pain in my backside. I really think we have kind of conflicting personalities. I speak up more than she likes I think, If I hear her say something that I know is wrong I correct her too. Maybe that is the problem? If so then I don't think she is much of a doctor. If she thinks she knows everything she needs to broaden her mind and know that no one knows everything.  I guess I better get going. I have some things to do this morning before I need to get ready to go and see the doctor. I hope that everyone has a wonderful day and stays warm. They are calling for more snow today and tonight. I am not sure how much but too much if you ask me. I am so tired of the white stuff. As I am sure all of you are too.

 Good Mornin' Posse!   This weather has me in FITS! Between my sinuses  and my knees   I feel like CRAP-O-LA!!!    Tisha...get ready for more of the snow and ice!   Brenda...OMG I had forgotten about TOTO...I went there almost 30 years ago with my mom and her girlfriend...we had a BLAST..I love those outlet stores and garage sales!    Linda Mikey is in my prayers and so are you...hang in there. You are on the best support forum there is! We have ya friend! We will be your BRA...   Jodi...So glad y'all had a good visit with your In-Laws and glad you had a safe trip! I know how you feel this week ...about your dad.. when my dad died I went into a depression for a year...I'll light a candle with you...   Jenny...thanks for reminding me about little ones...my neice is fixin to have a baby ...in about 2 weeks...guess who is gonna be babysitting some...     Lachelle....GF I feel for ya...car troubles are NOT pleasant! Sometimes I think we need to go back to horse and buggy!    Sherri....Let's hope your plumber is a fast worker!    BTW....CarolSue1960 got thru surgery GREAT...and went home yesterday! Y'all have smiley days and rowdy nights!  huggggggs Janene

Sherri - Sorry bout the plumbing bit.. Floyd & Brenda - I'm so sorry bout your precious Fur baby. Linda - Still praying for you guys. Jodi - Prayers are continuing to flow for you and your family as well.. Janene, Brenda, and Lachelle - ((( HUGS ))) Umm I don't really have a whole lot to say today. It's MONDAY. :) I had to call and reschedule my Eye doctor appointment that I was supposed to have Friday (I called last Thursday afternoon 24 hours in advance to cancel because I thought we were going to end up at St V's Friday morning but we didn't since the weather was so bad) and it's this coming Friday. I'm really excited and anxious. I'm thinking about switching to Contacts because I've worn glasses for sooooo long and I really want a change. Plus I can't get new frames for another year (Our insurance only covers frames every 2 years) and the frames I have don't look right anymore because my face shape and stuff have changed since losing weight. :) DH's Aunt got baptized yesterday and it was just really awesome and amazing!!! Such a blessing. I'm feeling okay for the most part. I'm ready to get my upper gi and stuff done tomorrow. My tummy is still just being a jerk but hey I'll be just fine. Umm I don't really know what else to say. Oh yea we got our Tax check back and got our basic necessity bills paid up til April and some little debts paid off. :) That is exciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiting. :) I love it.

Uhhhgggg....it's Monday.  This weekend was the pits.  My back is still hurting.  Troy took our daughter on a date yesterday and told me to take the day off so I just pampered my back for most of the day.  I had the heating pad on it all day.  It does feel a bit better but I'll sure be glad when it finally feels all the way better.  Sleeping is impossible.   I can't get comfortable.  I'm not sure if it's all due to the torn muscle or the weight loss.  I'm a side sleeper and I can only lay on one side now with the muscle pain.  Troy went and bought us a mattress pad and new pillows this morning so maybe that will help.  I've tried putting a pillow between my knees but it's hopeless.  I'm doomed to be uncomfortable forever!  Oh well...I'd rather be sleepless than fat! I've really upped my protein intake.  Dr. Diaz's nurse said it will help the muscle heal quicker.  I don't know if I was due for a big drop in weight or if it's because of the protein increase but I've noticed a huge difference in my body shape again.  I won't weigh until Friday but I feel lighter! My hair has started to fall out.  I find this strange since I've increased the protein but I guess it's just that time.  If it's not one thing it's another!  Again, the positives outweigh the negatives. I've been asked by several people around me to start a support group.  I'm really considering it since I don't have one to go to.  I'm going to ask the NUTs at St.Vs if they will share some information with me to give out at the meetings.  I'm also going to see if Dr. Diaz will come down here for one of them (if I get them going).  I'd really like to get my family dr and Dr. Diaz together to see if they can do something together.  My family dr is a bariatric specialist and he could do the pre-op stuff for the patients who want to have their surgeries in Carmel but don't to drive all the way to Indy for the pre-op stuff.   Gosh, I'm rambling.  Guess I'll get back to work.  I hope this all makes sense! Smooches, jacqui