Good Monday Morning

I have been up since 4:00 with a sick baby. Hopefully this won't last long.

I normally don't get to start these because I never get up this early.  Have a wonderful Monday Robin

I get up at 4 everyday...internal clock.  I hope your baby feels better soon. Sick babies make for long days and nights. I will say a prayer for you both! Rhonda

SICK BABIES ARE NO FUN . HOPE HE/SHE FEELS BETTER SOON, NOT MUCH GOING ON HERE JUST WORK WORK WORK , LIKE ALWAYS. HAVE A BLESSED DAY ALL VICKI

Not much going on here, just getting the girls on the bus. Have a great day all. Hope the baby is better soon!

Good morning everyone! Busy day for me today. I see Dr. Gupta at 10:10 for my 1 week follow-up. If possible, I'll be having the drain tube pulled. I really need to talk to her about the pain meds. The vicodin just isn't cutting it. I took it 2 hours ago and I am STILL sitting here in pain. I also need to talk to her about all the swelling. I had expected my belly to be swollen but I'm swollen all the way to my knees. I'm up 15 pounds still from my pre-op weight and my appetite is way down. After the first 2-3 bites of something, I'm done. I also See Dr. Bergman today at 3:40. Along the incision line, at the belly button, there's some drainage..and a little bit a few inches down from that. Tomorrow morning is my endocrinologist follow-up and then I think I'm doctor free until the 20th (dentist appointment). Well..I need to get in the shower before it's time to head out. I am so tired...but it is so painful getting up that I don't even want to take a nap. Yep, I need some DRUGS! Please keep me in your prayers today. I've had a painful start to my morning and I know today isn't going to improve on it. Just getting in & out of vehicles hurt like heck. Sherri Dawn...Thank you for the E-card. I needed it today....

Good Morning Everyone, Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Mine was full of taking care of Q being sick since Thursday. He's been getting better a little each day so this morning he looks drastically better then from what he was on Thursday. But he's still sick. Vick's baby vapor rub, warm wash clothes to wash the gook out of his eyes, and tylenol to keep the fever at bay is the best we can do for him and it's helping. Gage had a county wrestling tournament on Saturday and came in 5 th out of 8. I'm really proud of him for keeping with this considering it was his first year and that he doesn't follow directions well like the "normal" kids. But he really seems to like wrestling and I hope he follows it into high school. Dreading my morning today. Round/week two of chemo and radiation. I'm tired already of the constant fatigue and tiredness and this is the week that it's suppose to hit me the hardest. This is the week (Friday's the day) of my father's death from cancer from a year ago. So double up on my "whoa is me" and depression. I know I'll get through this emotionally, just right now I'm feeling it and it sucks. Welp, up to shower and dress comfortably for my 8 hrs at the Cancer Insitute. Be safe. Be happy. Be thankful! Jodi Sherri, nothing wrong with asking for stronger pain meds. It could be that your body has gotten use to the vicodin for a certain level of pain and now requires something more when the pain is more intense. It does happen. Lots of gentle hugs for you today my friend ***@***

Good Monday Morning Everyone. I had an interesting weekend.  We got 9 inches of snow on Friday so my parents invited all of the grandkids over for the weekend.  Troy is on nights so I was snowbound all by myself.  Usually, it would be welcome but I was in a strange mood this weekend.  I did catch up on some much needed sleep though.  I was in bed by 9:15 Friday and Saturday nights. My weight is at a stall at the moment.  I only weigh on Fridays and hadn't lost anything last week.  That may be the reason for the strange mood.  I'm obsessed with losing.  I'm so scared that I'm going to fail. Sherri, I hope you get some good news about the pain meds.  A few weeks ago, I tore a muscle in my back.  My doctor prescribed Ultram.  I react funny to most meds, especially pain meds.  They usually wipe me completely out.  This ultram was a wonder drug.  It totally took away the pain and I could still function.  I'm sure your pain is much, much worse than mine was but I thought I'd share my experience with you.  Maybe you can ask Dr. Gupta about it.  Whatever happens, I hope you get some relief soon. Robin, prayers are being lifted for your sick baby.  When Luci was little, I'd just let her play in the bathtub several times a day.  She loved playing in the water and the steam really helped with the congestion.  The vapor bath is a godsend!  Looking back it seems that  was the only time she wasn't miserable when she had a cold.  I bought sponge letters/numbers and a box of ball pit balls for her to play with in the tub....fun times!  Hopefully, you'll both get some rest today. Take care everyone! Jacqui  

Good Morning All, Wow is that sun shining, it almost makes me want to go out, but its cold, and my sinues are really acting up. My heart goes out for all the little ons not feeling well, my granddaughter she's 2 months is sick too.  I wish everyone an awesome day, open up your blinds/curtains and let that sunshine in. Love to all.   Healthy Wishes, Hugs & Blessing, Gail

Robin - I hope your lil one gets to feeling better soon. Sherri - Hopefully Dr. Gupta will be able to give ya something to get you some relief. Jodi - Many prayers are being said for you today. I know your already at the center but just know that. I hope Mr. Q is feeling better. LaChelle & Gail - (( HUGS )) for you gals Jacqui - I too am deathly afraid of failing, I think thats one reason I've been struggling with the depression bit so much worse. I had my first gain and it was 4 lbs and I seriously thought it was the end of the world. I burst into tears when I got weighed and everything. It just was awful. I'm still dealing with the depression stuff but it's not all related to the surgery stuff, some of it just has to do with my overall health and the way my body as decided to start acting.