WHAT HAPPENING FRIDAY

 

Today sure was different , well the rain wasn’t different but the temp in the air. It never got above 72 all day .I wound up putting on a long sleeve shirt over my tank tops and putting on long pants, with socks and shoes lol Joe said it looked like I thought it was winter. Well I was cold what can I say.

 

No one else was cold tho. My great grandson even was playing in the rain. I took some cute pictures of him that I will post to my webshots web site. I have put the link to it under my signature on here so you all can check it out and see some of my pictures of my flowers this year. They are really getting pretty now. Everything but my morning glories. I have them all the way up a huge tree in the back yard with huge big leaves and NO flowers on them , weird .

 

I took a 3 hour nap today, just couldn’t keep my eyes open. I think I have been somewhat dehydrated lately so today I made it my goal to get in lots of water. So far I have done 92 oz and drinking on 16 more oz . don’t know if I will get it down or not tonight.

 

After I get this posted I intend to put some new pictures on my website so you all can see what my backyard flower garden looks like anyway and then some pictures of the babies on another album.

 

Rianne said something about putting up a what are we eating today. I think it is a good idea , didn’t someone else start doing that and then quit? Seems like it but it may have been on another site that I saw it on. But I do think it would be good.

Help keep us all grounded especially if we are brutally  honest.

 

 

SUSAN: Oh girl I can hear you about being in the hospital but if you are having pain you need to go. Please don’t wait , sometimes while we are trying to tough it out we are doing a lot more damage than if we just go. My sister thought she was going to tough it out and almost died. Please go please.

 

Yes this site does help a lot and I bet you have gotten loads of emails today about all the pain you are in haven’t you? Please go to see your doctor. Staying in the hospital , while not the best place to be , is better than a casket isnt it? Sorry to be so dramatic but durn it girl!!!!! GO!

 

 

BEV: Wow so glad that the auto place saw those tie rod ends. That isnt anything to fool around with and can , if they break while driving ,cause your car to flip , go off the road all sorts of things. They are what hold your wheel to the axel. Not something that you want to fool around with believe me. I had one to break once and was so lucky that I had slowed down to almost nothing and was turning onto another gravel road when it broke , no control and went into a ditch before I could put on the brake. Sorry but car ownership isnt cheap unless you have someone that can do the repairs for you for nothing. Not too many of us that have that sort of luck. I do have a really honest mechanic that wont charge me more than that is fair but it still cost money that you don’t want to spend.

 

I doubt if the phycholigist will find you crazy lol. He will probably tell you things about your self that you really already know. Lol. Mine told me that I was too much of a perfectionist and was also a controlling person lol . I already knew both of those things about me so he wasn’t telling me anything I didn’t know. I have tried to work on both of those things since then and sometimes I think Im doing well others I don’t know. Not Crazy and you know you aren’t. The ones that are don’t know to even ask lol

 

JANET:: Yeah the rain keeps coming down and coming down and coming down. but it sure was cool.

 

Whoops sounds like you all are already attached to the newest member of your family.

Doesn’t take much to become attached does it?

Wonder how she got the gash in the neck? Is it looking better now?

 

Hope you didn’t have to run around too much today in this rain. Not good for the back is it. Hope Melissa was doing better today when you saw her. I cant wait till she gets back to normal. I am praying that she will feel well enough to come to the meeting this month.

 

NUTTI: So good to see you again girl.

The yeast infection, Can you eat yogurt now? That will help a lot with it. Ask your pcp for something for it. There are pills for yeast and also powders.

They can be awful , I know I have a problem with it under my pani area. About every 3 months I have to order more of this powder my pcp orders for me for it. As long as I keep it on it is ok but not if I don’t.

Take it easy for the exercise , don’t over do. I know you are excited about making the fat go away but it will do it just be careful. When do you go back to get the drain out? Seems like they are leaving it a long time aren’t they? Or not? Don’t personally know since I never had one. ….

 

 

CHELLE: Friday will be 3 days left. Just two more wake ups lol.

That is wonderful about your daughter going to school. Now she will have a way to support her and her child. That will be good. It is a very exciting time to be there when your daughter is having a baby , When will they know about the sex of the baby?

 

We call our alexis , Lexi too. Of course she is only 4 months old but think it really fits her. This 4 month old baby if you stick your hand up in front of her and say give me five she will hit your hand with hers lol so funny.

 

 

RIANNE: sorry about your drive to Little Rock being rainy know your really wanted that top down didn’t you? Lol

How did you and your mom enjoy the movies. That is good that you all went and did something fun that you could laugh at.

That is so sweet that your mom is doing the liquid diet with you. But probably benifical to her too. Does she need to lose the weight or just an added bonus for her?

 

I hope that after two weeks you will be back on your feet and going great. If you have to have open tho it may take a little while . But at least you are getting this done soon before you have to start school.

 

 

LANA: Hey there , when I see your picture I asways smile, you remind me of sunshine and smiles. You always  are so happy and cheerful.

I don’t think you are crazy about the s.f. stuff. Sometimes it taste like it is really sweeter than I remember the other stuff tasting. I guess since it has been so long since I had real sugar I have forgotten. Wow over a year since I have had real sugar because I gave that up back last April .

Hope you feel more rested tomorrow. Cant wait to see you again at the COF meeting.

 

 

Howdy Everyone... Thought I would drop in and see how everyones doing.... Susan....Sorry your still having so much pain..And I agree with Jan....GIRL CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR GO TO THE ER!! You shouldn't be having so much discomfort at this point!! I hope things work out and you start feeling better soon... Jan....Dehydration is crappy huh??? I hated it when I got that way...I was wore out all the time!! As for the 3 hour nap...with the way you go go go...you might have just needed to catch up on some rest...... Janet....How is your mom??? Are things slowing down for ya a bit now that the wedding is over???  What did yall name the new member of the family???  I hope you get your water situation fixed soon...water problems can be such a pain.... How have you been feeling? Mel....I hope things are starting to get better for you...Is the pain better than it was before surgery???  How much longer do you have to go to the hospital to get your meds daily? I hope you get to feeling better soon...I miss seeing you on like you use to be..... Cheryl...How you doing girl?....I haven't been on alot lately and haven't heard from you in a while....I hope things are going good your way...Are ya getting fluids and protein in like you need to??  I hope all of you are doing well...And a BIG WELCOME to all the newbies that's been popping in...Hope to see you all on the board more..... Things have been getting better my way...I'm getting better at getting my fluids in and been getting about 40grams or so of protein in...I know I need to get more but I will get there soon... Went to see Dr.Scott yesterday....He said I'm doing great.....He said by his figures I have lost about 38 since surgery June 4th!! He said I can start wearing my hernia support now and that we were going to talk about the hernia in a few months.....I'm not sure why in a few months...I thought it would be at least after the first of the year since he was going to do the tummy tuck when he fixes the hernia....And I don't think I have lost near enough to have the tuck yet....I go back in two months so I guess I will find out more then... I have to change off my kiddy vitamins now and go on the bariatric ones and they changed the time on the calcium....You now have to start it after you one month appt instead of after 3 months.... And they changed something else Im not too crazy about...They have a new doctor in the office and now after you are one month out you will have to see him instead of Dr.Scott...They said they hired him just to do follow ups for after you are 1 month out because Dr.Scott was getting so many new patients for surgery....So next time I go I have to see this new doctor...I guess I can't complain about him yet since I haven't met him yet but I kinda like seeing Dr.Scott...I guess they have to do what works best for them.... I talk to my daughter the other day and I am going to go get my lil princess in a few weeks and I get to keep her for as long as I want to keep her!!!!! We are all tickled to death about it...She calls me every day and wants Nannie to come to the Carolinas and get her lol lol....So Nannies going to go get her!!!!  That should give me some extra needed exercise running around after a 2 year old lol lol..... Well I need to close for now....Your all in my thoughts and my prayers....God Bless each of you.... Luv & Hugs...Tammy

Mornin OH and Jan Well it's almost here 3 more days. Reality is really setting in today. I think I am actually getting nervous enough that it is messing with my belly. That or my belly is tired of protein shakes. My daughter has her appt today. we are hoping to hear the heartbeat. Jan, sounds like you had a great nap. I those kind of naps where you sleep for a while and wake up rested. We should be finding ou the sex of the baby a about 20-28 weeks and right now she is about 11 weeks. So, we have a ways o go. I like that tho because by the time it gets here I should be able to get down on the floor and play with her.  Or him since we don't know yet. But I am thinking it's a girl. Your Lexi sounds adorable!!!! Tammy, I am so glad you get to spend as much time with your lil princess as you want. Grandkids are truly amazing aren't they? LOL maybe they should be careful in saying that you can keep her as long as you like you may not ever take her back lol. I love havbing my grandkids over. We have two coming tomorrow. We're going to go see transformers. That should be fun. Mel, how ya doin sweetie??? Janet, hope eveerything is going okay for you!!!! Bev, hows things going wih you today??? Lana, a hamburger bunless with mustard and onion sounds like a steak dinner to me right now!! MMMMMMMMMM sounds really good!! Nutti, it sounds like you are doing wonderfully since surgery!! Say some prayers for Rianne and me!!! Sounds like you have a good connection. I hope we can do as well as you're doing!!! Keep up the good work!! Susan, I sure hope you are feeling better sweetie. I have been praying for you and hope you get better soon!!!Have you called  Dr. Scott?? Rianne, THREE MORE DAYS GIRL!!! Can you believe it?? I hope all goes well with your testing today. Anesthesia will be fine girl. I am sure they will giv ou versed so you won't even know whats going on. Versed is the drug that makes you drunk except on this drunk you will have a little black out. You won't remember a thing after they give it to you. Yaaaayyyy I am all about forgetting laying there on the OR table hearing your heartbeat and being able to watch them get reaqdy for surgery. All that makes me nervous. I also hated whe n they would put the mask over my face. I always go scared they would start before I finished counting. never happened tho lol THANK GOD!!  Well everyone I have a lot to do and not enough daylight to do it in, so  will check in later Love ya Hugs

Dear Jan and OH Friends, TGIF, thats all Ive got to say about today!! Of course, to me-I dont think its gonna matter what day of the week it is until everything gets squared away. To be honest with you-I think I may be taking a break from doing the Whats Happening Post for awhile-because I cant stand that everything is so hectic and I cant write about good happenings most of the time......

First of all-I got a call last night and Susan is BACK IN THE HOSPITAL AGAIN~I tried calling the hospital number I have-but I had the room number-not the hospital number and the patients in her old room number didnt know the hospital number-so I have left a message on her cell phone for someone to call me back. Please say some prayers for her-I know she is so sick of being sick and tired-they need to just find out whats wrong with her and FIX IT!

Then, the kitty seemed to be doing pretty good-and we thought, well, maybe she will make it (hoping anyway) and this yellow gunky stuff was coming out of her gash and there is a place that was still open on her neck when I cleaned it-I took her down to Mikes parents place to look at her to see what we needed to do or whatever-and they called one of our neighbors who is a vet tech-long story short-they all said that it looks like its a snake bite-obviously not poisonous-as she wouldnt be around anymore-but more than likely-the kitty will take care of her own wound-most pets will.....BUT-they also said she was very wormy and a runt and that we needed to give her medicine for that or she will die. I wormed her the day we found her-with a dropper of the medicine mixed with a tiny bit of milk....Pam told me to give her a flea and tick bath-and that she isnt old enough for shots yet-and really isnt old enough for the bath yet-but has to have one to get all the wilderness and fleas off her-cause if we only see one or two-there are several more hiding. So-she gave me some shampoo and I came home and washed the kitty-and if that wasnt a sight-she got so upset-she pooped on me and all over the sink and counter-then they told me to keep her away from other indoor pets-well, we just have the bunny, a fish and some silver dollar turtles, but they are all in their own cages-so she said to make sure she doesnt get around the bunny until she has been on her medicine awhile so she doesnt give anything to the bunny-so she is now in that little house full time-and kept getting out all night long-and I kept putting her back-and so I finally got up and duct taped the bottom of the windows she was reaching and that took care of that-but not the maniac whining and clawing trying to climb out.....ARGH...I got 2.5 hrs of sleep last night-that was it. I had to go to Carthage and get my pain meds picked up and filled-and stopped at Mels and dropped off some cards that were sent here......She was at her IV therapy appt. I wished I could have seen her to give her a hug. She isnt doing very good, guys-Please continue to pray for her, that soon she will be back to her old self-I wish, so much, that I could do SOMETHING to help her feel better-but I cant. It sucks to know it too-and to know she is still hurting, physically and mentally-and there is not one thing I can do to help her. I know that this may sound conceited, but I know she isnt doing good-because IF I didnt call her-we wouldnt talk-and thats just not Mel...IF she didnt hear from me by noon or so-she would call me to see what was going on-and she doesnt call. I did ask if I had done something to upset her and she assured me that I havent-so I just dont know......

Ok-then I find out that my dear SIL has quit his job-2 days after he marries my daughter. He lied to Mike and I-and I am pretty mad about it. I cannot tell you HOW many jobs he has had in the past year-but he has kept NONE of them for more than 6-8 weeks or so. I flat out told my daughter that Mike and I WILL be talking to him- if nothing else-but the fact that he lied to both of us and then also tried to tell Megan that when he was on his way to work-he got LOST due to a detour-although Mike traveled that same road almost every day and Aaron had more than enough time to make it to work (twice actually) and he used Mike and I as his cover up story saying we tried to help him get back on the right road because there was no signs. Mike just drove that route yesterday-and there was a sign every couple of feet or so-I wish she didnt have a lazy you-know-what for a husband-I really detest people who wont work to pay their own way or okay with struggling all the time-I wish more for my daughter, of course-who wouldnt-but it just urks me-but even more than that-I detest a liar-or a thief. The lies are gonna do him in when it comes to Mike and I-and I wont tolerate it-IF he wants to be a part of this family-then he better stop-or he will NOT be welcome out here anymore-and as bad as that sounds-I hate that in a person-I dont care if they are married to my daughter or not. He has lied to her in the past too-and got caught (calling in on his job to watch the superbowl-but told Megan that they called him and told him not to come in because the machine was down) and he was lying then too-I asked Megan if thats really how she wants to live the rest of her life-and she said no-and I told her that she really NEEDS to sit down and tell him what she EXPECTS out of him and IF he cant step up to the plate-that she is more than welcome to move home and we will help her pay for an annulment. (sp?) To top it all off too-today they are moving to Joplin-to an apartment complex right across the street from the college. So-I will be going to help them either tonite when Meg gets off work or tomorrow first thing in the morning. We can fit a lot into the Suburban-so I believe they got all their big stuff this morning and I will be able to get most of their boxes when I put the back seats down. We killed a snake yesterday-and it was actually the SECOND one we saw-down by the pond-Darrel was working for Mikes parents picking up rocks to get them off the bank of the pond (we fish there) and the first one-Darrel yelled about it-Mike went down to see what kind it was-and it was a big one-and it hissed at Mike-This fat chick can still run-cause I got the boys and RAN all the way to his parents house!! Dad went down with the shovel to cut his head off-but he went into the water-and it wasnt 5 minutes later-Darrel was screaming again-and Mike got down there in time and the shovel was still there-so Dad told him he wanted him to just kill it-so none of the kids would get bit while they were fishing or whatever.....EEEWWWW~ Note to self: No more fishing at the pond this year-the snakes are too bad right now! I was going to do the last bit of mowing this morning, but I cant-because ITS STILL RAINING here!!! ENUFF ALREADY! Now I am starting to get disgusted that the front sink water gets so hot that you cant even wash the dishes by hand or you get burned and everyone is taking over the 2nd bathroom because there is no cold water in the front one. Its not too bad when Steph isnt home-she is in the bathroom for HOURS AND HOURS literally....I guess I should be looking on the bright side that at least I have a dishwasher AND a 2nd bathroom, right? While I was at Walmart getting my RX filled yesterday-I went back to get the shock it for the pool and they had a huge display out about the sale on school supplies-I got the flyer in my mail box-but it said that the sale didnt start until this Sunday-so I planned on going then. The notebooks were .10 each and the filler paper .30, then the pencils, pens and such were all on sale too-so I got a box of notebooks-and I usually get a whole years worth when they are on sale-so I will be going back to get more. Its much better than spending 1.00 for one later on-right? We then went over to the boys clothes because they had the cargo shorts, normally 9.96 on sale for 5.00 and Darrel tried them on to make sure they fit good-so we bought him 2 prs and then I found some really cool t-shirts to match the shorts on clearance for 3.00-so we got 3 of them and then one for Jon.....Darrel is all set now except for some tennis shoes and undies and socks. I got him some really nice shorts a couple of weeks ago and some shirts-and I just have to go to the Tree house when I take Steph to get her jeans and get him a couple of pr-and WE ARE DONE. YAY.....With him anyway-prissy (stephanie)  takes a lot more money and is a lot pickier than Darrel is!! She is saving her own money this year because I told her what I would spend on school clothes and IF she wants jeans that cost $70, she WILL buy them herself. I will pay $20 of it-she has to pay the rest. I was hoping to have work at the motel this week-but that didnt happen-so I told my dad I want to work next week cause I need the money....he thought he was being nice by not working me since there has been so much going on-and I told him this morning that no-I need money more than I need someone to be nice right now-LOL...thanks dad, but no thanks-besides, it would give me something to do that maybe will keep my little mind busy for a few hours and I can get away!!! Mike asked me Weds IF I had any idea what I would want for my BIG b-day coming up-who wants to be reminded that they will be the big 4-0? LOL.....Now-Im not saying thats OLD-I just feel like most of my life has been a blur and that I feel like Im in my 20's most of the time-unless Im hurting real bad-so anyway-I told him I would LOVE for he and I to go to the Keys, by ourselves for our next anniversary...in March-and I want to stay at the resort that has no phones-LOL....Unless you go to the lobby and use theirs or the pay phone they have in a hut.....then I start humming to myself-Dreamer....your nothin but a dreamer.....LOL. Told him that I really just want to get away for a few days and relax. Didnt care where, really-just as long as we are away-and it can be next year-thats fine! Will see how things are by then-have a lot to do in the next couple of months-like finding a more economical car, and pay cash so we have no payments and all of that-Who knows-maybe when I get my book done-it will be a best seller-and I wont have to struggle so much-wouldnt that be a dream?

Susans hubby just returned my call I made last night to the cell phone-said that the docs think she has some kind of other infection now-and they will be doing testing on her again today. He gave me her room number-thank goodness-so I am going to call her after I get this post done and my weekly weigh in and then get my day started.

Ok-so now after reading all of this-hope you understand why I feel so negative when I do my posts. I wish I could talk about some good things and whatever. Just dont think anything is wrong if I take a break for a couple of days. So much going on and I think I need to just sit back and recoup.

**Chelle-that pain med-Delaudid-YES it WILL WORK-Susan was put on that due to her not being able to have Morphine AND she also takes all of those other meds for her back and etc-and she said it was great AND took care of the pain-so it will work honey, dont you worry about that!!! 3 more days girl-I am keeping you in prayer that you have peace of mind and then a safe surgery and speedy recovery. I was waiting for a email back to let me know if you have Cingular or not-so I could see if I can call you during the day or not.  Let me know.  I love ya and Im thinking about you.

**Tammy-glad you get the baby girl for awhile-I know you will have so much fun with her. Congrats on the weight loss so far-I bet you are feeling like a million bucks!! Treasure this time right now-because trust me-when the scale moves the most-is the most exciting time-and when it starts to slow down-mentally you ask yourself what your doing wrong and eventually it will HAVE to slow down-but you know what I mean-so treasure this!! Also-did you get my email about the cabin at the reunion? I still havent heard back from you-so let us know whats going on with that as soon as you can ok?  Love ya.

**Rianne-3 more days and you and Chelle will be on the Losers bench-do-da, do-da.....We are polishing your place next to us-and we cant wait for you both. Girl- you have such a positive outlook on life-and you and Chelle are so special to all of us here-we will be praying for you....You know that-and what a support team you have-give your mama a big old hug from us-and tell her that we think she is so special for doing whatever she has to do to-to help you out-she is pretty special!!! Is there any way you could bring her to the August support meeting so we could all meet her? Also-sweety-dont worry so much about your pre-op weight. Anything is better than nothing and dont put such high expectations on yourself or set yourself up for a disappointment-because anything you TRY to do-is an accomplishment and it will only get better-I promise. Love ya and thinking about you and Chelle. Cant wait to get the news your both on the bench with us!!! Oh-and I agree about driving with the top down-although I always have had T-tops OR a sunroof that opened ALL the way-and I LOVED IT!! I WILL have another car with one of the options again by next summer!

**Lana-I bet someone took the kitty-your so funny-I bet you would have a farm of animals IF you could!! You crack me up!! I would have taken it, at least until we could find it another home, because I have plenty of land and whatever-plenty of places for cats-and they are pretty happy out here with all the field mice and whatever-YUCK-but thats why we have the property cats-they were all strays and they all stay on the property and we give them treats or leftovers and Mikes parents feed all of them-I used to-but my dogs would go crazy when the cats were always up here and on the porch and I was afraid the big dog would get out and try to eat one of the cats-so now anything I feed them, I do it over by the garage where the dogs cant see. I sure cant wait to see you next Monday and get a big ol Lana hug!!! Im long overdue for one, thats for sure.  IF Mel cant make it this month, I am still coming-my daughter said I could use her car to go. I can afford to drive that-

Has anyone heard from Bev, Sherr, Cindy from KC, Rebecca M or any of our regulars?  If so-please let us know how they are doing. I wonder about them when we dont hear from them!!!

Ok-Im off-gonna get my chores and what have you done and get my day started. I hope you have a good day and a wonderful weekend. Please keep Susan, Mel and my mom in your prayers-I really appreciate it. Love and Prayers to all, Janet

Hello Missouri, Another unusual day.  When I went out to get my car out of the garage this AM it was so foggy and misty I felt like I was in Ireland.  I love fog as long as I can see to drive. Jan, I want to take a three hour nap.  Maybe I will tomorrow!!!  Lexi sounds wonderful.  I just love babies as long as they are someone elses!!! Janet, your poor little baby kitty.  She's so lucky to have you taking care of her.  Hope your back is better.  I'd just murder that husband.  Just as soon as he knew she wasn't going to Columbia he just quit that job.  He thinks he has her tied to him now.  OOOOOOH I'd like to strangle him.  I'll help you beat the c**p out of him. Chelle and Rianne, you guys are getting so close.  I can't stand it.  I'm so excited for both of you.  You are going to have so much fun going through this together.  My surgery mate, Glenda, had hers the day after me and we love to compare. Tammy, good to hear from you.  You are doing great, girlfriend.   I'm so bummed about Susan feeling so bad but glad she's in the hospital where they can help her.  I was getting so worried about her.  I think after Sugar's experiences we are all a little gun shy and want people to get to the hospital sooner. Sweet Melissa, please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.  I love you so much and want to see you feeling and being better and back to your usual wonderful self. Hugs to all.  Can't wait until July COF to see most of you and then September and the reunion to see others.  What fun we will have. Hugs, Lana