Take care Leighann....and Kathi...I know you both need your strength going into next week~
Thanks girls for playing along on my blog....it was, at least, for the moment, a distraction :) And you guessed right...Ashley is in need of some garden ideas...and Allyson was proud to take her mom over there ..the house sits in the middle of an orange grove and the owner waters the grove but his tenants (Ashley and her sis and boyfriend) don't want an increased water bill in the yard...so I'll bring them some drought tolerant plants in the next couple of weeks...and also create an area off Ashley's bedroom that she can call her own...a serentity area :)
It's Monday...Hello everyone...we have WEATHER here in San Diego...amidst our blue sky...there are random small thunder heads that are shooting out lightning!!! It's funny but exciting :D
Morning Ladies! Yes Leigh Ann... drinking "over the miles" was WAY fun! We should so do it again sometime!! LOL
Marci - thanks for the blog comments!! And for sharing the mild hangover with us!! :o)
Brenda - How awesome that Allyson wanted to show off her mom's plant knowledge!! You go girl! And i was hoping you saw our "weather" You have been wanting some lightning and thunder for awhile!! :o Oh... and lets plan Tues and Thurs for the gym. Wednesday is out - due to volleyball. I can play today by ear... it will depend on whether Tia can get a ride home from the Golf match. I should know later this afternoon. Fred is working nights today so i have to make sure she is covered. :o)
Hey Tina :) I put us down for Tues and Thurs gym ...today, what I will do is leave work (I'm here today til 2:45) and head over to the gym...I have some reading to do...so I'll do that til 3:30...and await your call...then I'll head into the gym and do 1/2 hour of floor stuff, if you can make it...I'll have my phone and move onto cardio when you get there :)
Sounds great Brenda!! OH shit wait... i cant go... cuz i dont have fred's car... and i dont think they will let me non base with my "vehicle that exhibits speed" hahahahohohohehehehe. Let me see if Fred wants to change cars.
LOL!!! Tina!!! No problem if you can't go...I'll need to get out of there by 5:30...hoping alittle earlier today since it's my turn to bring snacks...I'll need a few minutes to set up the snack table before the start of bible study
Thanks Marci for that nice comment...I do try really really hard and it doesn't come easy for me because I'm a compulsive procrastinator and clutter freak...so for you to say that truely makes me feel good :D I think I will stand up tall today and walk with a little swinging of my arms...LMAO
Yes, strength is definitely what the family is in DESPARATE need of right now... not sure if any of us are gonna be able to go to Chicago for the funeral or whatever they have (not sure of the arrangements yet); there's a SLIM, SLIM, SLIM chance someone will go if it's this weekend cuz no one can afford to take more time off of work and I can't afford it; I'd go in a heartbeat though if given the chance (after first offering it to my sister; Auntie was her Godmother)
And I love what you said Marci, about Mom having to go and prepare for her sister...but I also think that if my Aunt Colleen had gone first, who knows what that would have done to Mom, so maybe it's a blessing Mom did go first; BUT TWO WEEKS APART???????? C'MON
LeighAnn!~!!! We are very proud of you too!! I hope with everything going on it doesnt keep you from Paul and your babies too long... you are so lucky that Paul is so capable and Rayna so able and willing to pitch in.
Hey girlies..... I'm here.... finally... lots going on this afternoon... I talked to Leigh Ann this afternoon and may I say, she sounded good... despite everything going on... :)
Kathi, you see, you know your mom would have crumbled had she watched her sister pass away... so God has a plan for everyone... you and your siblings must be strong... he knows this...
Brenda, Happy Bible Study... :)
Tina & Brenda, happy workouts...
haven't heard from Steph lately... she may need the "Bitchology" email for her Mother in Law! LOL
Hey all...glad you're back in Pcola Leighann...I'm sure that's hard adding to being away from the family :( Stay strong...as it sounds you are :)
Kathi...I know this is really a difficult time for you :( I'm sure this has caused hardships (travel) in addition to all the emotional stuff...gosh, I just feel for you HUGS!!!
Tina...I'm up in the air at the moment about Thursday...I got an email from a cousin who's in town (Ontario) for business...I'm thinking of going up there Thursday morning if I can swing it...for the day....I'll make the decision tomorrow morning...but still call me for tomorrow afternoons workout and I'll come get you :)
Marci :) You give lots of comforting words ~ Can I have a hug LOL...
OK...gotta go let my brother talk ...he leaves again in the AM and is full of anxiety....
Leighann...Hope your day is good and that there is good news to report on your mom :)
Kathi...hope you're resting and continue to hang in there :)
Tina....I made the decision to go up to Ontario Thurs...I'm leaving work at 10...going to visit with my cousin Linda :) then take her to LAX...she flies out at midnight...I'll sleep in Fri and come into work at 10AM ...I saw her at the reunion but with so many folks there, it's hard to really visit one on one...so this visit is pretty special to me :)
Brenda, you can have a hug anytime... as well as anyone else on this blog!
Leigh Ann, I think of your struggles and how hard it must be away from Paul and the kids...
Our claims adjuster (Avery) has been working with us since September 1, she finally gets Saturday and Sunday off and is driving 5 hours to meet her husband and 5 year old daughter for the weekend... sniff.... away from her baby for 30 days!!!!
She just walked in our office with a big smile on her face and said 4 more days and I"m snuggling!
I'm hangin in there; yeah, Bren, it is SO INCREDIBLY HARD not to be in Chicago right now (my mind is, of course; just want the rest of me there); her service IS this Saturday, so I think one of us (my sister should be the one) should go; I definitely think my ulcer is back; just had some milk and it HURTS SO FRICKIN BAD
Oh know Kathi!!! You have to get that checked out...if you've had an ulcer before and you think it's back...not good...hope your sister gets back east to represent the rest of you at the services :)
Hey Tina...sounds like you're gonna run a marathon on the elip. machine today LOL...I won't even try to keep up with that energy LOL
Great workout and was excitd as fred picked up our computer that was being fixed... well they screwed it all up and in freds "mood" he managed to mess something up so now my wireless router isnt working... so im using someone else in the neighborhoods... *sigh*
Tina, I hate those kind of days that nothing goes right... ugh.... take a breather.... :) love you....
I'm off tomorrow, my phsych appt before scheduling my surgery... and my OB/GYN called to follow up on my pap & mammo.... have to go by there tomorrow as well... :(
Good luck with everything tomorrow, Marci...and I won't be cancelling any appts; tummy just does not want to stop hurting (burning, more like it); took a swig of mylanta today and it seemed to help a little, so YAH, my ulcer's back; I'll be absolutely floored if it's not
Leighann...you're even!! woohoo! Now you can scratch that off your list...even though you couldn't work out...you worked it out :) I loved talking to you too :)
Marci :) I'll be thinking of you tomorrow for all your appts!!
Kathi...hope the stomach rests tonight :)
Tina ...UGH!!!!!!! That's rough...glad to hear the neighbors have a signal LOL...amazing times we live in...
I think for the next few weeks, I'll be "weighing" my stress level...lol; right now, it's at its highest..10+; had a couple of breakdowns tonight...God, I hope that doesn't mean something else happened in the family
I am alive, y'all! Just working my heinie off. Well, I wish that would work. :) It seems that somehow, despite all of my hard workouts, since I have been trying to eat nutritious foods at regular intervals, my ass has decided that it likes it...I have gained about 3 pounds in the past month. Seriously. I am reversing strategies...I am backing off on my workouts and my calories for the next bit until I rein in the problem...1200 calories a day, and nothing to drink but water and green tea...bye bye, beer and diet soda. :) Lacto-ovo vegetarianism has worked for me in the past...we will see!
I am off to eat some lettuce; AKA breakfast of champions.
Well, I forgot that I haven't really worked out in almost 2 weeks, just sporadically, AND I am probably holding some water, period any day, so maybe I am being a bit hard on myself. That definitely could account for 3 pounds...
Morning ladides...heres hoping for a better day. Jenna plays volleyball today against scripps so that will be fun. ScripsHS is close enuff for me to go to so I dont hafta miss it.
yes, Kathi...I would work on finding your peaceful place too..my father in law is a pro at it....he says ...when you know it's out of your hands and you can't control it...let it go...it's all in god's hands and his control....and we have to trust in that :) I'm trying really hard in areas in my life to do just that...not an easy thing to do...he told me it just clicked on day for him and he was completely at peace :)
Steph....glad to see you chime in and visit....Awww it's got to be your water retention...your all around so healthy!!!! :D Glad to here you have a workload...job security, right!! LOL...I feel for you too working so hard
Hey Tina...beat those Scrippies!!!!! LOL...I'll be out in Lakeside helping out at Cindy's nursery this afternoon after work :D
I don't know when I'll start my period...with the amount of stress I've been under, it might be another month; and maybe that's why my tummy is hurting too...haven't started it yet, and it would have normally started last week
Stephanie, Hey you and btw you are not weird! But, I think it's water retention as well. Here's to falling off the roof - I just climbed back up on it! LOL!
My mom is not doing good - they are moving her to another hospital and that is her last hope as the doctor put it. She is going into renal failure and they can't keep her blood pressure up...
Oh, Leigh Ann; I'm so sorry...hope this last hospital can work miracles for her; renal failure, is that kidneys?
My "daily stress level" is about a six today; I think that's only cuz I got out and got some fresh air by taking the bus to my dad's house, where I am now and will be until tomorrow morning
The only thing that HORRID about being here now, is there's something dead (we think it's a mouse..could just be rotting meat though) in the garage and it REEKS to high heaven; and my brother just called and wants ME to find the damn thing...PRAY FOR ME; if I don't make it out, call 911....lol
Hey all. Leigh Ann... did you get my check in from friday? I was down a pound. YAY!! \ Just got back from the volleyball game and all 3 teams got beat by scripps... damn them anyway.
Our computer is still broke... our internet is still broke... not sure what the hell our problem is... *sigh* thank god for neighbors... hahaha
Leighann...I'm so sorry to hear the news on your mom...I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...Is there anything I can do for you, my friend?? Here's a HUG and a kiss~ We're all here to ride it out with you!!!
Tina....gosh that's too bad about the computer and internet!! UGH!! Those darn Srippies LOL!! They'll get them next time...I'm sure it is hard to watch your baby sad :(
Kathi...OMG!! Uhhh did you find the source????
Marci....whating to hear, as well, about your appts!!
Hey girlies.... lots of posts I missed yesterday.. and I couldn't get my laptop to log on last night... who knws what's wrong with it...
anyways... Please welcome me into the "Thyroid Club" my levels were extremely low.. I see an Endocrinologist on the 21st. My vitamin D level was also very low so must take 2000 units daily supple... My Medical Phsych appt went great.. he was awesome.. hmmmm... may just have to keep seeing him... very easy to talk to... waiting on 1 more result... then I should be good to go! :)
My mom was doing a little better the nurse said, but then my sister said she is back on both BP meds...she is going to call me when she gets back up there...
Hey Leighann...glad for that news on your mom...hoping her meds pull her up too!!
Marci...geez that's too bad about your thyroid and the Vit D level...a friend of mine had the Vit D problems too and she felt so much better just getting that in check... You'll be doing marathons with Steph once the thyroid and Vit D fixed :)
Steph ...I, too, remember your dead chicken UGH!!!!!
I'm leaving work at 10am to go pick up my cousin in Ontario...then our travels will take us to LAX via Hollywood, Beverly Hills then dinner at the Santa Monica Pier....I'll drop her off at LAX 10pm then will come home...I should be home by midnight ..then will sleep in to come to work at 10am tomorrow...She's really excited to see those places :) And I'm so happy to do it~
Morning Ladies! Thats good news about your mom LeighAnn! Keep us up on how its going... I hope the meds help. Brenda you are ABSOLUTELY invited to BOOGER GIRLS BLOG HAPPY HOUR. hahahahaha.
Strss level is maxed out right now...my aunt's obit is up on Legacy.com, if you want to go see; name is Colleen Walsh...had a major meltdown after reading it
I SO NEED A DRINK RIGHT NOW; may I join the Booger Girls Party? I'll sit away from all of you cuz I'm smoking again..started after Mom died
LA, Steph...you "Bi-Carbonate"..what is that measured for? Went to the doctor for a follow up from the hospitalization and he said that mine is quite low; mine is 15, and it should be somewhere in the 20s...is that dangerous if it gets too low? Gonna have a recheck of that and cholesterol next week when I visit the Neurologist for another follow up
Kathi, Our "happy-hour" is via the blog...check out the previous section of posts when me, Tina and Marci were drinking and blogging! LOL! It was great!
Brenda, What a fun time!
Stephanie, I will be home a week from tomorrow!!! We must get together.
Tina, When does the new soccer season start for you?
I'm here! Marci, read your comment on my blog, and I just thought it was time to put my feelings down...couldn't do it before; I've also put a post on my mom's memorial site that's set up through the mortuary (don't have the address though, but basically said the same thing)
LA, I know about the "blog happy hour" posts; I did actually read it and had a pretty good laugh.
LA, I HATE saying this, but if your mom is getting close to the time of letting go, has anyone told her that it's ok to, if she wants? I, with all my heart, truly believe that a person "hangs on" until someone tells them that's it's ok, and that they'll (the people remaining) be fine. I was actually gonna call you today, but with all my meltdows, didn't feel I could be strong for you. I'll try and call you this weekend. Love ya
Kathi, that bicarb level is an electrolyte (normal is 20-29 according to my chart). The lungs and kidneys are responsible for maintaining that level, and I think a low value could be from shock or hyperventilation, which I think would be safe to say you have had both with your mom's passing, then your aunt...gosh, I still cannot believe that. :( Electrolyte disturbances can be bad and I would definitely let the doctors keep an eye on that for you.
And I totally understand, but please don't smoke!! :(
Leigh Ann, I am hoping for the best for your mom. Definitely give me a buzz when you get in next week and let's try to do something, even if it's just an hour for Starbucks and shopping at Target for candles (my candle stock is dangerously low...) :)
Marci, the warm doggie having you pinned sound very comfortable. There is a reason why kings always had a nest of hounds with them on long winter nights...how's that for a Shakespeare setting? :)
Brenda, the tour sounds wonderful! I would love to see those places too!
Well, tally-ho, here we go...off to type again. 12-hour work day yesterday and I am tired, but a good tired. Time to do it all again. Baby needs princess shoes...ha ha!
Oh, I forgot to say that I will be out of pocket on Monday, girls. I have orientation with my new company, from 8a-5p. I was wondering what I could possibly do on orientation that would take a full 8 hours. I am told we will be discussing HIPAA and ethics, one of which according to a cursory perusal of their handbook includes refraining from a sexual relationship with any current or former patient... !!!
Still haaving computer problems and router issues. :o( sucks.
LeighAnn... the soccer season starts tonight... lol... no rest for the wicked i say. They have split C-division into Upper and Lower. Put us in upper - with teams like Kickin Back - who will simply kick our asses... and Lower C - where they put mamas and pappas... go figure.
Gonna take the computer back to the shop and freds gonna yell at the guy... then we are gonna have breakfast together... oh... did i mention im not working today? YAY.
Went to the gym with Fred yesterday since brenda wasnt here. Tonight is soccer at 6:30. Not sure if she will be coming to watch or not. Brenda??? How was your tourist time??
Thanks, Steph, for the info on my bicarbonates; yes, I will let the docs keep an eye on that for me; yeah, I've had both shock and hyperventilation (A LOT OF IT IN THE LAST THREE WEEKS), but he also said that that could also be a side affect of the Diamox I'm on for my "episodes" (acidosis?)...like I said, I'm gonna get it rechecked next week
Marci, thank you for leaving a comment on my aunt's guestbook; wasn't expecting it though; I'm gonna go there now to see who else has left a comment...all the people on there so far, except you, have been all my cousins (my brother left one also)
Steph, can smoking affect your electrolytes? I'm done after tomorrow (my aunt's services are tomorrow morning at 9am CST...so you can bet what I'll be doing at 7 here...prayin the Rosary)
Hey ladies!!! I think our computer issues may be resolved!!! not the router issues.. .but the computer issues... lol Played shitty soccer.. *oops... sorry Marci* (im supposed to try to keepthis G rated... lol) but we stunk up the field... got beat 7 to 2... and simply cuz we were bad... and THEY weere really good.
I don't keep up with weight on my ticker, but I am starting to believe I should, after my PMS meltdown last week. :) At least that way it won't sneak up on me! HA HA HA!
I lost 2 pounds this week. Damn water weight...I also did 4 weight circuits, added three 20-minute jumproping sessions and ran 8 miles, for the ticker.
I also bought a Latin dancing instruction disk, so I have been doing Salsa and Merengue and there is some hip-hip stuff in there too...fun, and funny! You'd be surprised how much it works the lower body! :)
LOL! Stephanie, that is too funny and wow you really stepped it up this week.
Tina, that stinks about soccer. It like we can never catch a break with those people.
Brenda, congrats on the weight loss.
Kathi, I will have to check you Aunt's page out this weekend.
Marci, I almost left this am for Jackson to see mom, but it's such a rollercoaster! I have decided to stay put unless something drastically changes - either for the better or the worst - I am prepared...
One of my sister is giving me grief over not being there EVERY minute...
{{{SIGH}}}
I told my brother that she needs to hush, because we all have different relationships with mom and we all grieve differently and I don't have to explain either one to her!
But the guilt remains...
My exhusband, Scott, was pissed when I was telling him how rude she was to me...we were still married when I had custody of both of my little sisters...he was like you have always done so much for them...don't let her guilt you...do what is right for you and remember that you have to have leave and command support to see your kids and all...he made me feel a little better.
Brenda and Stephanie, Great job on ya'lls progress this week!!! Did you guys give me data last week and I missed it? If so give it to me again or let me know how you want me to record it all - you guys are so good checking and I don't want to miss up your tickers!
Can you tell that the coffee has kicked in? LOL!!!
LeighAnn, scott is absolutely right and im glad he was able to help you feel better. Guilt is a destructive feeling...and so unneccessary. Love you girly.
Well, they're probably just getting done with my aunt's service..all of my thoughts right now are on/to my uncle and cousins that lost a beautiful wife and mother (she was also a grandmother and great-grandmother); I'm gonna call my uncle in a couple of weeks, after it's settled dpwm a bit, to see how he and rest of the family are doing...I can't get over how much we have in common now; I have so much empathy for them
Tina...I did that yesterday... today I am going to work out and do some shopping - Paul and the girls got me several gift cards for my birthday - he's knows thats the only way I will go to the mall, LOL! Love you, too!
Kathi, Hope the service goes well - you are all in my prayers.
No gym for me today... maybe tomorrow. Hope brenda can go... but if not cutie patootie fred will, as he doesnt want me "hangin with the marines" when he isnt present... haha
Leigh Ann, there was nothing for me to report the week before. I ran (or tried to!) only 2 days, for a total of 6 miles. I did not touch a weight. I was still sick. But, I feel better about my progress this week, so I will just go with that, if you don't mind.
I am glad you are coming home next weekend! And, I totally agree with Scott. He is such a great guy. :)
Hey all... long night... long story... got home from E.R. with Gabbi at 1:30 a.m. this morning... her first soccer attempt.. dislocated thumb!
Leigh Ann, you do what you have to do..I mean, the others realize that your job cannot allow you to be right now.. it's not like them, they work and then run to the hospial... you would never sleep... don't worry over that...
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I will be the first here to say HAVE A GREAT WEEK LADIES!!!
You too, Tina! Had a great time last week.
UH oh... are we 3 in trouble again tonight/?????????
Leigh Ann, are you staying over night? and heading out tomorrow?
Tina, your posts about homecoming were great! :)
Take care Leighann....and Kathi...I know you both need your strength going into next week~
Thanks girls for playing along on my blog....it was, at least, for the moment, a distraction :) And you guessed right...Ashley is in need of some garden ideas...and Allyson was proud to take her mom over there ..the house sits in the middle of an orange grove and the owner waters the grove but his tenants (Ashley and her sis and boyfriend) don't want an increased water bill in the yard...so I'll bring them some drought tolerant plants in the next couple of weeks...and also create an area off Ashley's bedroom that she can call her own...a serentity area :)
It's Monday...Hello everyone...we have WEATHER here in San Diego...amidst our blue sky...there are random small thunder heads that are shooting out lightning!!! It's funny but exciting :D
Morning Ladies!
Yes Leigh Ann... drinking "over the miles" was WAY fun! We should so do it again sometime!! LOL
Marci - thanks for the blog comments!! And for sharing the mild hangover with us!! :o)
Brenda - How awesome that Allyson wanted to show off her mom's plant knowledge!! You go girl! And i was hoping you saw our "weather" You have been wanting some lightning and thunder for awhile!! :o Oh... and lets plan Tues and Thurs for the gym. Wednesday is out - due to volleyball. I can play today by ear... it will depend on whether Tia can get a ride home from the Golf match. I should know later this afternoon. Fred is working nights today so i have to make sure she is covered. :o)
Hey Tina :) I put us down for Tues and Thurs gym ...today, what I will do is leave work (I'm here today til 2:45) and head over to the gym...I have some reading to do...so I'll do that til 3:30...and await your call...then I'll head into the gym and do 1/2 hour of floor stuff, if you can make it...I'll have my phone and move onto cardio when you get there :)
Sounds great Brenda!! OH shit wait... i cant go... cuz i dont have fred's car... and i dont think they will let me non base with my "vehicle that exhibits speed" hahahahohohohehehehe. Let me see if Fred wants to change cars.
Tina, please don't get in trouble on the base again!
they will surely be watching for you! ha ha
Brenda, you are so organized!
Leigh Ann, what's going on with your Mom today?
LOL!!! Tina!!! No problem if you can't go...I'll need to get out of there by 5:30...hoping alittle earlier today since it's my turn to bring snacks...I'll need a few minutes to set up the snack table before the start of bible study
Thanks Marci for that nice comment...I do try really really hard and it doesn't come easy for me because I'm a compulsive procrastinator and clutter freak...so for you to say that truely makes me feel good :D I think I will stand up tall today and walk with a little swinging of my arms...LMAO
Yes, strength is definitely what the family is in DESPARATE need of right now... not sure if any of us are gonna be able to go to Chicago for the funeral or whatever they have (not sure of the arrangements yet); there's a SLIM, SLIM, SLIM chance someone will go if it's this weekend cuz no one can afford to take more time off of work and I can't afford it; I'd go in a heartbeat though if given the chance (after first offering it to my sister; Auntie was her Godmother)
And I love what you said Marci, about Mom having to go and prepare for her sister...but I also think that if my Aunt Colleen had gone first, who knows what that would have done to Mom, so maybe it's a blessing Mom did go first; BUT TWO WEEKS APART???????? C'MON
Hi everyone...made it back to Pensacola - I was very proud of myself!
My mom is about the same...
I will have to weigh in tomorrow at the gym, I forgot this afternoon when I worked out.
Don't know when I will be able to go home again with all of this and I am kind of bummed:(
Paul and the girls are doing great, though!
Hey Ladies.
Kathi...you and your family are in my thoughts.
LeighAnn!~!!! We are very proud of you too!! I hope with everything going on it doesnt keep you from Paul and your babies too long... you are so lucky that Paul is so capable and Rayna so able and willing to pitch in.
Thanks and your right...they are wonderful!
You deserve them! You are wonderful too!!!
Diddo everything said; I'm sorry; I'm just EMOTIONALLY DONE!!!!! Still no word on arrangements/what we're gonna do
No worries, Kathi - we understand.
LeighAnn...how do you like your phone? Im looking for another and was wondering about the curve...i know you got one for moms day...
or is it the pearl... i forget what its called... anyway...do you like it?
Hey girlies.....
I'm here.... finally...
lots going on this afternoon...
I talked to Leigh Ann this afternoon and may I say, she sounded good... despite everything going on... :)
Kathi, you see, you know your mom would have crumbled had she watched her sister pass away... so God has a plan for everyone... you and your siblings must be strong...
he knows this...
Brenda, Happy Bible Study... :)
Tina & Brenda, happy workouts...
haven't heard from Steph lately...
she may need the "Bitchology" email for her Mother in Law! LOL
Hey all...glad you're back in Pcola Leighann...I'm sure that's hard adding to being away from the family :( Stay strong...as it sounds you are :)
Kathi...I know this is really a difficult time for you :( I'm sure this has caused hardships (travel) in addition to all the emotional stuff...gosh, I just feel for you HUGS!!!
Tina...I'm up in the air at the moment about Thursday...I got an email from a cousin who's in town (Ontario) for business...I'm thinking of going up there Thursday morning if I can swing it...for the day....I'll make the decision tomorrow morning...but still call me for tomorrow afternoons workout and I'll come get you :)
Marci :) You give lots of comforting words ~ Can I have a hug LOL...
OK...gotta go let my brother talk ...he leaves again in the AM and is full of anxiety....
Hi all :)
Leighann...Hope your day is good and that there is good news to report on your mom :)
Kathi...hope you're resting and continue to hang in there :)
Tina....I made the decision to go up to Ontario Thurs...I'm leaving work at 10...going to visit with my cousin Linda :) then take her to LAX...she flies out at midnight...I'll sleep in Fri and come into work at 10AM ...I saw her at the reunion but with so many folks there, it's hard to really visit one on one...so this visit is pretty special to me :)
Brenda, you can have a hug anytime... as well as anyone else on this blog!
Leigh Ann, I think of your struggles and how hard it must be away from Paul and the kids...
Our claims adjuster (Avery) has been working with us since September 1, she finally gets Saturday and Sunday off and is driving 5 hours to meet her husband and 5 year old daughter for the weekend...
sniff.... away from her baby for 30 days!!!!
She just walked in our office with a big smile on her face and said 4 more days and I"m snuggling!
a good warm and fuzzy moment!!!!
Hugs to everyone!
Bren, glad you are able to spend time with your cousin.... :)
Thanks Marci :)
That's one happy story that Avery gets to go home after 30 days!! I bet she's smiling :D That is just so very hard to go through~
Happy tuesday ladies!! very very busy here... on my way to meet with asshole VPSales... whee
Brenda I am so ready for this afternoon!! and no worries about thurs. if ya cant go i will try to cooerce cutie patootie fred to go with me. LOL
love to all! gotta run!
I'm hangin in there; yeah, Bren, it is SO INCREDIBLY HARD not to be in Chicago right now (my mind is, of course; just want the rest of me there); her service IS this Saturday, so I think one of us (my sister should be the one) should go; I definitely think my ulcer is back; just had some milk and it HURTS SO FRICKIN BAD
Oh know Kathi!!! You have to get that checked out...if you've had an ulcer before and you think it's back...not good...hope your sister gets back east to represent the rest of you at the services :)
Hey Tina...sounds like you're gonna run a marathon on the elip. machine today LOL...I won't even try to keep up with that energy LOL
Kathi, take care of yourself.... check that ulcer out....
Leigh Ann, any news on your mom?
Hello to all....
I do have an appt with my Gastroenterologist on the 23rd, and think I"m gonna keep it..this is one of my docs I've been seeing for YEARS
Yes, take care of yourself, Kathi!
Tina, hope the meeting with VP was painless.
Marci, no word yet...I will call my sister a little later.
Brenda, it was great talking with you today:)
Where is Stephanie?
BTW - I am even...
Good evening everyone... what's up this afternoon?
Kathi, don't cancel that appt...
Tina & Brenda hoping ya'll have a good workout... :)
L.A. let me know if you find something out about your mom...
Hello, Steph, Rima & Crystal...
Hi all.
Great workout and was excitd as fred picked up our computer that was being fixed... well they screwed it all up and in freds "mood" he managed to mess something up so now my wireless router isnt working... so im using someone else in the neighborhoods... *sigh*
NOT our evening... trust me on that.
Gonna go take an advil and go to bed.
Love to all...
Tina, I hate those kind of days that nothing goes right...
ugh.... take a breather....
:) love you....
I'm off tomorrow, my phsych appt before scheduling my surgery... and my OB/GYN called to follow up on my pap & mammo.... have to go by there tomorrow as well... :(
Tina & Leigh Ann, thanks for the sweet posts to my faith & friends...
:)
Good luck with everything tomorrow, Marci...and I won't be cancelling any appts; tummy just does not want to stop hurting (burning, more like it); took a swig of mylanta today and it seemed to help a little, so YAH, my ulcer's back; I'll be absolutely floored if it's not
Leighann...you're even!! woohoo! Now you can scratch that off your list...even though you couldn't work out...you worked it out :) I loved talking to you too :)
Marci :) I'll be thinking of you tomorrow for all your appts!!
Kathi...hope the stomach rests tonight :)
Tina ...UGH!!!!!!! That's rough...glad to hear the neighbors have a signal LOL...amazing times we live in...
I think for the next few weeks, I'll be "weighing" my stress level...lol; right now, it's at its highest..10+; had a couple of breakdowns tonight...God, I hope that doesn't mean something else happened in the family
Ms. Perdue, paging Ms. Perdue...
I am alive, y'all! Just working my heinie off. Well, I wish that would work. :) It seems that somehow, despite all of my hard workouts, since I have been trying to eat nutritious foods at regular intervals, my ass has decided that it likes it...I have gained about 3 pounds in the past month. Seriously. I am reversing strategies...I am backing off on my workouts and my calories for the next bit until I rein in the problem...1200 calories a day, and nothing to drink but water and green tea...bye bye, beer and diet soda. :) Lacto-ovo vegetarianism has worked for me in the past...we will see!
I am off to eat some lettuce; AKA breakfast of champions.
Well, I forgot that I haven't really worked out in almost 2 weeks, just sporadically, AND I am probably holding some water, period any day, so maybe I am being a bit hard on myself. That definitely could account for 3 pounds...
Morning ladides...heres hoping for a better day. Jenna plays volleyball today against scripps so that will be fun. ScripsHS is close enuff for me to go to so I dont hafta miss it.
Hey all!!
yes, Kathi...I would work on finding your peaceful place too..my father in law is a pro at it....he says ...when you know it's out of your hands and you can't control it...let it go...it's all in god's hands and his control....and we have to trust in that :) I'm trying really hard in areas in my life to do just that...not an easy thing to do...he told me it just clicked on day for him and he was completely at peace :)
Steph....glad to see you chime in and visit....Awww it's got to be your water retention...your all around so healthy!!!! :D Glad to here you have a workload...job security, right!! LOL...I feel for you too working so hard
Hey Tina...beat those Scrippies!!!!! LOL...I'll be out in Lakeside helping out at Cindy's nursery this afternoon after work :D
Yes, Brenda. I am working from the famine cycle, back to the feast, as they say, and thank goodness. :)
Gosh, what a rant I had about my stupid 3 pounds this morning...I am such a weirdo.
Not a weirdo steph! Look how I flipped out over losing ONE pound. HAHAHA.
Now THATS weird.
feast on :) Steph!!
LOL...and the thing about that 3 pounds and 1 one....nobody can tell the difference either way...It's that darn scale LOL
I don't know when I'll start my period...with the amount of stress I've been under, it might be another month; and maybe that's why my tummy is hurting too...haven't started it yet, and it would have normally started last week
Stephanie,
Hey you and btw you are not weird! But, I think it's water retention as well. Here's to falling off the roof - I just climbed back up on it! LOL!
Marci,
Hope your appt went well.
Tina and Brenda - Hey girlies!
Kathi,
Hope your tummy feels better!
My mom is not doing good - they are moving her to another hospital and that is her last hope as the doctor put it. She is going into renal failure and they can't keep her blood pressure up...
Check In everyone...
Kathi, got yours - no worries!
Oh, Leigh Ann; I'm so sorry...hope this last hospital can work miracles for her; renal failure, is that kidneys?
My "daily stress level" is about a six today; I think that's only cuz I got out and got some fresh air by taking the bus to my dad's house, where I am now and will be until tomorrow morning
How did the appt. go, Marci?
The only thing that HORRID about being here now, is there's something dead (we think it's a mouse..could just be rotting meat though) in the garage and it REEKS to high heaven; and my brother just called and wants ME to find the damn thing...PRAY FOR ME; if I don't make it out, call 911....lol
Good Luck with that, Kathi:)
Hey all.
Leigh Ann... did you get my check in from friday? I was down a pound. YAY!!
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Just got back from the volleyball game and all 3 teams got beat by scripps... damn them anyway.
Our computer is still broke... our internet is still broke... not sure what the hell our problem is... *sigh* thank god for neighbors... hahaha
Gotcha - did I move ahead a week?
Damn those Srippie's!
Must have been the beer...
It was bad enuff watching our boys soccer get killed... but to watch my baby girl... and she was so mad...LOL
Are you in Pcola or with your mom?
hahaha!
THATS it...it was the beer... sounds good... hahahaa
In Pcola...waiting to hear about mom when she gets to Baptist.
Well i hope they can help. I know when renal failure starts things are pretty bad... I wish there was something i could do for you...
We will hafta get drunk again this weekend... LOL... keep each other company while we TIE ONE ON... HAHA
Leighann...I'm so sorry to hear the news on your mom...I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...Is there anything I can do for you, my friend?? Here's a HUG and a kiss~ We're all here to ride it out with you!!!
Tina....gosh that's too bad about the computer and internet!! UGH!!
Those darn Srippies LOL!! They'll get them next time...I'm sure it is hard to watch your baby sad :(
Kathi...OMG!! Uhhh did you find the source????
Marci....whating to hear, as well, about your appts!!
NO, DAMN IT!! And the hotter it gets, the worse the smell, I hear; *sigh*
Mmmm, Kathi...reminiscent of my dead chicken carcass in my car trunk. That smell finally did go away, by the way. :)
Stephanie...Ewww...I remember that:)
Kathi, Hope you find it, I guess:)
Yes, Tina, maybe we will have to meet again on here and have a drink together.
Brenda, thanks for the hug and kiss:)
Hey girlies....
lots of posts I missed yesterday.. and I couldn't get my laptop to log on last night... who knws what's wrong with it...
anyways...
Please welcome me into the "Thyroid Club" my levels were extremely low.. I see an Endocrinologist on the 21st. My vitamin D level was also very low so must take 2000 units daily supple...
My Medical Phsych appt went great.. he was awesome.. hmmmm... may just have to keep seeing him... very easy to talk to...
waiting on 1 more result... then I should be good to go! :)
I have to try and go back and read the posts and catch up!
Marci, Did they start you on meds? Which ones?
My mom was doing a little better the nurse said, but then my sister said she is back on both BP meds...she is going to call me when she gets back up there...
Hey Leighann...glad for that news on your mom...hoping her meds pull her up too!!
Marci...geez that's too bad about your thyroid and the Vit D level...a friend of mine had the Vit D problems too and she felt so much better just getting that in check... You'll be doing marathons with Steph once the thyroid and Vit D fixed :)
Steph ...I, too, remember your dead chicken UGH!!!!!
Kathi...hope it's found and gone LOL
I'm leaving work at 10am to go pick up my cousin in Ontario...then our travels will take us to LAX via Hollywood, Beverly Hills then dinner at the Santa Monica Pier....I'll drop her off at LAX 10pm then will come home...I should be home by midnight ..then will sleep in to come to work at 10am tomorrow...She's really excited to see those places :) And I'm so happy to do it~
Tina :) I wanna do happy hour on the blog!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL..
Morning Ladies! Thats good news about your mom LeighAnn! Keep us up on how its going... I hope the meds help.
Brenda you are ABSOLUTELY invited to BOOGER GIRLS BLOG HAPPY HOUR. hahahahaha.
Leigh Ann, praying for your mom's recovery...
Brenda, I am so jealous.. would love to go with you .. and yes, you can join us Booger's anytime..
:)
Leigh Ann, I'm going today to get me a multi vitamin and extra Vitamin D... but I don't do thyroid meds until I see the doctor on the 21st....
Strss level is maxed out right now...my aunt's obit is up on Legacy.com, if you want to go see; name is Colleen Walsh...had a major meltdown after reading it
I SO NEED A DRINK RIGHT NOW; may I join the Booger Girls Party? I'll sit away from all of you cuz I'm smoking again..started after Mom died
LA, Steph...you "Bi-Carbonate"..what is that measured for? Went to the doctor for a follow up from the hospitalization and he said that mine is quite low; mine is 15, and it should be somewhere in the 20s...is that dangerous if it gets too low? Gonna have a recheck of that and cholesterol next week when I visit the Neurologist for another follow up
Kathi,
Our "happy-hour" is via the blog...check out the previous section of posts when me, Tina and Marci were drinking and blogging! LOL! It was great!
Brenda,
What a fun time!
Stephanie,
I will be home a week from tomorrow!!! We must get together.
Tina,
When does the new soccer season start for you?
My Mom is really struggling...
Hello...
Hey babe... are you still there?
What did they say about your mom?
Kathi, sorry about your struggles..
I will go look at teh legacy page.
Kathi,
I visited your aunt's legacy page.
what kind words and a beautiful tribute to her sweet soul and wonderful life. :)
Gosh, I am lonely,..
where are my boogers!!!!!! ?????
I am sitting in the living room with a dog (who thinks she human) sleeping on my feet... I can't move...
I have a few fun pictures to post...
will try that until someone joins in....
gosh I'm bored... LOL
BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL....
OK, I'm done...
good night sweet ladies.....
(I sound like Shakespeare or something!!! ) LOL
until we meet again!!!!
Nonnie, has a little buzz.... too much testing.. and Nonnie is STRESSED out....
I'm here! Marci, read your comment on my blog, and I just thought it was time to put my feelings down...couldn't do it before; I've also put a post on my mom's memorial site that's set up through the mortuary (don't have the address though, but basically said the same thing)
LA, I know about the "blog happy hour" posts; I did actually read it and had a pretty good laugh.
LA, I HATE saying this, but if your mom is getting close to the time of letting go, has anyone told her that it's ok to, if she wants? I, with all my heart, truly believe that a person "hangs on" until someone tells them that's it's ok, and that they'll (the people remaining) be fine. I was actually gonna call you today, but with all my meltdows, didn't feel I could be strong for you. I'll try and call you this weekend. Love ya
Kathi, that bicarb level is an electrolyte (normal is 20-29 according to my chart). The lungs and kidneys are responsible for maintaining that level, and I think a low value could be from shock or hyperventilation, which I think would be safe to say you have had both with your mom's passing, then your aunt...gosh, I still cannot believe that. :( Electrolyte disturbances can be bad and I would definitely let the doctors keep an eye on that for you.
And I totally understand, but please don't smoke!! :(
Leigh Ann, I am hoping for the best for your mom. Definitely give me a buzz when you get in next week and let's try to do something, even if it's just an hour for Starbucks and shopping at Target for candles (my candle stock is dangerously low...) :)
Marci, the warm doggie having you pinned sound very comfortable. There is a reason why kings always had a nest of hounds with them on long winter nights...how's that for a Shakespeare setting? :)
Brenda, the tour sounds wonderful! I would love to see those places too!
Well, tally-ho, here we go...off to type again. 12-hour work day yesterday and I am tired, but a good tired. Time to do it all again. Baby needs princess shoes...ha ha!
Oh, I forgot to say that I will be out of pocket on Monday, girls. I have orientation with my new company, from 8a-5p. I was wondering what I could possibly do on orientation that would take a full 8 hours. I am told we will be discussing HIPAA and ethics, one of which according to a cursory perusal of their handbook includes refraining from a sexual relationship with any current or former patient... !!!
Not that that's funny, but you know... :)
Happy Friday!!!
Still haaving computer problems and router issues. :o( sucks.
LeighAnn... the soccer season starts tonight... lol... no rest for the wicked i say. They have split C-division into Upper and Lower. Put us in upper - with teams like Kickin Back - who will simply kick our asses... and Lower C - where they put mamas and pappas... go figure.
Gonna take the computer back to the shop and freds gonna yell at the guy... then we are gonna have breakfast together... oh... did i mention im not working today? YAY.
Went to the gym with Fred yesterday since brenda wasnt here. Tonight is soccer at 6:30. Not sure if she will be coming to watch or not. Brenda??? How was your tourist time??
Love ya all!!
Good morning ladies...
will try and blog thru the day...
we've been busy again....
Leigh Ann, how's your mom?
Kathi, your aunt's legacy page was very nice... :)
Tina, good luck tonight!
Brenda? you going?
Steph, I really don't know what you could do for an 8 hour orientation!! How boring!
bring your laptop and the booger girls will get you thru it! ha
Hey all...only a moment here to say hello and I'm thinking of all of you!! I did read the posts...will be back tomorrow night ...
Weigh in is one pound down Leighann
So much love and support for you Leighann and Kathi~
Tina...thinking of you and the computer issues and SOCCOR..kick butt tonight, ok!!
Marci..wishing you lots of good health and a good weekend!
Steph..take care going into the new company!!!
Thanks, Steph, for the info on my bicarbonates; yes, I will let the docs keep an eye on that for me; yeah, I've had both shock and hyperventilation (A LOT OF IT IN THE LAST THREE WEEKS), but he also said that that could also be a side affect of the Diamox I'm on for my "episodes" (acidosis?)...like I said, I'm gonna get it rechecked next week
Marci, thank you for leaving a comment on my aunt's guestbook; wasn't expecting it though; I'm gonna go there now to see who else has left a comment...all the people on there so far, except you, have been all my cousins (my brother left one also)
Steph, can smoking affect your electrolytes? I'm done after tomorrow (my aunt's services are tomorrow morning at 9am CST...so you can bet what I'll be doing at 7 here...prayin the Rosary)
Hey ladies!!! I think our computer issues may be resolved!!! not the router issues.. .but the computer issues... lol
Played shitty soccer.. *oops... sorry Marci* (im supposed to try to keepthis G rated... lol) but we stunk up the field... got beat 7 to 2... and simply cuz we were bad... and THEY weere really good.
oH... almost forgot...im flat for the week... *SIGH* I was on a losing roll too... damnit...
I don't keep up with weight on my ticker, but I am starting to believe I should, after my PMS meltdown last week. :) At least that way it won't sneak up on me! HA HA HA!
I lost 2 pounds this week. Damn water weight...I also did 4 weight circuits, added three 20-minute jumproping sessions and ran 8 miles, for the ticker.
I also bought a Latin dancing instruction disk, so I have been doing Salsa and Merengue and there is some hip-hip stuff in there too...fun, and funny! You'd be surprised how much it works the lower body! :)
Hip Hip.....HA HA HA HA! Of course, I meant hip-hop. :)
LOL! Stephanie, that is too funny and wow you really stepped it up this week.
Tina, that stinks about soccer. It like we can never catch a break with those people.
Brenda, congrats on the weight loss.
Kathi, I will have to check you Aunt's page out this weekend.
Marci, I almost left this am for Jackson to see mom, but it's such a rollercoaster! I have decided to stay put unless something drastically changes - either for the better or the worst - I am prepared...
BTW, I am down a pound or so...
One of my sister is giving me grief over not being there EVERY minute...
{{{SIGH}}}
I told my brother that she needs to hush, because we all have different relationships with mom and we all grieve differently and I don't have to explain either one to her!
But the guilt remains...
My exhusband, Scott, was pissed when I was telling him how rude she was to me...we were still married when I had custody of both of my little sisters...he was like you have always done so much for them...don't let her guilt you...do what is right for you and remember that you have to have leave and command support to see your kids and all...he made me feel a little better.
Whew, the drama! Thanks for listening!
Brenda and Stephanie,
Great job on ya'lls progress this week!!! Did you guys give me data last week and I missed it? If so give it to me again or let me know how you want me to record it all - you guys are so good checking and I don't want to miss up your tickers!
Can you tell that the coffee has kicked in? LOL!!!
Morning Ladies...
LeighAnn, scott is absolutely right and im glad he was able to help you feel better. Guilt is a destructive feeling...and so unneccessary. Love you girly.
Getting a mani and wax today... wheeee.
Well, they're probably just getting done with my aunt's service..all of my thoughts right now are on/to my uncle and cousins that lost a beautiful wife and mother (she was also a grandmother and great-grandmother); I'm gonna call my uncle in a couple of weeks, after it's settled dpwm a bit, to see how he and rest of the family are doing...I can't get over how much we have in common now; I have so much empathy for them
Tina...I did that yesterday... today I am going to work out and do some shopping - Paul and the girls got me several gift cards for my birthday - he's knows thats the only way I will go to the mall, LOL! Love you, too!
Kathi,
Hope the service goes well - you are all in my prayers.
No gym for me today... maybe tomorrow. Hope brenda can go... but if not cutie patootie fred will, as he doesnt want me "hangin with the marines" when he isnt present... haha
Leigh Ann, there was nothing for me to report the week before. I ran (or tried to!) only 2 days, for a total of 6 miles. I did not touch a weight. I was still sick. But, I feel better about my progress this week, so I will just go with that, if you don't mind.
I am glad you are coming home next weekend! And, I totally agree with Scott. He is such a great guy. :)
Hey all... long night... long story...
got home from E.R. with Gabbi at 1:30 a.m. this morning...
her first soccer attempt.. dislocated thumb!
Leigh Ann, you do what you have to do..I mean, the others realize that your job cannot allow you to be right now.. it's not like them, they work and then run to the hospial... you would never sleep... don't worry over that...
Steph, Hip Hip.. too funny!
Thanks chickee's!!! For all of your support.
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