About the being frustrated at doctors....it took 33 FRICKIN YEARS and two trips up to Los Angeles to come up with a "name" for my episodes...they're called Paroxysmal Diskinesia; I can't tell you guys what a sigh of relief both me and my mom had after not knowing what the hell they were for so long
Thanks Steph :) Glad to be back up and around...I have my energy back :D Hoping your day is good!! I know you're family is excited for Leighann to be getting back home :) How's the weather??? Did the snow let up?? It's hot here :( I'm done with this weather LOL...although I don't want frigid temps...just much much cooler would be nice LOL
LA and Bren, yes, it was a HUGE relief; I was starting to think the doctors all thought that we were crazy; I'm just glad they're not actual seizures, cuz then I wouldn't be able to drive...and that would just SUCK
Brenda, so good to see you up and about and your chipper self!!!!
LA, hoping you made it safe and sound in P'cola...
Tina, enjoy your day off tomorrow... Brenda glad you got a day off today... I have to work BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!! did take off 1/2 a day today to do KK's senior pics!! YEAH!!!!! another down!!!! almost!!!
Kathi,glad you have some answers after that long waiting!! you are incredible in your journey!!!!
Kristi, where you off today????
I am sure Steph worked right thru it!!! the trooper she is....
Renee',,,,, what up with you S.I.L.????? so glad you are blogging!!!
No, it didn't snow any more. Right now, the temp is 22 degrees, according to my screen, but the wind chill has to be single digits. Wow, Kathi. It has to be much worse in Illinois! I think it's supposed to break and start warming back up around mid week. Yay!
It was weird yesterday...I left and it was 33 degrees with flurries and by the time I arrived at the barracks it was clear with sunshine and 67 degrees!
Working on my pkg!!! Looks like I will be home in March per my detailer!
Good Morning everyone!!! Where was I on this historical day..besides being at work, I can say...I was on the blog with all of you :) Hope this day is good for all!!
LA, how nice! March!!!!!! You will be all settled in by the booger trip!
Me too Brenda, here at work.... :( my quota here is getting harder and harder and more stressful! UGH!!!!!!!!!!! Someone tell my boss we are in a recession!!!!! LOL
Happy Tuesday everyone! I must get caught up on everyone's blogs tonight... I see lots of new posts... and me... nothing I am boring!!!!
Happy Tuesday! Busy busy for me. I am letting my team clock out to go watch the innaguration on the tv they have set up in one of the training rooms. Told them they were welcome to watch... I just wasnt paying them to do so. :o)
Many are going... I have too much to do today. Trying to get into the doc. Think I have an eye infection... OUCH.
Tina...oh your eye :( hope all goes well at the doc!! How is Zach's eye?? A few of us here at work joined our director in the kitchen to watch the speech...Ummm..on the clock LOL :)
Marci...that's too bad about the quota...no doubt..economy..I don't say recession...I say depression
Happy Inauguration Day!!! I've had my DVR recording the events of today since 6:30 this morning...probably should have just caught the actual swearing in, but oh well...I can always fast forward through a lot of it
LA, I'm so happy for you that you'll for sure be home in March (for good)....and that is so freaky about the temps
Steph, I think it is worse, weather wise, in IL, cuz they're closer to Canada, and the "arctic blasts" than ya'll are
Yes, I have never been up there, Kathi, but I don't think I would like it; although, it could not be much colder than it is here, right now.... ;)
Good news about your replacement being identified, and the wheels are rolling for March, Leigh Ann. Very exciting!
Brenda, I am with you. Recession/Depression. Too many people with lost jobs and homes...I am ready for Mr. Obama to sit down at his desk and get to work, like the rest of us, lucky enough to still have desks! :)
Getting ready to go to the doc for my eyes. Think its probably alergic conjunctivitis... from the weird weather...but wanna be sure
LA - that is SO great that you will be home permenanely in march! Did you and Paul tell the kids when you were home this weekend?
Brenda - guess your boss is just nicer than me... LOL. Letting you watch On the Clock. haha. I had a couple of folks take vacation today so they could enjoy the festivities...so thought it would be really unfair if the folks that came to work got paid to watch. ha
Marci - Good luck with those quotas! Kick your boss in the shin and tell him to lower the quotas and skip the fancy parties in Nawlins! LOL
Steph - Im sorry you guys are freezin your butts off there! I will make YOU a scarf!! LOL
Everyone else have a great day! Off to the eye doc!
Hey Ladies... I was right... alergic conjucntivitis...with dirty contacts = very sore red eyes. He did give me some antibiodic drops JUST IN CASE... and here i sit... in my GLASSES. Which, unless you sleep with me, you will never see me wear. hahaha.
Steph... YOU will get a scarf! Consider it done. :o)
Hope everyone is having a GREAT evening. I was supposed to go to the gym... damn it. Oh well - there is always tomorrow...
I HATE having conjunctivitis, Tina; I used to get that all the time...hope you feel better soon
Steph, I'm ready also for Mr. President to turn this country around; I know this is mean, but I can't tell you what a sense of relief I had when I saw George W's plane take off from AAFB for Texas on the news today (and even before that...what used to be Marine One taking off from the Capitol); but, AND I WILL SAY THIS UNTIL THE DAY I DIE, Thank you, Mr. Bush, for protecting our country after 9/11 - never had another terrorist attack since then, so he did some good..
I feel so incredibly blessed to watch history being made today
I'm with you Kathi and Steph...many good points made :) Now let's all sing together shall we...God Bless America...Land that I love...la la la LOL :)
Tina...hope your eyes get better real quick!! I'm sure you look adorable in your glasses :) BTW...I can make the gym tomorrow...I shall pick you up when you are ready :)
Hi, Brenda! I hope you are snoozing well, along with everyone else!
Tina, I hope your ouchie is better soon! I don't think I could put a contact in my eye. I would gouge out my eyeball....I would have to be a nerdy librarian, with some black horn-rims! :) I would SO do that! Remember Lisa Loeb?
Good Morning all :) Hope we all have a good one !!!
How's your eyes Tina?? Let me know about the gym today...I'm good for being the driver
Steph...cute about the glasses :) I'm sure you'd look adorable too...Gosh I hated wearing mine from 2nd grade on...my family didn't have money so mine were the rejects of the shop LOL...but now there isn't that stigma of wearing them and the ugliest ones are now the cutest LOL...go figure...I've have lasik (about 10+ years ago and so did Steve) since and it was like a full blown miracle when it was done WOW!
I remember wanting to wear my sisters glasses...how strange:)
My Gucci watch has finally died. I took it in last month to have the battery replaced and he told me that it wasn't the battery:( So, when it stops again it's just done! Paul gave it to me our first Mother's Day together (15 yrs ago) and I don't know if I can find another like it.
Right now I'm watching/listening to Mass on EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network; it's the Catholic Channel), since I can't get to Mass a lot in person
Ah, thanks Brenda! I am sure you were a pretty little girl, glasses and all! :) I hated my whole face/person when I was small, thanks to my mean older brother. I think it is a wonder we all turn out okay, the things kids go through when they are small sometimes...BTW, older sib has long since apologized. :)
hey girls ... no weigh in this week ... have been working out at home since Lola Belle can't go to nursery ... I can't post any pictures of her, sorry ... she is the most adorable thing ever ... but if you email me then I can send you a private picture when I download them s.oatsvall@comcast.net
I am super excited LA will be coming home ... Huge Prayer Answered !!!
Brenda hope you are feeling better now ... check out teamalexander.blogspot.com ... she is one of my dear friends and has a post that will break your heart, but i know you will appreciate it ...
I did buy one of the Biggest Loser DVD workouts and it is kicking my butt literally ... I can't even sit ...
well, off to feed Lola, fold laundry and cook dinner !!! Love you guys ... Have a great week !!!
Hey Gwen...sweet Lola! Speaking of sweet when is Maggie's first appt?Everyone she begins skull reconstructive sugery next month. This process will take a year if not more.
Steph, anymore news on your mom - everyone they found a mass on her brain.
Thanks for asking, Leigh Ann....no, we don't mind you sharing. :)
No more word yet on my mom. They got the prelim read from the radiologist, and now she has been referred to St. Thomas here in Nashville for an eval by a neurosurgeon for a more definitive diagnosis. That takes place next week. She also has 6 polyps in her maxillary sinus, or maybe the sphenoid, I can't remember, but she also has a referral to an ENT for that. Lots of follow-up appointments and she is exhausted and very depressed. She was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma several years ago and underwent chemoradiation for that, so all of this happening on top of her immunity being suppressed....she is a sick lady. She is just very hopeful and holding onto the fact that she has primary custody of my little niece, and we all need her.
Also, I forgot to mention that she went in for a rotator cuff repair just after Christmas, and her heart stopped under the anesthesia. She has had a very hard time.
Wow; that is a lot of stuff to deal with, Steph; keeping her in my prayers as well..
Please also keep my cousin, Mark Casey, in your prayers; I think I mentioned him before...he's the one with throat cancer and has a trach; he's got an appt at UCLA in the morning for a second opinion before he has another surgery on his throat (not sure what they're gonna do this time); I talked to my Aunt Carol (his mom) earlier and she said that he's just got the greatest attitude about this whole thing.... I used to "live" at that hospital when I was little and going through all of my medical problems...best hospital in the country, in my (biased) opinion
OMG... Steph, thinking and praying for you and your mom....
LA,, Gwen, please tell me more about that babies surgery.. did I miss that about the skull... is Miss Maggie like 4 ???? I don't remember reading all the extensives about this.....
Tina, How are those eyes???? it was great conveying emails today.... I was really lost on everything! thank you for enlightening me!!!! LOL
Brenda, miss you soooooo much!!! you are such a strong person on this blog!
Kathi, glad you enjoyed the inauguration! what a moment in history!
Kristi you seem to be soooo busy.. .I miss you when you post... so HELLO!!!!!!
Oh know...Steph...I'm so sorry to hear about everything your mom is going through...do know that I will absolutely add her to my prayer list and at our bible study!! Please use the blog and just vent..we are all here for YOU ..BIG HUGS!!!!
Gwen...again..I will absolutely add Maggie to my prayer list and at bible study!! She's a special little girl :) BIG HUGS!! We are here for you on this blog...share and vent!!
Kathi...I'll add your cousin to my prayer list and at bible study too!! What a hard time for him and the family...You know we'll be here for you...BIG HUGS!!
Tina...hoping your eyes are better this evening!! And the prayers will continue for you!!
Marci...hello!!! hoping all is healthy and well with you!!!!! And the family!! :)
and the hellos continue...to everyone!!! Lot's of love to all!!!
She does have a kind and gracious heart, doesn't she, Marci?!
Thank you, Bren, for your prayers for my cousin; I know for a fact they're working. He has such a strong and amazing family; I know they're all helping him through this (No, I'm not referring to me or our other cousins...he's married with two girls, but he also has seven siblings, one of which is an identical twin, so he has BUNCH of nieces/nephews)
Wow. My heart goes out to all... It is easy to loose perspective on the important things in life. I am happy that I can count on such strong women to help me think about it... So many trials and tests. I am keeping you in my prayers.
I need someone's help; I'm at my dad's and CANNOT get my email for some reason; my mom got broadband when she was alive and it's been fine up until now; I'M ABOUT TO PULL OUT MY HAIR TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON; but at least I can get on here and the internet...PHEW; I think I'd really go bonkers if I couldn't do that
NO NO NO NO NO... no rain tomorrow! I need to play SOCCER!!! I have had minimal excercise this week.. i MUST...PLAY... SOCCER... MUST... must... mmm..ust....
Just think...you can burn more calories running through rain drops LOL...I'm sure the rain drops will stop for that game...sur eof it :)
I just heard on the mornings news that didn't make the news LOL (oddities) The pres of France has announced how he lost 9 pounds...he does kegal excercises...Hmmm does it really work?? I don't know but I'm doing kegals right now and will do them every day at work...leaving myself a post it note LOL
Awwwww it will not rain tomorrow from 7:00 -9:00 :)
Kathi..Kegals are a form of conditioning for the peranium (sp?) and surrounding areas...helps those who have dribble issues, helps those who need to push a baby out, helps those who wanna have great sex...etc LMAO
Hey ladies..... I can't read all the posts.... I do see about kegals and great sex and it is true!!! LOL
however, I was blessed with a 25 year old 160lb baby boy this morning.... he is an agent in training... and yes, you guessed it.. I am the Trainer.... UGH!!!!! like I don't have enough to do... my boss has given me another kid! all jokes aside, he is a wonderful man, very quiet, nice... and he is learning quick! He and I will stay late tonight and make calls...
the plus to all of this....
whatever he writes.... I also get paid for!!!! a silver lining in every cloud!!!! I'm pushing the boy hard!
well that's the only plus.... b/c I can tell you it is a full time job in itself trying to train an agent to run their own business.... we have to teach him how to sell, how to do paperwork, how to hire potential clients, how to deal with people, good and bad... and how cute.... Madison has a crush on him... she met him tonight and had to give him a hug goodbye! LOL
We do need the rain...but on the other hand; going home on a bus in the rain, isn't my idea of fun; so I'm with Tina......NO RAIN, NO RAIN, NO RAIN
Now, shall we get into a chant/discussion about what tastes great and what's less filling??? By me asking that, you know what kind of day I've had a Dad's *sigh*
As far as spirits being up...... not so much, Marci; I don't know why, but the shower days are the ones where I miss my mom the most (or at least have the most meltdowns); and I don't know, maybe it's just that being here two days straight, instead of every other, is too much... it's not for two and a half months, but maybe it's the thought of Easter/my birthday (just happens to be on the same day this year) coming; think I'm gonna go for a walk around the block to clear my head....
Hey everyone! I FINALLY made it to the gym! Good ole fred went with me.
LA - thanks for the NO RAIN chant!!
Marci - too cute about Madison!!
Kathi - hope tomorrow is better
Steph - I have 1/3 of your scarf done... i started and then had to start over... didnt like the way it was looking. So... end of next week and I will be done... if all goes well!
Brenda - hope you are having fun assisting in class!!
Hi everyone. had to share. I had a kick ass snack tonight!!! five celery sticks (big'uns) two triangles of the low fat Laughing cow cheese (if you haven't tried those, you need to!!) and chopped olives. Mashed the olives and cheese together, spread on the celery. about a hundred calories for the whole thing. mmmmmmmmmmmmm
How would everyone feel if I only changed tickers...what I mean is that I wouldn't do each week on our personal ticker pages, but I would update the tickers whenever anyone gave me their weight loss/gain...
Since everyone doesn't weigh in everyweek for vaious reasons it would save me from still making a post...
It's so odd ..the weather guy said we actually got alot of rain yesterday...but we didn't see it...due to the dry air ..it rained at 5000ft..but never hit the ground..WEIRD!
Kristi..your snack did sound yummy :) Mmmmm WTG!
Hey Marci...oh my ..best of luck during your double job on the job ...cute about your little one and the crush :)
Leighann and Steph..hoping you have a good day :)
Tina WTG on the gym...I actually got soooo much done due to my bailing on the gym...It was alot of little stuff that added up to alot of time actually spent ...was worth it for me to not go to the gym for that :) The class was excellent!! Today is the gym and then I've got more stuffs to check up on :) good luck at the game tonight!!
Heading to the doctor to see if my thyroid (had blood drawn on Wed) is still in check. Except for the weight gain, I feel ok...I was thinking though, it's been six months since I started the Zoloft for my anxiety...that could explain the weight gain. I am in denial about it being beer! LOL!
Well I would say that the beer is not a new addition, it's adding the Zoloft that has been a change for you. I would definitely say that could be causing your weight increase. :)
Brenda, I would love to come, but if all goes well, I am planning a trip to Houston that weekend. I hope I make it! Charleston in April, Houston in May....busy spring!
I am told that my great-granddad was from New Orleans, and I would love to see it some day!
Must be the zoloft...I go to the doc on Monday and am going to TELL them that I want to reduce it from 100 to 75...50 wasn't enough, but the world could end with me on a 100 and I would just SMILE! Maybe that will help with the weight as well...
That's funny about the results of 100!! I like that! You can't be doing too bad if you can smile, right? ;)
Hey, I am so mad. I got my steamable veggie bags that you just pop in the microwave and they are good to go, but apparently I grabbed one that contained some sort of brown sauce....YUCK! I don't understand why everything has to be covered in goo...just plain ol' broccoli, please! Gross. Lucky thing I had another.
woohoo!! glad to hear your thyroid is good Leighann :) that's funny about the world ending and there is Leighann smiling...it's a funny visual LOL!!
Ewww Steph...that sounds gross! about the brown goo....unless it was some sort of asian sauce...glad you had another! Aww that's too bad about the clash in travel plans :( glad about you travling but...too bad you couldn't work it out for Nawlins
EEEEWWWWW, Steph; about the brown yuck...I've got a bag of brocoli in my freezer also...just be glad it doesn't have PB in it...did you guys here about the recall?
Hi all..leaving work now...was going to the gym but..oh know...I'm not going again..so bad bad of me :( BUT I am going to go buy groceries and do many things at home :D
Hey Marci...I'd like to say I'm at 100% but I'm not :( I have a doc appt next Weds...it's time for them to MANAGE my healthcare LOL...I'll stop there LOL!!
Win Big Tina!!! Kristi..have a wonderful evening watching your hubby play soccor too!!
LA, does Zoloft make you drowsy, like Ativan does (or it does to me)? I'm gonna see if I can get on that...maybe that'll help with the meltdowns and panic attacks (?)
Whoo Hooo! Soccer wasnt cancelled!!! YAAY!! Play at 7:20! A team I know nothing about... all i can say is being in Upper C - which now includes the B league teams... SUCKS. We will see if we can take a single win this season... *sigh* Oh well...I play for the excersize and commradery... so win or lose I will have fun. :o)
No, Marci; I only take the Ativan when I have my episodes... well, I'm supposed to anyway; I do take one when I get majorly paniced; just to calm me down
well I understand Kathi, why don't they have you on a daily maintenannce so you don't get to the panic mode??? that's what we did for Maddi... she also takes zoloft daily... and she has not had a panic episode in over 4 months.... I have a little extra pill just in case... to calm her and make her sleep....
Tina.... so glad you are able to play tonight!!!!!!! I am routing for ya'll to kick ass!!!!!!
Bren, are you free anytime this weekend? I just threw away the majority of what I had in the freezer, cuz they were past their exp. date... need more frozen dinners
That's a good question, Marci; have an appt with PC doc on the 4th; I'll have to ask him if he can put me on a low dose of something...but then again, if they all make you sleepy, I don't want to take it cuz I need to be alert when I'm at Dad's
Kathi, if its a low doze daily regimine.... it just keeps you in gear..... doesn't make you groggy.... it's the high doze get me out of a panic attack that knocks you out! Each body requires different.... Madison is actually on 75 mg of zoloft.... and you couldn't even tell she's on anything..... the 50 mg she was still have break thru crying spelling... and thinking she was having a heart attack.... now she's on an even page.... and she can function...
I meant to say crying spells.... geez!!!!!!!!! she gets up at 7 a.m.... and as of right now... she is still up... and not cranky.... at school all day....
it goes to show you that her attacks... and anxiety... versus Leigh Anns are quite different....
Madison's are obviously more severe than LA;s... IE weight and age and mg...... although LA's are very serious.... by the time Maddi is older she will be on much more mg.... b/c the body starts to adjust to the mg..... but like I said earlier, each person is different.... LA, started her regimine last year (huh LA, correct me if wrong) and Maddi has been on zoloft for 3 years now.... she started at 25, and 3 months later at 50... now is at 75... I hope this is her even doze... for a while...
I also started on zoloft about 2 years ago, b/c of what Maddi was going thru.... it was hard to see my baby so critical.... now I am on a daily doze of Effexor 75 mg..... (and yes, I LOVE Effexor... it is my true LOVE!!!!)..... and of course MIKE!!!!!!
Have to ask him about Effexor too and see what he thinks...I know people are different and later become immune to a dose; that's true with any drug (when I get UTIs, they have to START at a high dose b/c the lower ones don't work well at all)....thanks for all the info, Marci; have to jot this all down so I don't forget to ask him
What a world of Rx treatment on this blog LOL...amazing what we all can learn from each other :)
Hey Kathi...I sure wish I could help you out this weekend but I'm fully loaded..please know I would if I could...the downtime I have is truely needed for home stuff and to rest me :) The next open slot I have is Feb3 ..no joke LOL...
Hey Tina...glad you had fun at the game :D score only matters when you win!!! LMAO!! I miss you too!! No, poor Brenda, always busy :( The only time it's poor Brenda is when she's doing something she doesn't like LOL...otherwise, it's pretty much all things within my control :) I wouldn't change anything other than having more time to do more things!!!!!!! I love my life!!! And the people in it :D
PS...we had a meeting today at work..they are still trying to work out the kinks in our system and company for us to work at home...my boss said to me..Brenda there will be no weed picking during the workday, if you work at home LMAO!!!!!!! Loved it!!! My repsonse was..yes, Brenda will be picking weeds during the workday because she will have her work done early!! LOL
LOL Bren...wonder what his/her response was to what you said; no prob about the store...I'll call my ihss worker and see if she can come up
PRAYERS NEEDED: Got an email from my cousin (who's brother has the throat cancer) and told me that my other cousin'll have surgery again on the 2nd up at UCLA; could go one of two ways...if they find that there is no more cancer, they'll just close up and send him home; if there is, he's gonna have his voice box, larynx, etc. removed and have a total reconstruction using his thigh muscle, I think (have to re-read her email); but as of the appt yesterday, the cells are dead (but the biopsy was taken too soon after a radiation treatment)...so would/could you all say a special prayer for my cousin, Mark Casey? Thanks, guys
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Ok...Happy Monday All. Sitting her with John and Stephanie listening to music.
Rayna and Mackenzie are at Gwens. I saw Lola Belle and she is PERFECT!
Heading out in the am...
Awe... sweet baby.... Lola Belle!
Glad you are enjoying your evening with steph and john... and of course Paul! :) safe travels tomorrow....
good evening everyone....
we have been steady cleaning and trying to pass on baby things to others in need... :)
IE.... clean my house out!!!!!
Leighann and Steph...glad you are enjoying the evening....awful our calls missed each other Leighann...safe drive to Fla..ok
Marci...wonderful to clean things out huh :D WOOHOO!!
Tina...glad to spend time with you/Fred last night
Kathi..glad to get out shopping with you...next time we pull in for a yummy meal :D
I had a grand ole time cleaning things in the garage...my car is loaded to share with others LOL
now eating vietnamese soup and spring rolls :) Mmmmmmm
About the being frustrated at doctors....it took 33 FRICKIN YEARS and two trips up to Los Angeles to come up with a "name" for my episodes...they're called Paroxysmal Diskinesia; I can't tell you guys what a sigh of relief both me and my mom had after not knowing what the hell they were for so long
That would be frustrating, Kathi!
Marci and Brenda...looks like both of you were cleaning out your houses and donating!
Just having my coffee and dreading the drive today...ugh!
Happy Monday. It would be happier if i didnt have to work. *sigh*
LeighAnn... be safe on your drive to PCola...
Love to all!!
Little flurries here...but the roads should be fine and the temp rises as my drives heads south.
Aww so sorry Tina you're working...but you'll be home on President's Day and I will be working :(
Leighann....just a couple more weeks then you will be home for good :) clap clap clap!!!
Kathi....I'm sure that was just a huge relief when your family got the correct diagnosis...you're a strong woman Kathi :D
everyone else...how goes it??!!! Hoping your day is wonderful!!
Whew, Brenda! Glad to see you are up and walking around!
Thanks Steph :) Glad to be back up and around...I have my energy back :D Hoping your day is good!! I know you're family is excited for Leighann to be getting back home :) How's the weather??? Did the snow let up?? It's hot here
:( I'm done with this weather LOL...although I don't want frigid temps...just much much cooler would be nice LOL
LA and Bren, yes, it was a HUGE relief; I was starting to think the doctors all thought that we were crazy; I'm just glad they're not actual seizures, cuz then I wouldn't be able to drive...and that would just SUCK
Hey my ladies!!!!
Brenda, so good to see you up and about and your chipper self!!!!
LA, hoping you made it safe and sound in P'cola...
Tina, enjoy your day off tomorrow...
Brenda glad you got a day off today...
I have to work BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!
did take off 1/2 a day today to do KK's senior pics!! YEAH!!!!!
another down!!!! almost!!!
Kathi,glad you have some answers after that long waiting!! you are incredible in your journey!!!!
Kristi, where you off today????
I am sure Steph worked right thru it!!! the trooper she is....
Renee',,,,, what up with you S.I.L.????? so glad you are blogging!!!
I LOVE it!!!!!!
OMG... I forgot Gwen....
Gwen... can you post a picture of Lola Belle,? or is that a no no???
I worked for about 4 hours today....
Brenda, we just got a dusting here, but it is still bitter cold. That wind is awful. :(
Hate it, hate it!
well Steph, you sound like me with a 1/2 a day!!!!
makes it ok!!!
I can't wait to see the senior pics... and the few we took with Mylee... she was a big bear... but we managed to get a few...
steph, how cold there? has it snowed again?????
it's cold here 50's in the morning.. and then.. in the 80's in the afternoon and drops again...
Sounds like the weather here, Marci; oh, how I feel for you all in TN and my relatives in IL; with all the cold :(
No, it didn't snow any more. Right now, the temp is 22 degrees, according to my screen, but the wind chill has to be single digits. Wow, Kathi. It has to be much worse in Illinois! I think it's supposed to break and start warming back up around mid week. Yay!
Good Morning All:
It was weird yesterday...I left and it was 33 degrees with flurries and by the time I arrived at the barracks it was clear with sunshine and 67 degrees!
Working on my pkg!!! Looks like I will be home in March per my detailer!
Good Morning everyone!!! Where was I on this historical day..besides being at work, I can say...I was on the blog with all of you :) Hope this day is good for all!!
LA, how nice! March!!!!!!
You will be all settled in by the booger trip!
Me too Brenda, here at work.... :( my quota here is getting harder and harder and more stressful!
UGH!!!!!!!!!!! Someone tell my boss we are in a recession!!!!! LOL
Happy Tuesday everyone!
I must get caught up on everyone's blogs tonight... I see lots of new posts... and me...
nothing I am boring!!!!
Happy Tuesday! Busy busy for me. I am letting my team clock out to go watch the innaguration on the tv they have set up in one of the training rooms. Told them they were welcome to watch... I just wasnt paying them to do so. :o)
Many are going... I have too much to do today. Trying to get into the doc. Think I have an eye infection... OUCH.
Love to all!
Tina...oh your eye :( hope all goes well at the doc!! How is Zach's eye?? A few of us here at work joined our director in the kitchen to watch the speech...Ummm..on the clock LOL :)
Marci...that's too bad about the quota...no doubt..economy..I don't say recession...I say depression
Oh, Marci - quota's stink! We watched it here, too. On the clock...lol...but, we are always on the clock. Tina, hope your eye isn't serious.
My pkg is on the DFO's desk...my replacement has been identified. I will be home for good in March!
WOOHOO!!! :D clap clap clap!! It's downhill from here :)
Happy Inauguration Day!!! I've had my DVR recording the events of today since 6:30 this morning...probably should have just caught the actual swearing in, but oh well...I can always fast forward through a lot of it
LA, I'm so happy for you that you'll for sure be home in March (for good)....and that is so freaky about the temps
Steph, I think it is worse, weather wise, in IL, cuz they're closer to Canada, and the "arctic blasts" than ya'll are
Yes, I have never been up there, Kathi, but I don't think I would like it; although, it could not be much colder than it is here, right now.... ;)
Good news about your replacement being identified, and the wheels are rolling for March, Leigh Ann. Very exciting!
Brenda, I am with you. Recession/Depression. Too many people with lost jobs and homes...I am ready for Mr. Obama to sit down at his desk and get to work, like the rest of us, lucky enough to still have desks! :)
Hey Girls!
Getting ready to go to the doc for my eyes. Think its probably alergic conjunctivitis... from the weird weather...but wanna be sure
LA - that is SO great that you will be home permenanely in march! Did you and Paul tell the kids when you were home this weekend?
Brenda - guess your boss is just nicer than me... LOL. Letting you watch On the Clock. haha. I had a couple of folks take vacation today so they could enjoy the festivities...so thought it would be really unfair if the folks that came to work got paid to watch. ha
Marci - Good luck with those quotas! Kick your boss in the shin and tell him to lower the quotas and skip the fancy parties in Nawlins! LOL
Steph - Im sorry you guys are freezin your butts off there! I will make YOU a scarf!! LOL
Everyone else have a great day! Off to the eye doc!
Wow... LOOK AT ALL THOSE TYPO'S! WHEW! Its the eyes... I cant see... yeah...thats it.
*hehehe*
Oh, Tina. I would cherish a scarf! I could wear it at my desk...LOL!
Hey Ladies... I was right... alergic conjucntivitis...with dirty contacts = very sore red eyes. He did give me some antibiodic drops JUST IN CASE... and here i sit... in my GLASSES. Which, unless you sleep with me, you will never see me wear. hahaha.
Steph... YOU will get a scarf! Consider it done. :o)
Hope everyone is having a GREAT evening. I was supposed to go to the gym... damn it. Oh well - there is always tomorrow...
Have a beautiful week one and all!
xo
I HATE having conjunctivitis, Tina; I used to get that all the time...hope you feel better soon
Steph, I'm ready also for Mr. President to turn this country around; I know this is mean, but I can't tell you what a sense of relief I had when I saw George W's plane take off from AAFB for Texas on the news today (and even before that...what used to be Marine One taking off from the Capitol); but, AND I WILL SAY THIS UNTIL THE DAY I DIE, Thank you, Mr. Bush, for protecting our country after 9/11 - never had another terrorist attack since then, so he did some good..
I feel so incredibly blessed to watch history being made today
I'm with you Kathi and Steph...many good points made :) Now let's all sing together shall we...God Bless America...Land that I love...la la la LOL :)
Tina...hope your eyes get better real quick!! I'm sure you look adorable in your glasses :) BTW...I can make the gym tomorrow...I shall pick you up when you are ready :)
Kristi...hello...nice to see you pop through :)
hello to everyone else!!!
Hi, Brenda! I hope you are snoozing well, along with everyone else!
Tina, I hope your ouchie is better soon! I don't think I could put a contact in my eye. I would gouge out my eyeball....I would have to be a nerdy librarian, with some black horn-rims! :) I would SO do that! Remember Lisa Loeb?
I will await my scarf with great anticipation!
Morning Everyone!
Hope to day is good for all!!!
Morning All!!!
Too funny about your glasses Tina...I bet your too cute, though!
Kristy, hi - hope your week is going well. Tell Andy that Rayna says Hi!
Hi Steph, stay warm:)
Kathi, it was nice seeing history unfold yesterday and I am singing along with you, Brenda! LOL!
Marci, trying to get Sam's address so that I can mail her a B-day card.
Gwen, got your text - I am so excited;)
Renee'- hope your having a great day!
Good Morning all :) Hope we all have a good one !!!
How's your eyes Tina?? Let me know about the gym today...I'm good for being the driver
Steph...cute about the glasses :) I'm sure you'd look adorable too...Gosh I hated wearing mine from 2nd grade on...my family didn't have money so mine were the rejects of the shop LOL...but now there isn't that stigma of wearing them and the ugliest ones are now the cutest LOL...go figure...I've have lasik (about 10+ years ago and so did Steve) since and it was like a full blown miracle when it was done WOW!
I remember wanting to wear my sisters glasses...how strange:)
My Gucci watch has finally died. I took it in last month to have the battery replaced and he told me that it wasn't the battery:( So, when it stops again it's just done! Paul gave it to me our first Mother's Day together (15 yrs ago) and I don't know if I can find another like it.
Oh Well! Not a major worry!
YOU ARE HYSTERICAL, BRENDA!! LOL
Right now I'm watching/listening to Mass on EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network; it's the Catholic Channel), since I can't get to Mass a lot in person
Awww Leighann...there must be a watch repair place where they can fix it!!!! There just must be ...
Hey Kathi...cool to watch it on TV...we used to watch Robert Scheuller (sp?) growing up LOL
Ah, thanks Brenda! I am sure you were a pretty little girl, glasses and all! :) I hated my whole face/person when I was small, thanks to my mean older brother. I think it is a wonder we all turn out okay, the things kids go through when they are small sometimes...BTW, older sib has long since apologized. :)
Oh, Leigh Ann...sorry about your watch. I know it wouldn't be quite the same, but surely we can hunt and find you another Gucci just like that one.
I am searching the web...so we will see:)
hey girls ... no weigh in this week ... have been working out at home since Lola Belle can't go to nursery ... I can't post any pictures of her, sorry ... she is the most adorable thing ever ... but if you email me then I can send you a private picture when I download them s.oatsvall@comcast.net
I am super excited LA will be coming home ... Huge Prayer Answered !!!
Brenda hope you are feeling better now ... check out teamalexander.blogspot.com ... she is one of my dear friends and has a post that will break your heart, but i know you will appreciate it ...
I did buy one of the Biggest Loser DVD workouts and it is kicking my butt literally ... I can't even sit ...
well, off to feed Lola, fold laundry and cook dinner !!! Love you guys ... Have a great week !!!
Hey Gwen...sweet Lola! Speaking of sweet when is Maggie's first appt?Everyone she begins skull reconstructive sugery next month. This process will take a year if not more.
Steph, anymore news on your mom - everyone they found a mass on her brain.
Lets keep them both in our prayers!
Hope you guys don't mind me sharing...
Thanks for asking, Leigh Ann....no, we don't mind you sharing. :)
No more word yet on my mom. They got the prelim read from the radiologist, and now she has been referred to St. Thomas here in Nashville for an eval by a neurosurgeon for a more definitive diagnosis. That takes place next week. She also has 6 polyps in her maxillary sinus, or maybe the sphenoid, I can't remember, but she also has a referral to an ENT for that. Lots of follow-up appointments and she is exhausted and very depressed. She was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma several years ago and underwent chemoradiation for that, so all of this happening on top of her immunity being suppressed....she is a sick lady. She is just very hopeful and holding onto the fact that she has primary custody of my little niece, and we all need her.
Also, I forgot to mention that she went in for a rotator cuff repair just after Christmas, and her heart stopped under the anesthesia. She has had a very hard time.
Oh Steph, that is a lot for her and you both. Thinking of you... and her...both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wow; that is a lot of stuff to deal with, Steph; keeping her in my prayers as well..
Please also keep my cousin, Mark Casey, in your prayers; I think I mentioned him before...he's the one with throat cancer and has a trach; he's got an appt at UCLA in the morning for a second opinion before he has another surgery on his throat (not sure what they're gonna do this time); I talked to my Aunt Carol (his mom) earlier and she said that he's just got the greatest attitude about this whole thing.... I used to "live" at that hospital when I was little and going through all of my medical problems...best hospital in the country, in my (biased) opinion
OMG... Steph, thinking and praying for you and your mom....
LA,, Gwen, please tell me more about that babies surgery.. did I miss that about the skull... is Miss Maggie like 4 ???? I don't remember reading all the extensives about this.....
Tina, How are those eyes???? it was great conveying emails today....
I was really lost on everything! thank you for enlightening me!!!! LOL
Brenda, miss you soooooo much!!! you are such a strong person on this blog!
Kathi, glad you enjoyed the inauguration! what a moment in history!
Kristi you seem to be soooo busy.. .I miss you when you post... so HELLO!!!!!!
Renee'... wuz up????????????
Oh know...Steph...I'm so sorry to hear about everything your mom is going through...do know that I will absolutely add her to my prayer list and at our bible study!! Please use the blog and just vent..we are all here for YOU ..BIG HUGS!!!!
Gwen...again..I will absolutely add Maggie to my prayer list and at bible study!! She's a special little girl :) BIG HUGS!! We are here for you on this blog...share and vent!!
Kathi...I'll add your cousin to my prayer list and at bible study too!! What a hard time for him and the family...You know we'll be here for you...BIG HUGS!!
Tina...hoping your eyes are better this evening!! And the prayers will continue for you!!
Marci...hello!!! hoping all is healthy and well with you!!!!! And the family!! :)
and the hellos continue...to everyone!!! Lot's of love to all!!!
OH My brenda... you are so sweet!!
and such a joy a to everyone's lives...
you are always so eager to think of an pray for everyone....
and honey....
we do adn think of you and pray for your family as well.....
I THANK you for kind and generous heart...:)
Love you
Marci
She does have a kind and gracious heart, doesn't she, Marci?!
Thank you, Bren, for your prayers for my cousin; I know for a fact they're working. He has such a strong and amazing family; I know they're all helping him through this (No, I'm not referring to me or our other cousins...he's married with two girls, but he also has seven siblings, one of which is an identical twin, so he has BUNCH of nieces/nephews)
Wow. My heart goes out to all... It is easy to loose perspective on the important things in life. I am happy that I can count on such strong women to help me think about it... So many trials and tests. I am keeping you in my prayers.
xo
I need someone's help; I'm at my dad's and CANNOT get my email for some reason; my mom got broadband when she was alive and it's been fine up until now; I'M ABOUT TO PULL OUT MY HAIR TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON; but at least I can get on here and the internet...PHEW; I think I'd really go bonkers if I couldn't do that
Ok, I need the "dunce" cap again...I got my email, just forgot I changed my password...lol
Happy Thursday All!
Good Morning Ladies!!
Steph and Gwen - you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marci - Love you girl! And yes there is no heart quiet as kind as Brenda's.
Kathi - good girl for figurin it out!
Brenda - thanks for the prayers. The eyes feel better today too! Sorry about the gym!
LeighAnn- hey girly...thinking about you and being happy that you get to move back home!! Makes my heart smile!!
Kristi - See ya Friday girly!
Hello everyone!! Happy Thursday!!
Tina..I am so happy for you.. and your eyes!! LOL Awww I hope those contacts are comfortable too :)
Kathi...I do that all the time...screw up the passwords LOL...UGH!!!
Hi Leighann!!!!!! Marci!!!!
Kristi!!! Hope your getting better with your knee!! (?) Will miss you at the game!!
Anyone know why Diane Sawyer was all slurry on the GMA show...I've always liked her...hope she is ok!!
OK....must switch over to work mode LOL
Brenda,
Have a great day!
Tina,
It makes me smile, too!
Kathi,
Damn passwords!
Hey Kristy,
Hope your week is going good!
Marci,
Is it supposed to be warm there this weekend...here it is supposed to get in the 70s.
Our heatwave is passing..WOOHOO!! we're suppose to get some rain today and tomorrow!! :D Love it!!
NO NO NO NO NO... no rain tomorrow! I need to play SOCCER!!! I have had minimal excercise this week.. i MUST...PLAY... SOCCER... MUST... must... mmm..ust....
*grin*
Just think...you can burn more calories running through rain drops LOL...I'm sure the rain drops will stop for that game...sur eof it :)
I just heard on the mornings news that didn't make the news LOL (oddities) The pres of France has announced how he lost 9 pounds...he does kegal excercises...Hmmm does it really work?? I don't know but I'm doing kegals right now and will do them every day at work...leaving myself a post it note LOL
What are kegal exercises???
And, LMAOROF, Tina; I guess exercise is your coffee; I think playing soccer in the rain'll be fun (except for the slippin and slidin everywhere)
NOOOOOOO!! You dont underSTAND!!!
If it RAINS they will CANCEL the soccer game!! *whiinnnnee*
Awwwww it will not rain tomorrow from 7:00 -9:00 :)
Kathi..Kegals are a form of conditioning for the peranium (sp?) and surrounding areas...helps those who have dribble issues, helps those who need to push a baby out, helps those who wanna have great sex...etc LMAO
Hey ladies.....
I can't read all the posts....
I do see about kegals and great sex and it is true!!!
LOL
however,
I was blessed with a 25 year old 160lb baby boy this morning.... he is an agent in training... and yes, you guessed it.. I am the Trainer.... UGH!!!!!
like I don't have enough to do... my boss has given me another kid! all jokes aside, he is a wonderful man, very quiet, nice... and he is learning quick!
He and I will stay late tonight and make calls...
the plus to all of this....
whatever he writes.... I also get paid for!!!!
a silver lining in every cloud!!!! I'm pushing the boy hard!
Marci...sorry for the work load you carry and glad there is a benefit to it too :) And congrats on your boy!!!! LOL
WOOHOO, Marci...whip that boy into shape...and getting commission for it isn't that bad, either :D
well that's the only plus....
b/c I can tell you it is a full time job in itself trying to train an agent to run their own business.... we have to teach him how to sell, how to do paperwork, how to hire potential clients, how to deal with people, good and bad...
and how cute....
Madison has a crush on him... she met him tonight and had to give him a hug goodbye! LOL
That is so sweet...Maddie's crush! Wow you are swamped!
No Rain...No Rain...No Rain - this is for you, Tina!
Thunderstorm...Thunderstorm...Thunderstorm - this is for you, Brenda!
LOL! Good Luck with the Weather CA girls!
Glad you could update the "weather girls" in California! LOL
too funny!
what you been up too
mackenzie's pics where awesome!
Hey...working hard and crocheting...thanks about the pics - we had a great time!
We do need the rain...but on the other hand; going home on a bus in the rain, isn't my idea of fun; so I'm with Tina......NO RAIN, NO RAIN, NO RAIN
Now, shall we get into a chant/discussion about what tastes great and what's less filling??? By me asking that, you know what kind of day I've had a Dad's *sigh*
Oh Kathi, poor you..... but our spirits are up!!!
Leigh Ann, I just miss the girls sooooo much! I enjoy being around them.... and my girls do as well!
I will email you tomorrow....
I need to ask you something!
As far as spirits being up...... not so much, Marci; I don't know why, but the shower days are the ones where I miss my mom the most (or at least have the most meltdowns); and I don't know, maybe it's just that being here two days straight, instead of every other, is too much... it's not for two and a half months, but maybe it's the thought of Easter/my birthday (just happens to be on the same day this year) coming; think I'm gonna go for a walk around the block to clear my head....
Hey everyone! I FINALLY made it to the gym! Good ole fred went with me.
LA - thanks for the NO RAIN chant!!
Marci - too cute about Madison!!
Kathi - hope tomorrow is better
Steph - I have 1/3 of your scarf done... i started and then had to start over... didnt like the way it was looking. So... end of next week and I will be done... if all goes well!
Brenda - hope you are having fun assisting in class!!
Love to all!!
Hi everyone. had to share. I had a kick ass snack tonight!!! five celery sticks (big'uns) two triangles of the low fat Laughing cow cheese (if you haven't tried those, you need to!!) and chopped olives. Mashed the olives and cheese together, spread on the celery. about a hundred calories for the whole thing. mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Best wishes to everyone. I weigh in tomorrow.
XO
Good luck with weigh in, Kristy; and have fun watching the game tomorrow, if it doesn't rain
Feeling a little better since going on the walk; tomorrow should be better, Tina; I'm going home...YAY; but thank you for the wishes
Good Morning Everyone - Happy Friday! The weather here is supposed to be great this weekend. Have a great day!
HA HA!!! The weather is supposed to be great here, too. Mid-60s!!!! Can't wait to run!
Ugh! Now its supposed to rain...
Good Luck with the weigh in's!
How would everyone feel if I only changed tickers...what I mean is that I wouldn't do each week on our personal ticker pages, but I would update the tickers whenever anyone gave me their weight loss/gain...
Since everyone doesn't weigh in everyweek for vaious reasons it would save me from still making a post...
Does this make sense?
every week...
various...
Maybe I need more caffeine.
I will still weigh in every week and record both gains and losses.
Happy Friday all!!
It's so odd ..the weather guy said we actually got alot of rain yesterday...but we didn't see it...due to the dry air ..it rained at 5000ft..but never hit the ground..WEIRD!
Kristi..your snack did sound yummy :) Mmmmm WTG!
Hey Marci...oh my ..best of luck during your double job on the job ...cute about your little one and the crush :)
Leighann and Steph..hoping you have a good day :)
Tina WTG on the gym...I actually got soooo much done due to my bailing on the gym...It was alot of little stuff that added up to alot of time actually spent ...was worth it for me to not go to the gym for that :) The class was excellent!! Today is the gym and then I've got more stuffs to check up on :) good luck at the game tonight!!
Hi everyone else!!!
Kathi...hope you have a relaxing time at home :) you deserve it!!!!
Have a great friday everyone!!! Its sprinkling outside...NO RAIN NO RAIN NO RAIN...
Heading to the doctor to see if my thyroid (had blood drawn on Wed) is still in check. Except for the weight gain, I feel ok...I was thinking though, it's been six months since I started the Zoloft for my anxiety...that could explain the weight gain. I am in denial about it being beer! LOL!
Well I would say that the beer is not a new addition, it's adding the Zoloft that has been a change for you. I would definitely say that could be causing your weight increase. :)
Hey, when is the blogger girl trip, again? I want to put it on my calendar.
Hey Steph...it's May15-19...are you joining us :) That would be great if you could!!
Leighann...I hope you have good results today :) That is frustrating but I'm glad you're feeling good :)
Brenda, I would love to come, but if all goes well, I am planning a trip to Houston that weekend. I hope I make it! Charleston in April, Houston in May....busy spring!
I am told that my great-granddad was from New Orleans, and I would love to see it some day!
Hey all...lol, your right about the beer, Steph!
Thyroid is good to go!!!!YAH!!!!
Must be the zoloft...I go to the doc on Monday and am going to TELL them that I want to reduce it from 100 to 75...50 wasn't enough, but the world could end with me on a 100 and I would just SMILE! Maybe that will help with the weight as well...
That's funny about the results of 100!! I like that! You can't be doing too bad if you can smile, right? ;)
Hey, I am so mad. I got my steamable veggie bags that you just pop in the microwave and they are good to go, but apparently I grabbed one that contained some sort of brown sauce....YUCK! I don't understand why everything has to be covered in goo...just plain ol' broccoli, please! Gross. Lucky thing I had another.
Oh, Leigh Ann....how was the lasagna, reheated? I hope it wasn't bad.
ugh...I love those bags without the goo!!!
I guess the lasagna was good...I didn't get to eat any of it:(
woohoo!! glad to hear your thyroid is good Leighann :) that's funny about the world ending and there is Leighann smiling...it's a funny visual LOL!!
Ewww Steph...that sounds gross! about the brown goo....unless it was some sort of asian sauce...glad you had another! Aww that's too bad about the clash in travel plans :( glad about you travling but...too bad you couldn't work it out for Nawlins
Morning guys. Lost .2 I will take it!! LOL. I swear I can see those appetizers imprinted on my butt tho. Down 8.6 in three weeks so I won't bitch.
Big huggs and kisses- here is to a great weekend!
Miss you LeighAnn!!!!!!!!
xo
Off to work. UGH
WOW! Congrats Kristy that is great! I miss you too - Have a great weekend yourself!
WOW!! Kristi :) great news for you! EXCITING!
Hi Leighann!
EEEEWWWWW, Steph; about the brown yuck...I've got a bag of brocoli in my freezer also...just be glad it doesn't have PB in it...did you guys here about the recall?
Got home a little while ago...YAY; NAP TIME NOW
Good for you, Kristy, on the loss
Oh yes, I have heard about that recall. So many people sick....
Kristi, that is AWESOME! Great work! How is the rehab coming along, on your knee, if I remember correctly? :( I have a terrible memory...
Oh LA, I have wet my pants on the zoloft! You smiling and not caring!!!! Hee hee....
Yuck to the brown goo.... I'm a plain jane girlie when it comes to goos and stuff... no mustard no mayo... only caesar dressing... picky picky!
Congrats Kristi on that weight loss! WOW!!!!!
and I was scared for a moment that you were in rehab!!!!! LOL
Kathi, the recall is unreal!!!! so huge!
Brenda, How are you? are you back to 100%?????
Tina & Kristi, are ya'll playing tonight? if so
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Hey Gwen!!! smooch that baby for me!!!!
Hey Renee'!
Hi all..leaving work now...was going to the gym but..oh know...I'm not going again..so bad bad of me :( BUT I am going to go buy groceries and do many things at home :D
Hey Marci...I'd like to say I'm at 100% but I'm not :( I have a doc appt next Weds...it's time for them to MANAGE my healthcare LOL...I'll stop there LOL!!
Win Big Tina!!! Kristi..have a wonderful evening watching your hubby play soccor too!!
LA, does Zoloft make you drowsy, like Ativan does (or it does to me)? I'm gonna see if I can get on that...maybe that'll help with the meltdowns and panic attacks (?)
OH Brenda, good luck with the appts.....
Good Luck Tina and Kristi!!!!
Kathi, maybe replace the Ativan for Zoloft.... but zoloft is a daily routine... is the ativan??
Whoo Hooo! Soccer wasnt cancelled!!! YAAY!! Play at 7:20! A team I know nothing about... all i can say is being in Upper C - which now includes the B league teams... SUCKS. We will see if we can take a single win this season... *sigh* Oh well...I play for the excersize and commradery... so win or lose I will have fun. :o)
GET' EM, TINA
No, Marci; I only take the Ativan when I have my episodes... well, I'm supposed to anyway; I do take one when I get majorly paniced; just to calm me down
well I understand Kathi, why don't they have you on a daily maintenannce so you don't get to the panic mode???
that's what we did for Maddi... she also takes zoloft daily... and she has not had a panic episode in over 4 months.... I have a little extra pill just in case... to calm her and make her sleep....
Tina.... so glad you are able to play tonight!!!!!!! I am routing for ya'll to kick ass!!!!!!
Bren, are you free anytime this weekend? I just threw away the majority of what I had in the freezer, cuz they were past their exp. date... need more frozen dinners
That's a good question, Marci; have an appt with PC doc on the 4th; I'll have to ask him if he can put me on a low dose of something...but then again, if they all make you sleepy, I don't want to take it cuz I need to be alert when I'm at Dad's
Kathi, if its a low doze daily regimine.... it just keeps you in gear..... doesn't make you groggy.... it's the high doze get me out of a panic attack that knocks you out!
Each body requires different....
Madison is actually on 75 mg of zoloft.... and you couldn't even tell she's on anything.....
the 50 mg she was still have break thru crying spelling... and thinking she was having a heart attack.... now she's on an even page.... and she can function...
I meant to say crying spells.... geez!!!!!!!!!
she gets up at 7 a.m.... and as of right now... she is still up... and not cranky.... at school all day....
it goes to show you that her attacks... and anxiety... versus Leigh Anns are quite different....
Madison's are obviously more severe than LA;s... IE weight and age and mg......
although LA's are very serious.... by the time Maddi is older she will be on much more mg.... b/c the body starts to adjust to the mg.....
but like I said earlier, each person is different....
LA, started her regimine last year (huh LA, correct me if wrong)
and Maddi has been on zoloft for 3 years now.... she started at 25, and 3 months later at 50... now is at 75... I hope this is her even doze... for a while...
I also started on zoloft about 2 years ago, b/c of what Maddi was going thru.... it was hard to see my baby so critical....
now I am on a daily doze of Effexor 75 mg.....
(and yes, I LOVE Effexor... it is my true LOVE!!!!)..... and of course MIKE!!!!!!
Have to ask him about Effexor too and see what he thinks...I know people are different and later become immune to a dose; that's true with any drug (when I get UTIs, they have to START at a high dose b/c the lower ones don't work well at all)....thanks for all the info, Marci; have to jot this all down so I don't forget to ask him
What a world of Rx treatment on this blog LOL...amazing what we all can learn from each other :)
Hey Kathi...I sure wish I could help you out this weekend but I'm fully loaded..please know I would if I could...the downtime I have is truely needed for home stuff and to rest me :) The next open slot I have is Feb3 ..no joke LOL...
Hey all...well we lost 6 to 2. *sigh* but it was FUN. Thats whats important!
I forgot... Im flat for the week...which after not hitting the gym but once... Im feeling lucky to be flat!!
Poor Brenda... sooo very busy! I miss you my friend!
Well...shower and bed... have lots to do tomorrow!
Love to all!!
Hey Tina...glad you had fun at the game :D score only matters when you win!!! LMAO!! I miss you too!! No, poor Brenda, always busy :( The only time it's poor Brenda is when she's doing something she doesn't like LOL...otherwise, it's pretty much all things within my control :) I wouldn't change anything other than having more time to do more things!!!!!!! I love my life!!! And the people in it :D
PS...we had a meeting today at work..they are still trying to work out the kinks in our system and company for us to work at home...my boss said to me..Brenda there will be no weed picking during the workday, if you work at home LMAO!!!!!!! Loved it!!! My repsonse was..yes, Brenda will be picking weeds during the workday because she will have her work done early!! LOL
LOL Bren...wonder what his/her response was to what you said; no prob about the store...I'll call my ihss worker and see if she can come up
PRAYERS NEEDED: Got an email from my cousin (who's brother has the throat cancer) and told me that my other cousin'll have surgery again on the 2nd up at UCLA; could go one of two ways...if they find that there is no more cancer, they'll just close up and send him home; if there is, he's gonna have his voice box, larynx, etc. removed and have a total reconstruction using his thigh muscle, I think (have to re-read her email); but as of the appt yesterday, the cells are dead (but the biopsy was taken too soon after a radiation treatment)...so would/could you all say a special prayer for my cousin, Mark Casey? Thanks, guys
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