by Dennis (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 1:38 PM
HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Wow this is really big. Where is everyone. I also thought that it was my computer that was running slow, but then I realized that it was only this site!
Jersey- Yes it is so sad to see those big blue eyes so teary. She does that every time I leave her or she leaves our house. I was able to put her in her carseat and she would be fine, but now she expects me to get in the car with her. She is just to smart.
Just took a slip in my kitchen. The floor was wet, and I went sliding down on my bad knee and I think I pulled a muscle in my A$$! Ouch, I can feel it getting sore.
My daughter is hosting a Lia Sophia Party tonight at the house, got to go put some thing in there place.
by Amazingrace (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 2:54 PM
Greg, we haven't met, but I want to thank you for providing all of us crazy ladies with someplace to vent! Glad you are feeling better.
Hope you all had a nice weekend. I'm back from Illinois and off to the beach tomorrow night. Trying to bake and pack and make kid arrangements. Jack (my husband) is 50 tomorrow! I've decided I'm living to be 100. Actually, my sister and I are both living long lives so that my daughter (only one between us)can take us to get groceries and to the salon!
Trying to think if I have any potty episodes. Only one I can think of is when my cell phone fell in one day. Not pretty! My family thinks they can put me in the middle of a room for entertainment. Won't take me long before I say something really stupid that they can use against me forever. One day I had been laying in the sun and commented to my brother in law that my teeth looked really white. He said "don't you know the sun bleaches your teeth?" Of course I was young and believed him! I'll never live that one down.
Went to endo today. They of course took four vials of blood and told me to keep on the 10mg spit. Also wrote a prescription for some muscle relaxers so I can get through the long ride to the beach. Glad for that.
Have a nice evening everyone. I think of you all often.
by Jersey Girl (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 5:14 PM
Greg sure has the knack of finding us nice homes. Thanks so much Greg, because of you we have all found a great bunch of new friends. This week is my week to serve breakfast at school and once again this morning I got sick at school. I hung in there though and made it thru the day. Just got a chance to hug a trash can in the hall this morning before I served breakfast. I think it is the byetta, I just dont have the chance to space taking the shot and then my other meds as far a part as I would like and then I go and get sick. A storm is moving in and my back nearly killed me thru the whole day. the end of the school year cant get here to soon.
by april (PM , CC ) on Tuesday April 29, 2008 @ 5:21 PM
I sure do like our new home. I could not get on at all this morning. Thought something was wrong with my computer. Thanks, Greg. don't know what we would do if all of crazies couldn't compare notes on everything.
One of our Pomeranians had a stroke last night. He lost control of his hind legs, and looked as if he couldn't see. He couldn't eat or drink. we knew the end was near, but that he could linger in that misery for days. we took him in this morning, and had him put out of his misery. He was my granddaughter's dog, but when she married she left him here. He was so old that she was afraid to take him away from the others. The other Pom won't be too far behind him. He struggles for every breath, but is still able to eat. He has congestive heart failure. soon we just have Cupcake, and Jackson. they are both still young. Jackson is almost four, and Cupcake is five months. She got spayed yesterday, and is still pretty sore. She is pretty perky tonight, so should be almost like normal tomorrow.
I had better get off, and study bioethics. Will check in when I can.
I just have a little time to write tonight. Things are not calming down any, my 33 year old daughter that had the partial knee replacement fell down the stairs with her leg under her and fractured her leg with the knee replacement in it, the end of the replacement is now wiggling in her bone. Like I said before MURPHYS LAW. I will have to help her as much as I can. Richie is doing pretty good. we went to the doc last night. He layed the law down NO more smoking, no more mowing the lawn in 90 degree weather& thank GOD your alive. I do that every night. I hope all of you aare doing well. I have to go to the nerosurgen for my back when this all calms down. I have another bad disk that is pinching a nerve below the 2 fusions that I had. my grand sons are such big helps. They keep my husband and I laughing all the time. I have to go now and help Little Jake get ready for bed. I do that every night and I love it. then I have to call my other grand sons and say good night. Take care everyone, and thank you for all being here.
by Jersey Girl (PM , CC ) on Wednesday April 30, 2008 @ 8:30 PM
Robin- I feel for you. Lets hope and pray that your family is done. You have been through enough! I will keep you in my prayers.
When I feel on Tuesday I landed on my knee. (the bad one) Today it is swollen and black and blue, but it does not hurt unless I lean on it. I am surprised that it does not hurt when I walk.
Went for job interview today! They were only paying 7.15 per hour to do the job of 3 people, and you have to start a 5 am once a week and work until 11pm twice a week, that means you only have l day that you work any good hours. Some nights I an just getting into a good sound sleep at 4 am. Didn't even fill out the application. Three people walked out while the guy was explaining the job. I waited until he was finished, then went to the bathroom then left! I did make sure I was in the ladies room!
I am getting another bladder infection. That makes 3 in 2 months! I am getting feed up with this!
by Amazingrace (PM , CC ) on Wednesday April 30, 2008 @ 9:44 PM
Grace-i am glad that your knee is no more painful than it is. I hate that you are getting another bladder infection. They are not good company.
Robin-let us know how things are going. I certainly hope your daughter bounces back quickly.
took time out from my studies to keep Noah for a while today. that is such a joy. He gave me sweet kisses and hugs. He brings so much joy into our lives. And he knows how to melt Grandmomma.
Had a sugar plunge to 45 last night. I hate when that happens. I was in the middle of studying, and all of a sudden I started feeling funny, and things began to look dark. I had a hard time getting it up to a safe level. It was 85 when I got up this morning. If I keep having these drastic plunges I will have to see my doctor again. I am not supposed to have to see him again until July, but don't want to keep this up. It interferes with my studies, and I am on the countdown.
I had better get off, and get ready for bed. want to be rested, so I can get plenty of work done tomorrow. Take care, and have a good night.
Robin, I'm so sorry to hear of you and your families tough times right now. You and your family are in my prayers.
Amazing, that's too bad about your bladder infections. I've not had one and hope I NEVER get one. They don't sound good at all. I would have walked out too after that job description. It doesn't sound very appealing especially at that wage. Hope you can find something that will keep you a little more sane that that.
Marty, glad you got your low under control. That's probably very scary. Hope you and your doctor can get it figured out because you are on the homeward stretch and you could do without the disruptions in your work right now. I have been shopping for a graduation gift for my best friend that will be graduating from college next weekend. Lots of cute things in caps and gowns and I think of you all gussied up too for your graduation. Keep up the good work.
Life off the spit has been good and despite no nausea I have been able to maintain my weight and am trying to really cut back on portions and calories. I'm hoping to get a few more pounds off before we get pregnant. Once pregnant I have keep tight control on my BS's. Its easy to go really low in the early part of pregnancy and then the second half it wants to just stay hight.
Tuesday it was in the 80's here. Today its snowing. LOL.. isn't life fun. Always changing. My baby turns 1 tomorrow. Where does the time go? No way to hold back the hands of time and now they are really going to start flying hu? I'll add some pictures from her little party hubby and me will have for her to the web album on Monday. I had originally planned to have a little party for the grandparents but my MIL's crazy head is flared up again so we will just have a little celebration with the three of us and then Sunday with my family. They get together once a month for a group birthday dinner anyway.
Jersey glad your work place has settled down and isn't so crazy for you.
Nice new home we have here. Thanks again Greg. Its fun to see you post and very happy for you and your family that things are going so good for you.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Thursday May 1, 2008 @ 10:51 AM
Where is everyone? Jersey, Marty, April, Joy, Dennis, Mel I don't know about you but I am feeling very lonely in here. We have this big new home and everyone is out and about. I hope you are all ok.
Waiting for doctor to call, have this stupid bladder infection again, I really don't think it went away completely from the last one at the begining of April. Also need a script for a 5 pen. Started on the 5 on Monday and so far doing good, no lows and no highs. The script she gave is dated May 29, and that is going to be to close to running out.
Grace-I have just been working on my bioethics course. I need to finish it by next Friday, in order to be an official graduate on July 19. Its a tough course, but I have enjoyed it. I can hardly believe that I am almost done.
Jersey-where are you? Are you having a tough time at work? We need to know that our Jersey is o.k. You know, I just realized that I try to type in my southern drawl...I drop all of my g's at the end of the words.
Beauty Shop YIKES!!!!!! I am going myself for a haircut today I am a bit worried. I go away 4 weeks from today and hopefully it will grow back if there is another mistake.
I am ok. For some reason, I don't feel like posting as much lately. I hope i pull out of it. I am very discouraged with my lack of weight loss I even recently gained back several pounds (5). In the past I would have a slow spot, but I would resume within a few weeks...Not this time. Since I hit the 2 year mark, I have gained and my appetite is totally back to pre-Byetta. It seems useless to shoot myself 2 times a day if the main benefit of it is gone. My hubby told me to quit too. My hair is still falling out and that is another bummer. I am sitting on the fence trying to figure out what to do. I am thinking of call my Endo and asking him for oral meds in place of the shot for a while. I think he will be happy to so so. It would be nice to go away on 5/30 and not have to carry the pen. You guys are very observant and realized that I was MIA and though it was for a reason. I feel bummed and and it takes a lot to do that to me.
Jersey-I know what you mean. I have gained back three pounds, and I am eating more. the only thing that keeps me going is the good blood sugar readings. I keep hoping that I am just at a temporary plateau. I have thought about taking a few days break, and see what happens. Is this just a two year fix? I was blaming stress on my appetite, but since it has happened to you, too, maybe it just that particular benefit has run its course. Jersey, where are you off to this month? I hope some place exciting, so I can live vicariously through you. Don't rum away from us. We are here for you to vent your frustrations about the spit. We can't loose our leader. Like you once said about me, if you go, I'm gone, too. Did I lay a big enough guilt trip on you? Will try to check in later. This course is very demanding. good luck at the beauty shop.
Amazing, I think that it is spring everywhere and lots of people just have lots more to do than they did a few weeks ago. I know that is what has happened for me. My weekend schedule is looking busier and busier. I've been a little more absent due to month end at work. Sorry your infection hasn't cleared up. That stinks.
My baby is 1 today. Marty you knew that because your daughters birthday is today also, right? Letting her dig into cake tomorrow. Should prove to be messy and fun.
Jersey.... I'm so sorry to hear that your blue. It is frustrating when you gain back or your cholesterol goes up because your diabetic and it doesn't seem fare. Maybe you are experiencing some of the same stuff Greg was experiencing. Going off for a bit might not be a bad thing. It might do your mind and body some good to be away from it for a time. Your numbers won't be so great but if they have been good for a while you might could stand it for a spell. I sure hope that you cheer up. I'll be worried about you and check here later to see if there is any improvement. Don't make me get on a plane and raccoon slap you into happiness okay? LOL.. trying to be funny.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 2:11 PM
Mel, HAPPY BITHDAY TO THAT BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL OF YOURS YIKES...What is a raccoon slap..Is it a slap with my hat Who know it might be fun I don't think it is Byetta that is making me down. I think it is the weight gain. I wouldn't feel badly if I had just kept it off, but regaining some is a real bummer. My dear buddy, Greg had so much going on at the time he stopped the med. it is hard to say what caused his sadness. Anyone would be sad with the health & business issues he had. See that is the thing, My A1C was just 6.0 when I started Byetta. I often wonder why my Endo even started me on it. I think because my eyes popped out of my head and rolled around the room and I jumped on him and started kissing him passionatly, when he mentioned weight loss. Ever since that day he has said that I am his favorite patient He tried saying "weight loss" several times since, but I have not let myself react as I did the first time.
Jersey-If my aic had been 6 two years ago, my doctor would have kissed me, instead of vice versa. Mine was over 9, so I am afraid to go off of the spit. I just don't want to gain anymore weight. Guess I had better start exercising again. I don't want to go back to the days that I waddled, instead of walking. Lets whelp each other through this back step that we have taken. I am afraid that the aic will have gone up when I get it checked in July. That will mean real depression for me.
Well, time to get busy again. Mel give that birthday girl and big hug and kiss from Auntie Marty, as if she would know who that is.
Thanks Jersey and Marty. I will give her big Birthday hugs and kisses from all my spit buddies.
I'm surprised that your endo put you on it with your AC1 at 6 also. Mine had jumped over 7 when my dr put me on it and it was more in hopes that it would help stimulate the weight loss part so I would hopefully turn the thermostat of this type 2 off or down. If its not doing much for you then maybe you do need to come off of it for a while. I haven't noticed tons more hunger just tons less nausea. I've been trying really hard to keep things under control also and not indulge like I was born to want to.
Its a happy hair getting done weekend. I go in for a cut and new style tomorrow too. I hope I like it as much as I do in my mind. :> LOL. As for what a raccoon slap is Jersey.. it could be a slap with your hat... I mostly just wanted to give you something to smile about... hope it worked.
My mom is bringing the baby to work so we can run off and meet up with hubby. I get to show her off and she will be here shortly. Hope everyone out in the spit world has a great weekend.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Friday May 2, 2008 @ 5:23 PM
Mel- Give that beautiful little girl a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY kiss from me. They are so cute at this age, and it only gets better. My graddaughter was 3 on April 29. She called be today and left a message on my machine, she did not know that it was not me, she kept Grammy, Grammy, Grammy where did you go! The poor thing thought that I hung up on her. She was so sad when I did not answer. I will never delete that message!
Jersey- Sorry you are so blue. I have been down lately too! This bladder infection it really getting me pissed off! My doctor put me on Microbid this time and she said if I get another one is a short period of time, (this makes 4 since Dec.) I have to go to a urologist, just what I need another doctor! Now that I am on the 5 pen I am afraid the hunger will return. It was starting to come back on the 10. So far it is about the same. BS are doing good too! I am going to have to watch what I eat more closely again. before I was getting lax, because I knew I would go so low after dinner. Good luck with the hair cut. I got mine cut 1 month ago, so I am good for another couple of months. I use to have a panic attack before I had a hair cut, the woman I go to now is very good about cutting very little and asking if I want more off! I love her!
Marty- How is the dress shoping going? I am glad that it is not me. Bioethics sounds hard, but I know that you can do it! I will be so happy for you when you graduate in July. How in Jimbo doing? have you heard from him lately.
Joy, April and Dennis are still missing. Hope that you are all having fun.
My cousin, her husband, my aunt and my mother are coming over tomorrow. My mother and aunt are identical twins. when they get together, it is a scream! They are so funny. My cousin is a Type 1 since the age of 8, she has the pump for her insulin and loves it.
Have to go get stuff done so that tomorrow I am not running like a chicken without a head!
Amazingrace, You have to go to a Urologist and they will fix your problem. Don't worry. It takes many people several does of bactrin before they are cured.I go to a great one in North Brunswick. you will love him. I used to work with another one that is excellent. I didn't go to him who was my first preference because I worked for him. He has offices in Somerset and Monroe. Tell him you know me and he will be extra special. Email me and I will let you know who accepts your insurance. Once this is cleared once and for all, you will be fine.
April, Where are you Sweetie?? We all are worried about you.
Jersey- My mom has to go to a cardialogist. We are going to Dr. Avendano on cranbury rd. It all happen so fast. She went to her primary and they found an irregular heart beat. He said that it is common after the surgery that she had. We go on Monday for a stress test and echo and Tuesday for a another test. Now she has me worried again!
My doctor put me on macrobid this time. If I need to go a urologist I will get the name of the one you go to. I will say that Jersey recommended him to me!
Amazingrace, Your poor Mom. I can imagine how upset she must be. I'm curious as what brought this up? I have heard of Dr. Advendano and he is supposed to be excellent. Just curious are they doing a Thallium stress test? Macrobid is very good for UTI's. I assume they have done urine cultures to see what particular medication will work on you infection. By the way, you story about the job at the gym sounded horrible. I would have run out of there too. My receptionist was thinking of leaving for a part time position elsewhere and you were the first one I thought of for the job. Perfect hours 9-1 3 days a week and 9-5 one day and off Fridays. It would be so nice to work with you. I would have hired you on the blog. That certainly would have been a first for blogs.
April, You have us worried. Please pop in here for a minute and let us know that you are ok. Maybe, like me you just need some time away. If thats the case it is NOT ok. We need you here.
Grace-I am sorry that your mom is having trouble again. I will keep her in my prayers.Dress shopping is for the birds. I have decided to put it aside until I have finished his course, which has to be by this Friday. I have not heard from Jimbo again since last Saturday. He is angry at his sister again, so I am not getting updates from her.
Jersey-I am so glad to see you posting again. I thought about you last night when I ate more than usual. I even ate a piece of pineapple upside down cake. My sugar still took a slight plunge. I am craving sweets, which has not been a problem since I went on byetta. Are you experiencing this? As you know I have been fighting depression for a couple of months, but attributed it to my empty nest.
Well, Bioethics is calling me, so must answer the call. APRIL, APRIL, APRIL, please check in ASAP. We are worried. Hope you aren't sick. Well, I'm outta' here.
Hi everyone- sorry to have made you worry. This was the week of longer hours. I was just to pooped to do anything besides read all of you r comments. Thanks for your concern but I am ok. It is 24 more work days until the end of school, I am so looking forward to it!!!!! I called our voting office and inquired about the voting judge positions, they are all filled but they put me on an alternate list. I will have to take a three hour class for that and get paid nicely for taking the class and then if they need me they will pay me for my time on election day. We are having primaries the later part of June. Just a plea here to all of you, if you are not signed up to vote in the elections this fall get signed up now, and vote. I dont care who you vote for, thats none of my business, but we all need to vote!
by april (PM , CC ) on Saturday May 3, 2008 @ 10:00 AM
Cupcake thought we needed to greet the dawn. She got her sleep out, and decided its play time. She is now having her breakfast, after which I can have mine. Do you think she's in control here? Most of the time she will sleep until about 8:00, but sometimes she just wants to begin here day early. At least she picked a beautiful morning o get up before daylight.
I only have three more case studies and one short paper, and I will be free!!!! Hope to finish up by Tuesday, and submit it on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on how many corrections I have to make.
Well, Her majesty is finished with her breakfast, so guess I had better eat mine. It will soon be time to get ready fior church. In case I can't check in again today, have a great day, my byetta Buddies.
April- Glad to see you are ok! Good thing the school year is almost over, than you can rest that back! It is a good thing that everyone gets out to vote!
Marty- Way to Go! It must to light at the end of the long tunnel! Hope you have a great day today.
Going to get some breakfast than off to church. Don't feel like going today, but that is when we you need to be there the most. Now I have a sore throat and an earache. The ear is the worst. Kept waking me up last night. Strep is going around, but I am already on an antibotic for my bladder infection. I guess I will give the ear a couple of days to see if it feels better. I feel like I am reverting back to a child! When I was little I always got bladder infections and earaches. Now the past 6 years I have been getting both again.
Yesterday I was shreading old papers when I came across old bloodwork from 1992 my gloucose was 195 fasting back then, and my triglicrides were 305! I think it's good that I stopped going to that doctor! I guess I have been diabetic longer than I thought!
Mel, How was the baby's birthday? Turning one is so special My grandaughter, Katie will be 15 next month, but when she turned one, we went to a fancy restaurant and she used to do this silly thing, but when we asked for the check, she would put her hands on top of her head and say "Oh,no check". It was so cute. I remember it like it was yesterday. Enjoy every minute with your beautiful princess, with a blink of an eye she will be walking out the door saying "Bye, Mom & Dad,I love you. I'll be home at Thanksgiving" It brings tears to my eyes to think of my Katie leaving for College in 3 years. She is our first grandchild and she is so very special to us.
April, Hang in there Sweetie..You just have a couple more weeks. Over the summer you can relax and have fun with that adorable grandson in the Paradise that you live. I still remember his face and it makes me smile. He looks like such a sweet boy.
Marty, I can understand how Jimbo makes you feel and its sad to me too.Just keep trying an keep you mouth shut and he will be back. I know how hard it is for you and I think about you often. Maybe its better to be like the people that don't give a darn..I could not live like that though. Cupcake is my kind of girl..I get up early every day even on weekends. I am going to Turks and Caicos on 5/30. It is our favorite Island. This will be our 6th trip. The website is www.royalwestindies.com.Check it out. The actual picture from the balcony is exactly our suite. We rent directly from the owner.It is the most beautiful water that we have ever seen. I cannot believe 11 days of total relaxation. My Dan and I certainly need it. We picked up my new vehicle yesterday. I lease so every 3 years I have to turn it in and get a new one. I picked a real pretty one this time. It is the new Ford Edge. The commercial on TV with the huge sunroof and the people looking up at the NYC buildings had me sold on it. When we went to the dealership yesterday. I told the salesman that I wanted the big sunroof and didn't even care if it had doors or wheels, I just had to have the sunroof. He looked strange at me then looked at my hubby and hubby just shook his head and told the guy that I was serious. I was real lucky, I got one with the big sunroof, wheels and even doors.
Congrats on the car, Jersey. My sister got an Edge before she came here at Thanksgiving. She said it was so comfortable to travel in. I know you will love it. I finished another case study today. Jersey, my son Neil sent Jimbo a text and told him that the family needs to meet Haley and the baby, as she is such a big part of his life. He told him that I would not judge, as I was always thrilled when someone chooses life. He replied, I know, and it will be soon. He knows the stand I take on life...even m my license plate says "choose Life". I just pray that he will come around soon. I miss him. And you will have to check in just as soon as you get back!!!
I got to spend half of the day with my little Noah, and my six year old grandson. Love those kids to death. If you are in a rotten moos, as little while with them, and you're smiling. God knew what he was doing when he made kids.
Well, time to go back to church, then come home and work for a while before bedtime. Have a great evening, my friends. Mel, kiss tht little one for me.
Marty, Jimbo must be so torn. He knows how much you love him, but he fears something. I hope & pray that he gains enough strength to come and bring the girl and her baby to meet you. I know that you will welcome th em into you heart. It would be a great event. It makes my heart sad to think how your family is torn apart by this. To be honest, I admire Jimbo for taking on another man's family. He is a breed of his own and I adore that in a man..Like the saying goes."Any man can be a father but it takes a special man to be a Dad".
Hello all of my Byeta Buddies. Hope all are well. As for me, I am enjoying this beautiful morning.
Jersey-Thanks for the encouragement. I am planning on meeting Haley with an open mind, and heart. I don't have to approve of their living arrangement, but I won't condemn them. Jiibo is my boy, and I love him. If Haley is meant to be part of his life, I must get to know her.
I did pretty well yesterday on the appetite thing. I didn't feel sick, but just wasn't really hungry. Wish it would stay that way. Those three pounds I gained back are sticking like glue. I want them back off, plus 6.
Hope ya'll have a great Monday. I'm off to study before I have to get ready for work. I will try to check in later, but I can't promise. The Pregnancy Center has its big fund raiser banquet tomorrow night, and Hubby and I have to go help decorate after I get off today. I love our banquets. They are amazing, and helps us raise our budget for the year. We only have two fund raisers a year, and this is my favorite. We earn money to put diapers on all of those little bottoms. Bye.
Hi everyone. Sorry for not logging on recently. Just got home from a girls' trip to the beach. Nice to get away. Had rain one day, so only got two days of sun. But it was great to see my friends who are now scattered around the South.
Beautiful day here in Atlanta today. Have to admit, I took my daughter to school and went back to bed to catch up on sleep. Feel lazy so must get moving here and unpack and back into the swing of things.
Hope you all have a nice day. I'll check back in tonight.
by Joy (PM , CC ) on Monday May 5, 2008 @ 12:37 PM
Hi all! Mom had stress test and echo cardiogram, tomorrow she will have a coridit artery test. We won't get any results until next wednesday. Unless there is something really wrong, but I will not go there right now.
Bladder infection seems to be doing better, the ear I don't know, because I keep taking advil. NOW my back in killing me. It is in a spasm, and I think the way that I am walking is doing something to my bad knee. I give up!
Taking a muscle relaxer and going to bed nite all!
Amazing, that's probably hard to wait for the results. I hope things turn out okay. Sorry your still battling the infection and things yourself.
Joy, glad you had a great trip. Its nice to get away.
Marty that is great that you only have such little amount of weight to lose. One day I KNOW I'll be there too. I was doing pretty good until the cake showed up. :> LOL. Keep up the good work, your almost finished with your schooling. I can't even begin to think of comprehending bioethics. You rock! Hope you get to meet Jimbo's girlfriend and her baby sooner than later.
April, glad your almost out of school and you can rest your back. My mother would volunteers at the polls when I was young. I remember going with my dad to visit her when he would go over to vote. Thanks for the reminder. It brings back good memories and I will remember to go vote too.
Jersey, hope you are pulling out of your funk. Your trip will probably help. One day I hope to travel as often and to as interesting places as you have been. Hope there is something left to see by the time I can afford it. Congratulations on the new car. Its always fun to get something new even if it is an inferior product to some. Ops.. did I type that in my posting voice. I'm teasing, my husband is a dodge fan but my parents have been ford people for my entire life. They are very roomy and seem to be pretty reliable for my parents.
My daughters 1st birthday party was fun. We had it Saturday and had cake and singing for the grandparents, my husband and me. She just stared at the candle not knowing what to do. Her cupcake she loved for a short time. She wound up being so messy that it bothered her. LOL... she usually loves to get her food on her and make a big mess. We had a good time and I'll add some of the pictures to the web album if any of you still have the link. Let me know if you want it resent.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Tuesday May 6, 2008 @ 10:40 AM
HAPPY! HAPPY! JOY! JOY! FINISHED, I AM FINISHED!!!! All i have to do is correct and submit. Celebrate with me. The long haul is over!!! Can you hear me shout? Come on, Jersey, cheer up and help me celebrate. I don't want you in the dumps while I am so happy. Let me hear you.
Grace, I am sorry that you are having so much trouble. Hope you get nothing but good reports on your mom. You are in my prayers.
You know what would make this day even better? If Jimbo could celebrate with me. some day he'ss come around.
Got to make correction. Will submit tonight or tomorrow. Have a good evening.
Marty-HOORAY!!! You are amazing. So glad to detect the happiness of a job well done. Jimbo is so lucky to have such a smart mom--even if he doesn't tell you so now. Someday he will. I'm sure you know how proud each and every one of us is of you.
by Joy (PM , CC ) on Tuesday May 6, 2008 @ 6:54 PM
Marty- Congrats on being finished. I am having a big in Jersey tonight for you.
Jersey must be out riding in her new car! You go Jersey! Hope your spirits are better! We need you on this blog!
I am feeling much better as far as the bladder infection goes, hope it stays this way. My back is still sore. If I move the wrong way the muscle will start to go in spasm again. The earache is almost gone, and I hope that it keeps on going!
My mom had her last test done this afternoon. Now we wait for the results on May 14. After her appointment we went out to dinner together.
Have to go do some laundry, maybe I will check in tonight.
Marty, I have to give you a BIG KISS..Really just wanted to read and check the posts, but could not leave without congratulating you. Now Miss Fancy Pants, you have to go buy a silly dress Don't forget the sassy espadrilles and maybe buy a big push up bra.??!! Seriously, I am so proud of you. Again, I have to say that you are my idol. Amazing, Let us know what happens with your Mom's tests. The Carotid Doppler is the last test, right? 80% of people over 60 have some degree of blockage. If the want to open the arteries, get a second opinion. OK? I never give a medical opinion on here, but feel it is necessary. Mel, I'm so happy that our Princess had a good B Day. Any pictures to share? We all feel that she is "our Baby"
Well I lost my 5 pounds and my appetite has regressed..Who can figure this silly Byetta. JUst when you thought its over it gives you more hope. I think I might know part of the problem. I have a horrible knee. Had Arthroscopic surgery on it a few years ago. Recently it started to hurt again. My hubby had a prescription for Arthritis and I started it. It is a serious med. and I should not take it because I have hypertension, even on 4 medications...Anyway, I started it and it causes severe fluid retention.. But my knee felt great..Yep, you got it...It caused the weight gain. I stopped it and lost the 5 pounds...I started it again today because my knee is killing me and I go away in 3 weeks and have to walk up and down the 12 MILE beach
Marty- so glad your thru the classes. We are all so proud of you!! So sorry to hear of all the sore knees and sore backs, I feel for each and everyone of you!!! Mel so glad the baby had a good birthday. I'm looking forward to the pictures. I tried checking in on the kodak gallery today and I think I need the link again. This saturday is my grand daughter Katies first birthday. I will try to get a decent picture with her to send you all. All her pics are great its just her fat grandma that doesnt like to have her picture taken.
by april (PM , CC ) on Tuesday May 6, 2008 @ 10:19 PM
Jersey- Yes she had the cortid yesterday. We know that she has some blockage, but not enough to do surgery. She had one done in Feb. the night before her surgery, so I can't believe that they would get that bad in less than 3 months. I know where your 5 pounds went I got them! Since I have been back on the 5 I notice that I am having trouble with the night time munchies! Ice cream is my downfall. So starting today I am getting back on track. I WILL FIGHT THE URGE TO EAT! I am not going to get back the weight that I lost. I am feeling much better on the 5 pen, no highs and no lows. Just the appitette is coming back. I am going to start waiting 1 hour to eat again and see if that helps. On the 10 if I waited more than 15 minutes my bs would crash.
April send me the link to see your pics, I will send you mine.
Off to do laundry (no I did not do it last night, had Ice Cream instead )
by Amazingrace (PM , CC ) on Wednesday May 7, 2008 @ 10:43 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Marty. That is fantastic news. Hope you are having a little party there for all your hard work and effort. Great news!
Sorry to hear about your knee Jersey. Sounds like you have been a good detective and figured out where your pounds have come and gone from. You do have a great trip coming up that you have to be concerned with. I hope you find something that works. Thanks for the happy baby birthday wishes. There are pictures up in the web album but I will send another link. It is the same album but the new pictures are added to the bottom.
April, how fun that your grand baby turns 1 soon too. I will resend the link so you can see the pictures. This fat mommy doesn't like to show herself either. One day you'll let us see your gorgeous self. When your ready no hurry we are just glad that your doing good and hope that your back isn't giving you any fits. Would love to see Katies pictures too.
Amazing, are these tests just routine for your mother or had she been having some problems recently? Hope they are just routine. Best of luck. Glad your able to feel better on the 5 pen. I still don't miss the nausea part of it all and yes you can resist the ice cream if you really want to. I have resisted just not buying that stuff the last few months. I'll just eat it and I don't want to so I try not to even bring it home. Key word here being TRY! :> LOL.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Wednesday May 7, 2008 @ 11:39 AM
I am totally finished!!! The last course has been corrcted, and sent. I got an e-mail a few minutes ago saying that it had been received. Now just sweat out that grade, and wait for July 19. I am so excited that I am hitting all if the wrong keys, si if you see a lot of typos just know its from excitement. I can hardly believe that I have finished my degree program, and am still relatively sane. It has been a lot for an old woman to take on. But I did it!!!!
Jersey-I am so sorry that your knee is giving you fits. I miss your sharp wit hwn you aren't posting. I may have to come to Jersey, and cheer you up.
Grace-keep us posted on your mom.
Mel-i am so glad that you had a good birthday with your little one. Tht is such a sweet age. I spent part of the day with my little Noah. He will be two on June 2. Its hard to believe that he is already at that milestone. He just melts my heart, he is so sweet. When he tells me he loves me, he could probably get anything he wanted out of me. Now, he usually just wants juice, or a snack.
Joy-glad you enjoyed your outing at the beach.
Well, time to go do a its finshed dance around my living room. Hubby is watching an old western, so he should really enjoy my dancing.
Have a great evening, and I will check in late, if I come back to earth.
Hi everyone. Just checking in to see the news today. Marty--party on! I hope you find the most spectacular dress. Not that it matters, but you should have the finest after that accomplishment.
Jersey, so sorry to hear about your knee. Have you ever tried taking fish oil capsules? Natural and has anti-inflammatory properties. I take it and swear my neck feels better when I do. Hope it feels better soon. Maybe on your trip you can just prop it up and relax more than at home. Otherwise, if money permits, acupuncture is the way!
Babies turning one!? Can't even imagine still at this point with my not quite 16 year old daughter. Moody, messy and cute as can be all rolled in to one! TV, computer, phone and friends the order of HER day. Not necessarily the order I have in mind! Anyway, enjoy those one year olds before they learn about a world that doesn't involve Mommy and Grandma!
Must be the carotid artery week. My mother in law just told us she had to have hers checked this week. She won't know until next week either. She has been having a lot of dizziness and the doctor thought she should have it checked. She is 84. Anyway, hope all goes well for them all.
My daughter just said they are calling Mother's Day Mommalicious Weekend on TV! I like it!
Have a good evening everyone. Marty--careful dancing!
by Joy (PM , CC ) on Wednesday May 7, 2008 @ 4:45 PM
Thanks guys for the concern for my knee..Getting old is a bummer. Mel, THE BABY IS GORGEOUS The picture of her eating her cake made my heart smile. You could just kiss those cheeks until the cows come home. I miss having a baby around. My grandkids age from 5-14 and no more babies around here. Marty, Did you pick up your fancy clothes yet
by Jersey Girl (PM , CC ) on Wednesday May 7, 2008 @ 5:28 PM
Joy - I like the new slang for Mother's Day - Mommalicious. That's cute. I have been trying to savor every SECOND of her since birth. I know it will seem like 2 weeks from now that she is like your teens. It goes too fast.
Marty and Jersey, glad you liked the pictures. We had a good time and I do kiss those little cheeks all the time
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Wednesday May 7, 2008 @ 6:02 PM
Jersey-When I talked to the registrar today, she informed me that it doesn't matter what I wear under my black gown. She said most women wear pants, so they can wear more comfortable shoes. I may wear [ants, but I am still going to find me a beautiful dress. I will just get it for the ole 65 b-day. I am determined to own a dress, since there is not one in my house. I do hop the knee is better. I don't even have the excuse of medication for my 3 pound gain. I have got to get thing under control, so I won't be a blimp at my graduation.
April-how's the back? Not many more days of school left. Our kids here get out a week from Friday.
Hubby didn't complain about me dancing between him and the television today. He just grinned, and shook his head. It is great to have no lessons to worry about, and it all got in on time.
Well, my friends, I am going to kick back and relax this evening. We went out to eat, and now its time for taking it easy. Have a great evening.
Marty, HOw relieved you must feel!!! My hubby would have a fit if I danced between him and the TV if the Giants were playing. Its you time to relax and reward yourself. You owe it to yourself
by Jersey Girl (PM , CC ) on Wednesday May 7, 2008 @ 7:26 PM
Sure feels weird not to have to worry about studying today. I may go out prowling around just for the fun of it. My house has waited this long for a good cleaning, it can wait one more day. I just want to relish the freedom.
Jersey-I hope your knee is better today. Just think in a few weeks you will be strolling on the beach. I hope you have a wonderful time doing it. Think of me while you are enjoying the tropical paradise, just not too often.
Jersey-I finally got the chance to look at the website of the beautiful island that you will be visiting. Right after looking at it, I was flipping through the channels to find something to watch, when I ran across a show called Baby Story. The couple on it own a resort on the same island, but they went to New Jersey to have the baby. Quite a coincidence, wouldn't you say? They showed quite a bit about the island on the show. It looks gorgeous. Made me envy you.
My beat friend's first grandchild was born yesterday, by emergency c-section. the baby did fine for a few hours, but then got sick. They thought he had a collapsed lung, but it turned out to be pneumonia. He had a bowel movement right before birth and swallowed some of the muconium. Please keep the little guy and his parents in your prayers. My friend hasn't called today, so I hope there is improvement.
It sur is quiet on here today. I am free, and no one is talking. I am going to clean my kitchen. Will catch ya'll later.
Good evening, my buds. It's 10 PM and it's taken me an hour to catch up on the blogs. New cars, trips, clothes, parties, all of this without me, even a new home! You guys don't fool around moving through life. Congratulations Marty on your completion. Tuesday night at graduation, I'll be thinking of your walk comin up in July. I've identified with a lot of your Byetta concerns as I read tonight. But it's all too much to talk about right now. I'm trying to get comfortable with my pain tonight but my back is bothering me, and I've got another hour before I can take more pain med. I've thought of April all this past week with her back, and now I'm there with her. Someone else, maybe Grace (sorry about your Mom, Grace, but she'll be bouncing back soon, I pray) or Joy or someone, mentioned they slipped in the kitchen. Well, I did the very same thing last Monday night a week agao and at this age, recovery is slooooooow. Nothing broken thank God.
I slipped on water on the kitchen floor and in trying so save my head from hitting the floor tiles, I landed flat on the middle of my back, re-injuring an old gym injury of 30 years ago! Badly bruised muscles and aggravated the vertebrae I fractured years ago. Haven't been able to sleep in bed for a week, all I can manage is the leather lounger in the den. Day by day, it's getting better, until I sneeze and then it's quite a setback for a few more hours. It will take time to heal. So think about me. I hope I can make it standing at the graduation Tuesday night. I guess I'm just tired tonight and needed a little sympathy from some old buddies. Don't forget me just because I don't have time to visit now. Behave and continue being funny. Miss you. PS Glad to see Dennis back. I felt semi-responsible. What a relief.
by Ginny SC (PM , CC ) on Thursday May 8, 2008 @ 10:35 PM
Hi Ginny. So sorry to hear about your back. Maybe instead of dresses and fancy shoes we should all just break out the tennis shoes and focus on being steady. Hope you feel better soon. Always ice and heat but only temporary comfort I know.
Marty, sorry to hear about the baby. My daughter spent two weeks in NICU when she was born. Hypoglycemia and almost gray. They pumped her full of glucose and stuck her poor little heels every hour to get readings. Finally got her home to projectile vomiting and weight loss. Very scary, but thank goodness for persistence and good doctors. She is very smart and a really great little chick today. I'll pray for your friend.
Jersey, after my trip to the beach last weekend all I want to do is go again. Soak up every minute of it and enjoy.
Just found out my son, freshman at Georgia, dropped his calculus class and didn't tell us he wasn't full time this semester. I'm SO not happy. He went in with 23 hours of credit due to AP classes, so doesn't need it, but since he isn't full time, he is not covered by our health insurance. They make such selfish decisions. Hope he doesn't have any problems or he'll put us in the poor house. He says he is moving into the frat house for the summer and getting a job. Wants to come home and get his car. I just am not sure he will really work. Playtime seems to be his focus. Love him too but wish he would make some adult decisions soon.
Enough for now. Must go to bed. Again tonight I have gotten past the tired hour and now it is almost two and I'm still wide awake.
Ginny, So sorry to hear about your back. I have a bad on myself and I fell 2 years ago and it really flared up. It took about a month to calm down. Even with your pain, you didn't lose you sense of humor and I love that about you. I thought you scared Dennis off too!! Just kidding. If anyone is doing to scare him it's ME. Rest and stay in touch.
Joy, I'm happy you enjoyed your trip to the beach. In my next life I am going to be a beach bum. I'm still trying to decide if it will be a nudist beach Ah, probably not.
Marty, You sound like such a burden has been lifted from your shoulders. Now you can sit back, pat yourself on the back and relax. I'm so sorry to hear that you don't have to sear a dress. I was getting so into teasing you. I hate to admit it, but I actually loved it. Especially the push up bra and the sassy espadrilles I will keep you friend's grand baby in my prayers. When my first grandchild, Katie was born, she also swallowed the merconium and was put in the neonatal ICU for 10 days. If this happens don't be suprised. We were all so upset. They even suggested that we have the family Priest come and bless her. It was a very hard time for all of us. To see this beautiful, 8 pound bundle of joy in there with so many very sick babies was heartbreaking. Sad to say most of them were drug babies and had no one even visiting them. While Katie was there, I would make the rounds and sit by each one of them every day.It's funny, but they seemed to know that someone was there for them. THey just seemed to breathe better and seemed more relaxed. It still breaks my heart to think about it. I guess I was punished for making fun of you dress shopping.GRRRR I have sent back 4 bathing suits that I have ordered through the mail. Nothing uglier than a 60 year old woman in a bathing suit.
One exciting thing about our upcoming trip..There is an orphanage on Turks & Caicos, Nissi House. They have 9 kids ranging 5-13. I requested a list of items the kids want/need and I am picking up items, ranging from bras to hair braiding books. We will have gifts for all the kids. That is even more exciting to us than the actual trip. I can't wait.
One exciting thing about our upcoming trip..There is an orphanage on Turks & Caicos, Nissi House. They have 9 kids ranging 5-13. I requested a list of items the kids want/need and I am picking up items, ranging from bras to hair braiding books. We will have gifts for all the kids. That is even more exciting to us than the actual trip. I can't wait. I had a terrible time getting on this site today. Anyone else or is it my computer?
I have a question. My hubby is picking up a single rose for our daughters, me and my m-i-l for Mother's day. Am I crazy or do I remember that pink flowers are for mother's who's mother is alive and white for deceased. Silly question, I know, but I think I remember. Maybe I am crazy and dreamed this.
Ginny, sorry to hear of your troubles. Hope you get to feeling better soon. I hate it when those things happen. I've not injured my back and I hope never to. Hope you get better soon.
Joy, sorry to hear about your son dropping his class. I hope he doesn't get injured either. He is young and will probably be fine.
Marty, so sorry to hear of your friends grandbaby. I hope they start to improve quickly.
Jersey, what good karma you are spreading around. That is a fantastic idea and good for you for doing it. As for the rose color it looks like you were thinking correctly. Here is what I found on rose color meanings. Not exactly descriptive with the death but it does mention respect and to honor.
red Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
Pink Roses pink As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.
Yellow Roses yellow The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.
White Roses white White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Friday May 9, 2008 @ 1:27 PM
Jersey-I love what you are doing for those orphans. I send you a big hug for being such a big hearted person. As for the roses, my mother always had me wear a red rose on Mother's Day, as she was alive. she said that when she is gone, I would wear a white one. This is my third Mother's Day without her, and its still tough. I probably won't see Jimbo, either. He WILL be bacck!
Well, i just got back from the beauty shop, and hubby is ready to go get a bite of lunch. Have a great day, my friends.
Hi guys. Speaking of roses, my daughter just recently looked up the meanings because she was taking a guy to a dance and didn't want to go. She made SURE it wasn't a color that would imply anything more than friendship!! She went with peach.
One of my daughters' classmates fathers committed suicide last night. Had a call from my daughter crying to come and pick her up early from school to be with her friend who requested company. So sad. The funeral is on Mother's Day. Young and in his 40's and has a third grade daughter and a ninth grade daughter. Just awful. Please say a prayer for the family if you can.
by Mel_Smith (PM , CC ) on Friday May 9, 2008 @ 4:49 PM
Joy, what a horribly sad story. What a great loss for everyone involved. About 5 years ago my daughter's friend committed suicide also. His 14 yr old son found him hanging in their garage. It is so sad that these people didn't get the help that they so desperately needed
Marty, I forgot about Jimbo and Mother's Day. I have feeling he will not let the day go by without some kind of contact. If he does, it is not his fault and next year he will be around. I can't help but love the the guy and I don't even know him
Joy-I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's friend's dad. Having walked through the suicide of my oldest son, Jimbo's dad I know the burden it places ion the whole family. Her friend will need people that will allow him to talk out his feelings. The more he talks the sooner he will get beyond it. He will never get over it, but he has to learn that it was his dad's decision, and had nothing to do with the son. This is one of the hardest things to get a grip on. Jimbo has never really dealt with his dad's death, and I feel that is why he is doing some of the things he is now doing. It is easier to self-medicate than to deal with the realities. He has never cried over his dad, and it will be thirteen years on June 11 since that horrible day. I will keep your daughter's friend in my prayers for the coming days and weeks.
Jersey-Ashley doesn't think he will come around on Mother's Day. Haley would prefer that he not have anything to do with us, and he's afraid he'll "mess up what he now has". He just hasn't reached the stage of realizing how important family is. I am trying to stay upbeat, but its not easy. I think this is why I have been "pigging out" lately. I should be bouncing off of the walls with joy over my accomplishment, but he is always in the back of my mind. Sometimes I wish I just didn't care so much. Oh well, enough belly-aching. I do have so much to be thankful for.
Wll, about time to think of dinner. Have a great evening.
Amazingrace & April, Where are you two? When you disappear, I know you are up to no good. Let us know that you are ok.
Marty, Thats very sad that Jimbo won't be around tomorrow. I wish I could talk to that boy...If Haley is the reason that he stays away, he is in big trouble. I don't know him, but I have a feeling that he will pop in sometime this weekend and make me proud. As far as the overeating, don't fret it will disappear. I went through the same thing a few weeks ago and the past 2 weeks, I have to make myself eat, because I'm not hungry. Chin up, my dear friend
by Jersey Girl (PM , CC ) on Saturday May 10, 2008 @ 8:46 AM
Jersey=Ashley told him that if Haley is that controlling he needs to closely examine their relationship. That's one reason that he is mad at Ashley. I am not going to let him ruin my joy in my accomplishment.
I have been wondering where April disappeared to for quite a few days, and now Grace has joined her. Jersey, I bet they are on a trip without us. Seriously, I hope you both are o.k. We worry about our friends when they are MIA.
Has anyone else had trouble getting on this blog in the past couple of days? It took five tries today to make it.
My granddaughter and I are going out running around today. we haven't done that in a while, as I have been so focused on my school work. we will probably have Noah with us. That will really cheer me up. He is such as sweet baby. It doesn't seem possible that he will be two in a couple of weeks.
We got our little income tax stimulus bonus yesterday, so hubby told me to go buy some clothes. I didn't argue with him.
Well, friends, I hope all of you moms have a super Mother's Day. Mel, kiss Cecelia for me, and enjoy your day. Hope to check in later.
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Jersey- Yes it is so sad to see those big blue eyes so teary. She does that every time I leave her or she leaves our house. I was able to put her in her carseat and she would be fine, but now she expects me to get in the car with her. She is just to smart.
Just took a slip in my kitchen. The floor was wet, and I went sliding down on my bad knee and I think I pulled a muscle in my A$$! Ouch, I can feel it getting sore.
My daughter is hosting a Lia Sophia Party tonight at the house, got to go put some thing in there place.
Everyone have a Peaceful Night!
Hope you all had a nice weekend. I'm back from Illinois and off to the beach tomorrow night. Trying to bake and pack and make kid arrangements. Jack (my husband) is 50 tomorrow! I've decided I'm living to be 100. Actually, my sister and I are both living long lives so that my daughter (only one between us)can take us to get groceries and to the salon!
Trying to think if I have any potty episodes. Only one I can think of is when my cell phone fell in one day. Not pretty! My family thinks they can put me in the middle of a room for entertainment. Won't take me long before I say something really stupid that they can use against me forever. One day I had been laying in the sun and commented to my brother in law that my teeth looked really white. He said "don't you know the sun bleaches your teeth?" Of course I was young and believed him! I'll never live that one down.
Went to endo today. They of course took four vials of blood and told me to keep on the 10mg spit. Also wrote a prescription for some muscle relaxers so I can get through the long ride to the beach. Glad for that.
Have a nice evening everyone. I think of you all often.
Dennis, I told you the minute you walk into your new house, you will know it. Ahhh, your search is over..You are going to live here
This week is my week to serve breakfast at school and once again this morning I got sick at school. I hung in there though and made it thru the day. Just got a chance to hug a trash can in the hall this morning before I served breakfast. I think it is the byetta, I just dont have the chance to space taking the shot and then my other meds as far a part as I would like and then I go and get sick.
A storm is moving in and my back nearly killed me thru the whole day. the end of the school year cant get here to soon.
One of our Pomeranians had a stroke last night. He lost control of his hind legs, and looked as if he couldn't see. He couldn't eat or drink. we knew the end was near, but that he could linger in that misery for days. we took him in this morning, and had him put out of his misery. He was my granddaughter's dog, but when she married she left him here. He was so old that she was afraid to take him away from the others. The other Pom won't be too far behind him. He struggles for every breath, but is still able to eat. He has congestive heart failure. soon we just have Cupcake, and Jackson. they are both still young. Jackson is almost four, and Cupcake is five months. She got spayed yesterday, and is still pretty sore. She is pretty perky tonight, so should be almost like normal tomorrow.
I had better get off, and study bioethics. Will check in when I can.
I just have a little time to write tonight. Things are not calming down any, my 33 year old daughter that had the partial knee replacement fell down the stairs with her leg under her and fractured her leg with the knee replacement in it, the end of the replacement is now wiggling in her bone. Like I said before MURPHYS LAW. I will have to help her as much as I can. Richie is doing pretty good. we went to the doc last night. He layed the law down NO more smoking, no more mowing the lawn in 90 degree weather& thank GOD your alive. I do that every night. I hope all of you aare doing well. I have to go to the nerosurgen for my back when this all calms down. I have another bad disk that is pinching a nerve below the 2 fusions that I had. my grand sons are such big helps. They keep my husband and I laughing all the time. I have to go now and help Little Jake get ready for bed. I do that every night and I love it. then I have to call my other grand sons and say good night.
Take care everyone, and thank you for all being here.
BE WELL ALL
When I feel on Tuesday I landed on my knee. (the bad one) Today it is swollen and black and blue, but it does not hurt unless I lean on it. I am surprised that it does not hurt when I walk.
Went for job interview today!
I am getting another bladder infection. That makes 3 in 2 months!
Got to go fold laundry. Have a good night all.
Robin-let us know how things are going. I certainly hope your daughter bounces back quickly.
took time out from my studies to keep Noah for a while today. that is such a joy. He gave me sweet kisses and hugs. He brings so much joy into our lives. And he knows how to melt Grandmomma.
Had a sugar plunge to 45 last night. I hate when that happens. I was in the middle of studying, and all of a sudden I started feeling funny, and things began to look dark. I had a hard time getting it up to a safe level. It was 85 when I got up this morning. If I keep having these drastic plunges I will have to see my doctor again. I am not supposed to have to see him again until July, but don't want to keep this up. It interferes with my studies, and I am on the countdown.
I had better get off, and get ready for bed. want to be rested, so I can get plenty of work done tomorrow. Take care, and have a good night.
Amazing, that's too bad about your bladder infections. I've not had one and hope I NEVER get one. They don't sound good at all. I would have walked out too after that job description. It doesn't sound very appealing especially at that wage. Hope you can find something that will keep you a little more sane that that.
Marty, glad you got your low under control. That's probably very scary. Hope you and your doctor can get it figured out because you are on the homeward stretch and you could do without the disruptions in your work right now. I have been shopping for a graduation gift for my best friend that will be graduating from college next weekend. Lots of cute things in caps and gowns and I think of you all gussied up too for your graduation. Keep up the good work.
Life off the spit has been good and despite no nausea I have been able to maintain my weight and am trying to really cut back on portions and calories. I'm hoping to get a few more pounds off before we get pregnant. Once pregnant I have keep tight control on my BS's. Its easy to go really low in the early part of pregnancy and then the second half it wants to just stay hight.
Tuesday it was in the 80's here. Today its snowing. LOL.. isn't life fun. Always changing. My baby turns 1 tomorrow. Where does the time go?
Jersey glad your work place has settled down and isn't so crazy for you.
Nice new home we have here. Thanks again Greg. Its fun to see you post and very happy for you and your family that things are going so good for you.
Waiting for doctor to call, have this stupid bladder infection again, I really don't think it went away completely from the last one at the begining of April.
Not doing to much today will check in later.
Jersey-where are you? Are you having a tough time at work? We need to know that our Jersey is o.k. You know, I just realized that I try to type in my southern drawl...I drop all of my g's at the end of the words.
I must get ready for the beauty shop.
I am ok. For some reason, I don't feel like posting as much lately. I hope i pull out of it. I am very discouraged with my lack of weight loss I even recently gained back several pounds (5). In the past I would have a slow spot, but I would resume within a few weeks...Not this time. Since I hit the 2 year mark, I have gained and my appetite is totally back to pre-Byetta. It seems useless to shoot myself 2 times a day if the main benefit of it is gone. My hubby told me to quit too.
My baby is 1 today. Marty you knew that because your daughters birthday is today also, right? Letting her dig into cake tomorrow. Should prove to be messy and fun.
Jersey....
YIKES...What is a raccoon slap..Is it a slap with my hat
Well, time to get busy again. Mel give that birthday girl and big hug and kiss from Auntie Marty, as if she would know who that is.
I'm surprised that your endo put you on it with your AC1 at 6 also. Mine had jumped over 7 when my dr put me on it and it was more in hopes that it would help stimulate the weight loss part so I would hopefully turn the thermostat of this type 2 off or down. If its not doing much for you then maybe you do need to come off of it for a while. I haven't noticed tons more hunger just tons less nausea. I've been trying really hard to keep things under control also and not indulge like I was born to want to.
Its a happy hair getting done weekend. I go in for a cut and new style tomorrow too. I hope I like it as much as I do in my mind. :> LOL. As for what a raccoon slap is Jersey.. it could be a slap with your hat... I mostly just wanted to give you something to smile about...
My mom is bringing the baby to work so we can run off and meet up with hubby. I get to show her off and she will be here shortly. Hope everyone out in the spit world has a great weekend.
Jersey- Sorry you are so blue. I have been down lately too! This bladder infection it really getting me pissed off!
Good luck with the hair cut. I got mine cut 1 month ago, so I am good for another couple of months. I use to have a panic attack before I had a hair cut, the woman I go to now is very good about cutting very little and asking if I want more off! I love her!
Marty- How is the dress shoping going? I am glad that it is not me.
Bioethics sounds hard, but I know that you can do it! I will be so happy for you when you graduate in July. How in Jimbo doing? have you heard from him lately.
Joy, April and Dennis are still missing. Hope that you are all having fun.
My cousin, her husband, my aunt and my mother are coming over tomorrow. My mother and aunt are identical twins. when they get together, it is a scream! They are so funny. My cousin is a Type 1 since the age of 8, she has the pump for her insulin and loves it.
Have to go get stuff done so that tomorrow I am not running like a chicken without a head!
Good Night All!
April, Where are you Sweetie??
My doctor put me on macrobid this time. If I need to go a urologist I will get the name of the one you go to. I will say that Jersey recommended him to me!
April, You have us worried. Please pop in here for a minute and let us know that you are ok. Maybe, like me you just need some time away. If thats the case it is NOT ok.
Jersey-I am so glad to see you posting again. I thought about you last night when I ate more than usual. I even ate a piece of pineapple upside down cake. My sugar still took a slight plunge. I am craving sweets, which has not been a problem since I went on byetta. Are you experiencing this? As you know I have been fighting depression for a couple of months, but attributed it to my empty nest.
Well, Bioethics is calling me, so must answer the call. APRIL, APRIL, APRIL, please check in ASAP. We are worried. Hope you aren't sick. Well, I'm outta' here.
It is 24 more work days until the end of school, I am so looking forward to it!!!!! I called our voting office and inquired about the voting judge positions, they are all filled but they put me on an alternate list. I will have to take a three hour class for that and get paid nicely for taking the class and then if they need me they will pay me for my time on election day. We are having primaries the later part of June. Just a plea here to all of you, if you are not signed up to vote in the elections this fall get signed up now, and vote. I dont care who you vote for, thats none of my business, but we all need to vote!
I only have three more case studies and one short paper, and I will be free!!!!
Well, Her majesty is finished with her breakfast, so guess I had better eat mine. It will soon be time to get ready fior church. In case I can't check in again today, have a great day, my byetta Buddies.
Marty- Way to Go!
Going to get some breakfast than off to church. Don't feel like going today, but that is when we you need to be there the most. Now I have a sore throat and an earache. The ear is the worst. Kept waking me up last night. Strep is going around, but I am already on an antibotic for my bladder infection. I guess I will give the ear a couple of days to see if it feels better. I feel like I am reverting back to a child!
Yesterday I was shreading old papers when I came across old bloodwork from 1992 my gloucose was 195 fasting back then, and my triglicrides were 305! I think it's good that I stopped going to that doctor! I guess I have been diabetic longer than I thought!
Will try to check in again later!
April, Hang in there Sweetie..You just have a couple more weeks. Over the summer you can relax and have fun with that adorable grandson in the Paradise that you live. I still remember his face and it makes me smile. He looks like such a sweet boy.
Marty, I can understand how Jimbo makes you feel and its sad to me too.Just keep trying an keep you mouth shut and he will be back. I know how hard it is for you and I think about you often. Maybe its better to be like the people that don't give a darn..I could not live like that though. Cupcake is my kind of girl..I get up early every day even on weekends. I am going to Turks and Caicos on 5/30. It is our favorite Island. This will be our 6th trip. The website is www.royalwestindies.com.Check it out. The actual picture from the balcony is exactly our suite. We rent directly from the owner.It is the most beautiful water that we have ever seen. I cannot believe 11 days of total relaxation. My Dan and I certainly need it. We picked up my new vehicle yesterday. I lease so every 3 years I have to turn it in and get a new one. I picked a real pretty one this time. It is the new Ford Edge. The commercial on TV with the huge sunroof and the people looking up at the NYC buildings had me sold on it. When we went to the dealership yesterday. I told the salesman that I wanted the big sunroof and didn't even care if it had doors or wheels, I just had to have the sunroof. He looked strange at me then looked at my hubby and hubby just shook his head and told the guy that I was serious. I was real lucky, I got one with the big sunroof, wheels and even doors.
I got to spend half of the day with my little Noah, and my six year old grandson. Love those kids to death. If you are in a rotten moos, as little while with them, and you're smiling. God knew what he was doing when he made kids.
Well, time to go back to church, then come home and work for a while before bedtime. Have a great evening, my friends. Mel, kiss tht little one for me.
Jersey-Thanks for the encouragement. I am planning on meeting Haley with an open mind, and heart. I don't have to approve of their living arrangement, but I won't condemn them. Jiibo is my boy, and I love him. If Haley is meant to be part of his life, I must get to know her.
I did pretty well yesterday on the appetite thing. I didn't feel sick, but just wasn't really hungry. Wish it would stay that way. Those three pounds I gained back are sticking like glue.
Hope ya'll have a great Monday. I'm off to study before I have to get ready for work. I will try to check in later, but I can't promise. The Pregnancy Center has its big fund raiser banquet tomorrow night, and Hubby and I have to go help decorate after I get off today. I love our banquets.
Beautiful day here in Atlanta today. Have to admit, I took my daughter to school and went back to bed to catch up on sleep. Feel lazy so must get moving here and unpack and back into the swing of things.
Hope you all have a nice day. I'll check back in tonight.
Mom had stress test and echo cardiogram, tomorrow she will have a coridit artery test. We won't get any results until next wednesday. Unless there is something really wrong, but I will not go there right now.
Bladder infection seems to be doing better, the ear I don't know, because I keep taking advil. NOW my back in killing me. It is in a spasm, and I think the way that I am walking is doing something to my bad knee. I give up!
Taking a muscle relaxer and going to bed nite all!
Joy, glad you had a great trip. Its nice to get away.
Marty that is great that you only have such little amount of weight to lose. One day I KNOW I'll be there too. I was doing pretty good until the cake showed up. :> LOL. Keep up the good work, your almost finished with your schooling. I can't even begin to think of comprehending bioethics. You rock! Hope you get to meet Jimbo's girlfriend and her baby sooner than later.
April, glad your almost out of school and you can rest your back. My mother would volunteers at the polls when I was young. I remember going with my dad to visit her when he would go over to vote. Thanks for the reminder. It brings back good memories and I will remember to go vote too.
Jersey, hope you are pulling out of your funk. Your trip will probably help. One day I hope to travel as often and to as interesting places as you have been. Hope there is something left to see by the time I can afford it. Congratulations on the new car. Its always fun to get something new even if it is an inferior product to some.
My daughters 1st birthday party was fun. We had it Saturday and had cake and singing for the grandparents, my husband and me. She just stared at the candle not knowing what to do. Her cupcake she loved for a short time. She wound up being so messy that it bothered her. LOL... she usually loves to get her food on her and make a big mess. We had a good time and I'll add some of the pictures to the web album if any of you still have the link. Let me know if you want it resent.
Grace, I am sorry that you are having so much trouble. Hope you get nothing but good reports on your mom. You are in my prayers.
You know what would make this day even better? If Jimbo could celebrate with me. some day he'ss come around.
Got to make correction. Will submit tonight or tomorrow. Have a good evening.
Jersey must be out riding in her new car!
I am feeling much better as far as the bladder infection goes, hope it stays this way. My back is still sore. If I move the wrong way the muscle will start to go in spasm again. The earache is almost gone, and I hope that it keeps on going!
My mom had her last test done this afternoon. Now we wait for the results on May 14. After her appointment we went out to dinner together.
Have to go do some laundry, maybe I will check in tonight.
Amazing, Let us know what happens with your Mom's tests. The Carotid Doppler is the last test, right? 80% of people over 60 have some degree of blockage. If the want to open the arteries, get a second opinion. OK? I never give a medical opinion on here, but feel it is necessary.
Mel, I'm so happy that our Princess had a good B Day. Any pictures to share? We all feel that she is "our Baby"
Well I lost my 5 pounds and my appetite has regressed..Who can figure this silly Byetta. JUst when you thought its over it gives you more hope. I think I might know part of the problem. I have a horrible knee. Had Arthroscopic surgery on it a few years ago. Recently it started to hurt again. My hubby had a prescription for Arthritis and I started it. It is a serious med. and I should not take it because I have hypertension, even on 4 medications...Anyway, I started it and it causes severe fluid retention.. But my knee felt great..Yep, you got it...It caused the weight gain. I stopped it and lost the 5 pounds...I started it again today because my knee is killing me and I go away in 3 weeks and have to walk up and down the 12 MILE beach
So sorry to hear of all the sore knees and sore backs, I feel for each and everyone of you!!!
Mel so glad the baby had a good birthday. I'm looking forward to the pictures. I tried checking in on the kodak gallery today and I think I need the link again.
This saturday is my grand daughter Katies first birthday. I will try to get a decent picture with her to send you all. All her pics are great its just her fat grandma that doesnt like to have her picture taken.
I know where your 5 pounds went I got them!
April send me the link to see your pics, I will send you mine.
Off to do laundry (no I did not do it last night, had Ice Cream instead
Sorry to hear about your knee Jersey. Sounds like you have been a good detective and figured out where your pounds have come and gone from. You do have a great trip coming up that you have to be concerned with. I hope you find something that works. Thanks for the happy baby birthday wishes. There are pictures up in the web album but I will send another link. It is the same album but the new pictures are added to the bottom.
April, how fun that your grand baby turns 1 soon too. I will resend the link so you can see the pictures. This fat mommy doesn't like to show herself either. One day you'll let us see your gorgeous self. When your ready no hurry we are just glad that your doing good and hope that your back isn't giving you any fits. Would love to see Katies pictures too.
Amazing, are these tests just routine for your mother or had she been having some problems recently? Hope they are just routine. Best of luck. Glad your able to feel better on the 5 pen. I still don't miss the nausea part of it all and yes you can resist the ice cream if you really want to. I have resisted just not buying that stuff the last few months. I'll just eat it and I don't want to so I try not to even bring it home. Key word here being TRY! :> LOL.
Happy Wednesday everyone.
Jersey-I am so sorry that your knee is giving you fits. I miss your sharp wit hwn you aren't posting. I may have to come to Jersey, and cheer you up.
Grace-keep us posted on your mom.
Mel-i am so glad that you had a good birthday with your little one. Tht is such a sweet age. I spent part of the day with my little Noah. He will be two on June 2. Its hard to believe that he is already at that milestone. He just melts my heart, he is so sweet. When he tells me he loves me, he could probably get anything he wanted out of me. Now, he usually just wants juice, or a snack.
Joy-glad you enjoyed your outing at the beach.
Well, time to go do a its finshed dance around my living room. Hubby is watching an old western, so he should really enjoy my dancing.
Have a great evening, and I will check in late, if I come back to earth.
Jersey, so sorry to hear about your knee. Have you ever tried taking fish oil capsules? Natural and has anti-inflammatory properties. I take it and swear my neck feels better when I do. Hope it feels better soon. Maybe on your trip you can just prop it up and relax more than at home. Otherwise, if money permits, acupuncture is the way!
Babies turning one!? Can't even imagine still at this point with my not quite 16 year old daughter. Moody, messy and cute as can be all rolled in to one! TV, computer, phone and friends the order of HER day. Not necessarily the order I have in mind! Anyway, enjoy those one year olds before they learn about a world that doesn't involve Mommy and Grandma!
Must be the carotid artery week. My mother in law just told us she had to have hers checked this week. She won't know until next week either. She has been having a lot of dizziness and the doctor thought she should have it checked. She is 84. Anyway, hope all goes well for them all.
My daughter just said they are calling Mother's Day Mommalicious Weekend on TV! I like it!
Have a good evening everyone. Marty--careful dancing!
Mel, THE BABY IS GORGEOUS
Marty, Did you pick up your fancy clothes yet
Marty and Jersey, glad you liked the pictures. We had a good time and I do kiss those little cheeks all the time
April-how's the back? Not many more days of school left. Our kids here get out a week from Friday.
Hubby didn't complain about me dancing between him and the television today. He just grinned, and shook his head. It is great to have no lessons to worry about, and it all got in on time.
Well, my friends, I am going to kick back and relax this evening. We went out to eat, and now its time for taking it easy. Have a great evening.
Jersey-I hope your knee is better today. Just think in a few weeks you will be strolling on the beach. I hope you have a wonderful time doing it. Think of me while you are enjoying the tropical paradise, just not too often.
April-Hope you are doing alright.
Well, off to do something, even if its wrong.
My beat friend's first grandchild was born yesterday, by emergency c-section. the baby did fine for a few hours, but then got sick. They thought he had a collapsed lung, but it turned out to be pneumonia. He had a bowel movement right before birth and swallowed some of the muconium. Please keep the little guy and his parents in your prayers. My friend hasn't called today, so I hope there is improvement.
It sur is quiet on here today. I am free, and no one is talking.
Congratulations Marty on your completion. Tuesday night at graduation, I'll be thinking of your walk comin up in July.
I've identified with a lot of your Byetta concerns as I read tonight. But it's all too much to talk about right now.
I'm trying to get comfortable with my pain tonight but my back is bothering me, and I've got another hour before I can take more pain med.
I've thought of April all this past week with her back, and now I'm there with her. Someone else, maybe Grace (sorry about your Mom, Grace, but she'll be bouncing back soon, I pray) or Joy or someone, mentioned they slipped in the kitchen. Well, I did the very same thing last Monday night a week agao and at this age, recovery is slooooooow. Nothing broken thank God.
I slipped on water on the kitchen floor and in trying so save my head from hitting the floor tiles, I landed flat on the middle of my back, re-injuring an old gym injury of 30 years ago! Badly bruised muscles and aggravated the vertebrae I fractured years ago. Haven't been able to sleep in bed for a week, all I can manage is the leather lounger in the den.
Day by day, it's getting better, until I sneeze and then it's quite a setback for a few more hours. It will take time to heal. So think about me. I hope I can make it standing at the graduation Tuesday night.
I guess I'm just tired tonight and needed a little sympathy from some old buddies.
Don't forget me just because I don't have time to visit now. Behave and continue being funny. Miss you.
PS Glad to see Dennis back. I felt semi-responsible. What a relief.
Marty, sorry to hear about the baby. My daughter spent two weeks in NICU when she was born. Hypoglycemia and almost gray. They pumped her full of glucose and stuck her poor little heels every hour to get readings. Finally got her home to projectile vomiting and weight loss. Very scary, but thank goodness for persistence and good doctors. She is very smart and a really great little chick today. I'll pray for your friend.
Jersey, after my trip to the beach last weekend all I want to do is go again. Soak up every minute of it and enjoy.
Just found out my son, freshman at Georgia, dropped his calculus class and didn't tell us he wasn't full time this semester. I'm SO not happy. He went in with 23 hours of credit due to AP classes, so doesn't need it, but since he isn't full time, he is not covered by our health insurance. They make such selfish decisions. Hope he doesn't have any problems or he'll put us in the poor house. He says he is moving into the frat house for the summer and getting a job. Wants to come home and get his car. I just am not sure he will really work. Playtime seems to be his focus. Love him too but wish he would make some adult decisions soon.
Enough for now. Must go to bed. Again tonight I have gotten past the tired hour and now it is almost two and I'm still wide awake.
Night all.
Joy, I'm happy you enjoyed your trip to the beach. In my next life I am going to be a beach bum. I'm still trying to decide if it will be a nudist beach
Marty, You sound like such a burden has been lifted from your shoulders. Now you can sit back, pat yourself on the back and relax.
I'm so sorry to hear that you don't have to sear a dress. I was getting so into teasing you. I hate to admit it, but I actually loved it. Especially the push up bra and the sassy espadrilles
I guess I was punished for making fun of you dress shopping.GRRRR I have sent back 4 bathing suits that I have ordered through the mail. Nothing uglier than a 60 year old woman in a bathing suit.
Joy, sorry to hear about your son dropping his class. I hope he doesn't get injured either. He is young and will probably be fine.
Marty, so sorry to hear of your friends grandbaby. I hope they start to improve quickly.
Jersey, what good karma you are spreading around. That is a fantastic idea and good for you for doing it. As for the rose color it looks like you were thinking correctly. Here is what I found on rose color meanings. Not exactly descriptive with the death but it does mention respect and to honor.
red
Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
Pink Roses
pink
As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.
Yellow Roses
yellow
The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.
White Roses
white
White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.
Well, i just got back from the beauty shop, and hubby is ready to go get a bite of lunch. Have a great day, my friends.
One of my daughters' classmates fathers committed suicide last night. Had a call from my daughter crying to come and pick her up early from school to be with her friend who requested company. So sad. The funeral is on Mother's Day. Young and in his 40's and has a third grade daughter and a ninth grade daughter. Just awful. Please say a prayer for the family if you can.
That's all for now. Have a nice evening.
Marty, I forgot about Jimbo and Mother's Day. I have feeling he will not let the day go by without some kind of contact. If he does, it is not his fault and next year he will be around. I can't help but love the the guy and I don't even know him
Jersey-Ashley doesn't think he will come around on Mother's Day. Haley would prefer that he not have anything to do with us, and he's afraid he'll "mess up what he now has". He just hasn't reached the stage of realizing how important family is. I am trying to stay upbeat, but its not easy. I think this is why I have been "pigging out" lately. I should be bouncing off of the walls with joy over my accomplishment, but he is always in the back of my mind. Sometimes I wish I just didn't care so much. Oh well, enough belly-aching. I do have so much to be thankful for.
Wll, about time to think of dinner. Have a great evening.
Marty, Thats very sad that Jimbo won't be around tomorrow. I wish I could talk to that boy...If Haley is the reason that he stays away, he is in big trouble. I don't know him, but I have a feeling that he will pop in sometime this weekend and make me proud.
I have been wondering where April disappeared to for quite a few days, and now Grace has joined her. Jersey, I bet they are on a trip without us.
Has anyone else had trouble getting on this blog in the past couple of days? It took five tries today to make it.
My granddaughter and I are going out running around today. we haven't done that in a while, as I have been so focused on my school work. we will probably have Noah with us. That will really cheer me up. He is such as sweet baby. It doesn't seem possible that he will be two in a couple of weeks.
We got our little income tax stimulus bonus yesterday, so hubby told me to go buy some clothes. I didn't argue with him.
Well, friends, I hope all of you moms have a super Mother's Day.