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| Iwilldothis |
Posted - 10/09/2008 : 5:38:44 PM
Hi, I think this is a great place but I am a little bummed out on the very little responses it has. I notice there are a lot of lookers but very few respond. I think maybe we all can do better if we get more active and keep the boards interesting by sharing. We can talk about anything it doesn't have to all be about weight it could be anything like something funny, family, friends a situation. Please join me and create some great conversations! Thank you and together we can do this! |
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| jenjs |
Posted - 11/20/2009 : 6:15:44 PM
I check my BP a few times a day, so I keep up on it & only once today it was a little high, but I'd been doing a lot of house stuff. Now it's real good. I'll see what the dr says on Tuesday.
The holidays can be a fun time. I hope I've made good memories for my boys, I know I have a lot of them myself with them. On Christmas Eve I usually make something spicy, whether it be italian or something mexican. Homemade lasagna is a good one. We vary between ham & turkey for the big dinner. But for a dessert I usually don't make one because there's so many cookies & candies!!
Isn't it odd how we have these voices from time to time? And a lot of the time it sounds like my older sisters' voice, but I haven't figured out how that could be.
All have a great weekend!! |
| beb48 |
Posted - 11/20/2009 : 09:59:04 AM
Glad you're feeling better. Just hope the BP doesn't give you fits without any meds.
What a neat idea your dad had. Memories, oh yes, there are so many and I cherish every one of them. My younger brother and sister always sat her little wooden table and chairs. They had their own 'dining table' and they had their own candles as they got older. They were really good not to touch them either. The only thing that creeped me out is they had to have catsup on their turkey. Now that is, to me anyway, a disgusting thought. But they had so much fun with it all. The big dining room table was right next to their little one, but it made it special for them. We always went to Mass on Christmas Eve and out for burgers and fries. It was our own celebration on the eve, and then turkey the next day. Mom would have preferred ham but dad insisted on turkey again. When I married and they came over I made both.
I've heard a voice before too. I know in my own heart it was my dad. Sounds strange, but it was him. I heard him during a difficult time in my life. I had left my husband, had the 2 kids and we were staying at mom's. I wanted my own place. I didn't have enough money for a dp on a home and I really didn't want to rent. Long story, but I heard him in the middle of the night and actually got up to answer him. Like he was still a live and I was a kid in my bedroom upstairs! He called my name several times. I said, 'What, dad?' Look around for him and as I returned to my bedroom I heard 'It's going to be all right. Everything will be OK.' Within a week my sister-in-law called to ask if I'd transcribe hearings for a court reporter she knew, at home in my own time. I was working full time and couldn't imagine how I'd do it all but I did and within a few months had enough for a dp on a home! I will always believe that was my dad's voice.
Got to work now. Take care ladies and have a great weekend. |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 2:45:27 PM
I stopped the BP med, I'm not gonna go on feeling like that plus a headache with it. He either has to figure a different med or just stop them all together. I didn't take any today & I feel better already. No more of it.
It's all sunny & got in the low 60s the other day. No snow for awhile now, just a skiff a few days ago. We're not lucky with rain, just snow. I'd love to have rain, be nice, then it's not cold enough to snow. I know about the dreary, mom's really affected by it. Good that it's been so nice lately for that.
I go with the traditional turkey goodies. No ones too big on the sweet taters around here, so I don't do that. Hubs makes a stuffing that's more like a meatloaf & it really bastes the turkey sooo yummy juicy. I don't like stuffing at all, give me the jeebies, yuk! Took me awhile to get used to the pumpkin pie too, but I do like it. The texture is weird is all. I like to make the pecan pie, of course, but I use maple syrup & it is soooo good.
The holidays are a rough time for a lot of reasons anyways. It's a guessing game to see if mom will be here for Christmas, I expect she will be. When we were kids dad used to spray the fake snow on the hearth & put boot prints on it to look like Santa had come, that was such a cool deal! We were soo happy to find that in the morning. Such a good idea, I'll have to do that with the little one. With the boys I never had a fireplace so I couldn't do the same. We just remember the good memories with those that aren't with us & imagine they're still here to see it over our shoulders. I've had a few times where I've sat by the tree & have heard someone say my name but there's no one there or even close. It happens to me all the time. Even the day before, I was in the kitchen, by myself & no one around & someone said my name. It's always a woman's voice, never a man's. It's strange, but it actually puts me at ease, I know I'm not alone then.
Okey dokey, I better go & do my stuff & quit puttin it off. All have a great day. One week till turkey!! |
| beb48 |
Posted - 11/19/2009 : 10:28:53 AM
Oh, I'd be careful with the meds too. If you feel like your heart is racing, definitely let your MD know as soon as possible.
You sound upbeat and positive about it. That's the main thing. This new little life has a purpose, and he or she will bring so much to your lives. It's wonderful. One week from today when you give thanks you have definitely got a lot to be thankful for. I was thinking about your mom smiling too. Isn't that something? I think it's definitely wonderful for all of you.
Darn. We have another we, gloomy, dreary day here. I am so tired of the dark, grey days and the rain that I could just scream. One problem - wouldn't change a thing.
I'm still thinking about the T-giving menu. I always try to add new things and end up going back to the old tried but true foods. I just know that this year I will add roasted veggies to the menu for myself. I will have stuffing, but limit the portion. I will have pumpkin pie but I think I'll make a separate 'pumpkin sugar free custard' for myself. In other words, I'll have a SF pumpking filling without the crust. I love it. Got used to it years ago with my mom who was diabetic. She watched her diet so carefully because she didn't want that dreaded insulin. She never had to resort to that either. So I thought - hey, I could learn a thing or two from mom!
The holidays are so wonderful, but they do make me think of my parents and brother who are deceased. My brother was 11 months older than me and died at 27. He lived in Springfield MO and taught at SMSU. Ring a bell, harley? Do you know of SMSU? Great campus. He had a brain aneurysm (sp???). Died within 4 days. Dad's been gone now for 27 years - lung cancer. Mom died 5 years ago from lymphoma and another liver cancer. I still have my sis and brother though. I have my kids and grandkids. But that doesn't mean I don't miss the ones who are gone. I think it's the memories, childhood memories mostly. I'm a sentimental sap I guess.
Well ladies I better get busy here. Have a great day. |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 1:57:54 PM
Thanks beb! That is sooo funny, how both you & harley just couldn't stop smiling. That does crack me up. Went to the dr yesterday & had bloodwork started, tried to hear a heartbeat but he couldn't find it, he said it'd probably be too soon. He changed my BP meds, I don't like it, feels like my heart is gonna pound out of my chest. If it keeps up, next week I'm gonna tell him to stop it. I'm not too keen on any meds like that right now anyways. I really don't think it'd help the baby much & would hurt it more than help me. He needs to re-think.
Hubs is actually getting used to it. He said if it were a false positive we would have to keep trying then, he likes the idea now that it is true. But we're both overwhelmed still! Hasn't fully sunk in yet for me. I have a lot of talking into still for it all! |
| beb48 |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 09:25:57 AM
Holy cow! Thought of another word but figured this would be censored right out of here.
Oh, yes, I'm smiling and I'm thinking - She's a care giver by nature. She's already a great mom. She'll be fine. But I have a question: What does daddy think about all of this? Did he pass out? Is he smiling? Is he planning? What about your youngest? How is he taking all of this?
I just can't get over it. Wow! That was some news to come back to. Jenjs, everything will work out just fine. I agree. This baby will bring so much joy to all of you. Look. You got a smile out of your mom and that was a treasure in itself.
On your mom, I'm sorry. I'm so terribly sorry. You sure do have a lot to deal with. I want to caution you though, and I know I don't really need to, but be careful and take care of yourself and your new baby. You can only do so much.
Sheesh! What a shocker.
Harley, I love it. The playhouse for your friend's little girl sounds wonderful. You're such a good person to do all of that. I would have loved working on it too. It's terrific. And you gave your son a good laugh too. Of course, I love dolls and would have said 'Oh, yes, give me a doll for Christmas.'
Had a great weekend with my friends. Got a little Christmas shopping done. We just had fun. Lots of laughs. Lots of shopping. The MainStreet Musical Christmas Program was terrific. Didn't exactly eat so great but didn't do too bad either. Haven't weighed. I was dead Monday night. Up early and moving fast yesterday AM and didn't weigh. Meeting last night, back up early this morning for church and another meeting tonight. I'm tired! But it's a different tired and I'm loving it. We're already planning a return trip in the spring. One of the gals is a golfer. She talked us into 'at least 9 holes' when we go back in the spring. I have never golfed in my life! It will be fun, a challenge and something new.
Oh, my gosh, I have to stop grinning and I really should pick my chin up off the floor! God love you, jenjs! This tells me that you and hubby are terrific people. What a gift you have been given. |
| 417harley |
Posted - 11/16/2009 : 7:37:06 PM
Hey girl,hope all is ok.You'll be great as a mom just ask your other kids.I have a friend that turns 28 on Sat. she is a single mom has a 5 year old girl I found a playhouse from one of the guys I know that does'nt have any small kids any longer so he let me have the playhouse spent all weekend painting it made flower boxes for the windows,made a name plate with dragonflies and butterflies on it plus the little girles name,put up lights that take batteries,found a small stuffed racoon and put it on the porch rail.Now if it will just stop raining so I can get the trailer into there yard to unload it she will have her own playhouse to play in.
My son called wanted to know if I wanted a doll for christmas to go with my playhouse since I was reverting to childhood games.Told him better watch it or I might find something dumb for his christmas.he had a good laugh about the playhouse.I think I've had more fun fixing it up then they will playing in it.Always thought it would have been so much fun to have had a little girl.Maybe you'll get a little girl.
better get have 2 new kittens that think I need to be playing with them.Take care |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/15/2009 : 09:27:04 AM
I know!! But ya know, I had a lot of long talks with God about if something like this would happen & I had asked that if I ever did, to make sure He takes care of mom, because I am not able to do that being pregnant too, specially later. Sooo, we will see what happens!
Cripes, I know.....what else??! I am glad I got a smile from you tho, I really am. I got a huge one from mom too, it really made her day. So that was a good thing. |
| 417harley |
Posted - 11/14/2009 : 6:12:35 PM
Oh My God Jenjs,what else can happen to you?Sorry but could'nt help but laugh had to read your note to the old man even.Ihope your happy about being pregant even at 44 grandma would have said God has plans for you.and you know what he really must casue he sure is giving you a good test this last year anyway congrats on the baby news.Hope your mom is doing better.Can't wait to see what beb has to say.Setting here with this stupid grin on my face that I can't seem to get off just thinking about you life sure can give some big surprises sometime.Hope your ok with everything.Keep us updated.Best wishes kid!!!!!!!!! |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 5:50:25 PM
Quick note here before all hell breaks loose. Mom is on her way home right now, hospice is coming along also. She still has the pneumonia & refuses to let it heal, so it's a short time I'm guessing before it's her time. I've been wrong plenty of times tho!
And...I also found out today that I am now pregnant...at 44. Big sigh! What a flippin day! And Friday the 13th no less. What next?? Really!!! Y'all really have to say a HUGE prayer for this one here...
Hope all have a great weekend, cross your fingers for me.. |
| beb48 |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 10:01:36 AM
Jenjs, sounds like your might be improving. I agree with harley. You definitely need some rest and 'hold your high' is right! You've done everything for your parents and your husband has helped with all the work too. No one has the right to come in your home and criticize. No one.
I don't like the DDS either, but I sure hate having a toothache. I had problems with cavities as a kid and as I got older. I have a mouthful of crowns, but not that's perched on top of my head! My mouth is worth a fortune. But I don't have problems much anymore. Been about 6 - 8 years now since I've had a serious problem. I never got a simple cavity. Went straight to abcess. Pain. Everything is genetic. My mom had the same problem.
Deer season would be dangerous by you, harley. Didn't think about that until I read your post. Seems like every year there are problems.
I love hearing about all of your animals. I love them too. My little granddaughter loves every little critter that comes her way. She kisses Tucker goodbye in the mornings and 'hello' when she gets home. Tells him she loves him, lays by him on the floor sometimes. This morning she was nibbling on a 'pupcake' before getting ready for school. She had bare legs and I said - Abby, you have red and white icing all down your leg and around your mouth. You sure look funny. Her mom said it was time to get ready for school (preschool). She was going to get a warm washcloth and we heard Abby say: Here, Tucker, you can lick the icing on my leg. Shares everything!
I leave in the morning for a 3 day fun trip with some friends from church. We're going to the factory outlet mall at Osage Beach. Christmas Shopping. Only I don't have a clue what I intend to give anyone. It'll just be fun to get away. I'll talk to you on Tuesday. Have a great weekend. |
| 417harley |
Posted - 11/12/2009 : 7:25:04 PM
jenjs stay strong and keep your head up you'll get past what ever anyone dishes out.Hope you and your mom rest well tonight.You really need it.
No cavities beb-way to go don't like the DDS any better then th Dr. Knee feels better then it has in along time just hope it last for awhile.
Deer season starts Sat. morning all the city slickers will be headed to the conservation ground that sets behind my place (360 acres)so won't be safe for me or the dogs to do any roaming around outside for a couple of week.Moved the cows to the front pasture so no fool thinks they are deer.Had a friend that lost a young colt last year hunters said they thought it was a deer,colored like one.Can you see the look on the agents face when they tried to check it in at the check station.
Got to go need to put the chickens to bed have 1 little rooster that thinks he has to be hand carried in and put on his roost every night.I really do love the animals,have alot of fun with them they are all so different sounds funny to think that they have a personality but most of them really do.Take care |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/12/2009 : 7:03:43 PM
They took out the tubes this afternoon & is doing well so far. Probably move her to another floor tomorrow, let her rest for tonight. I couldn't stay in the room while they took all the tubes out, no way. I could never be a nurse, thought that as a kid, but not now!! There's no way.
Older sis will be coming tomorrow, not exactly thrilled about it, but oh well. She was on my craplist the last time she was here, when dad passed. She's not welcome in my home anymore, not for treating my hubs like crap in our own home. I really don't think so! Hopefully she won't be around too long, Sunday at the longest. Hope it goes fast...
Will keep y'all posted... |
| beb48 |
Posted - 11/12/2009 : 12:09:38 PM
Harley, glad the knee is beginning to get some relief from the pain. I think that blood running down my leg would have freaked me out.
Jenjs, I'm really sorry about your mom. I agree with harley. You are definitely one tough cookie. You've earned some peace.
I was thinking just the other day that this is a year where I have so much to be thankful for. And, yes, my new friends is on that list.
Just got back from the DDS. Look guys - no cavities!! |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/12/2009 : 09:04:22 AM
Quick update. They'll try today to take mom off of the tubes & see how she responds herself, so we will see. She has cancer in her thyroid, so it's spread from somewhere & no idea from where. So if scans will be done I don't know, but no more surgeries. So when she's discharged we'll be bringing in hospice to help out. No more of this crap. She can't do it anymore.
I did manage to walk day before, but otherwise not really much this week. Haven't cleaned house or anything & that gives me some peace, weird I know, but it does. I'm able to do something good & keeps my mind occupied.
Glad everyone is doing well. Check in soon.... |
| 417harley |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 7:15:36 PM
Sorry about your mom,your one tough cookie to handle everything like you do.must be the rock of the family to hold it all together just don't forget to take care of you!ok!!!
They put the last shot of Supartz in my knee today some kind of joint fluid therapy THIS PUPPY HURT!!!!!!! but when it was all done and I was half way home it finally quit hurting had blood running down my leg from the needle hole spazzed me out alittle.Had the corticosteroids shot before that helped for almost a year.Dr said this should help so we'll see how it goes.
Glad your boss is doing good. lots for all of us to be thankful for this holiday even for new friends that help keep me sane at times.Hope you both have a really nice holiday and enjoy family and friends.Will keep you both in my prayers.Until next time be safe. |
| beb48 |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 10:42:33 AM
Harley! Harley! I'm so glad you popped in to post. I'm glad you're OK. Sorry about the knee problem, but I'm thankful to hear from you. I have arthritis in my knees and I've had a shot. It wasn't bad actually and it was amazing how well it worked.
Jenjs, sorry about your mom. I hope she improves. You're having so many up and down days. Don't know how you take it all in stride, but you seem to.
Spook. What a neat name! Isn't it amazing, harley, that you have cherry trees and roses in bloom? I have one rose. I couldn't get over it. This, to me, still isn't Indian Summer. I think of Indian Summer as very, very warm days (almost hot) during autumn. We haven't had that here.
Good luck to both of you with your health problems. My boss is doing great. They will begin the 'programming' of everything for him the Tues. after T-giving. He's amazing. |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 09:06:18 AM
Harley!! Good to see you back! I can relate to the knee. I had surgery on mine yrs ago & it's just crap. But I'm not about to go have shots on it, I'll just wrestle with it. Oh well. You sound like you're ok tho....good deal!
We had mom put into ICU last night, she is just not doing well. They placed all kids of gadgets on her & a breathing tube in. I guess her throat was full of puss, yuck, making it hard for her to breathe & swallow. Her BP was way low, so they'd decided the ICU was a good bet. We'll see how the next day or so goes. Still have no idea how the biopsy is on the thyroid they did. Nothing like dropping the ball...
Long day ahead. Better go get washed up to go on back. Good to see you again harley!! |
| 417harley |
Posted - 11/10/2009 : 8:05:10 PM
Hello ladies,miss a week checking in and sounds like you both have your hands full all the dr. stuff my little trip to the knee dr. sounds like nothing.Been going to springfield once a week to a knee dr. have 1 more shot of what I call greese to put in my knee got so bad I could'nt walk.But it is doing much better now.Sorry to hear your mom was back at the dr.but glad she is doing ok. Hope your boss is doing ok.
Had a new calf on Halloween named her spook.Still have 2 more cows to go wish they would hurry up.Got all the pastures brushhoged they look good for the winter.Put up all the bird feeders had lots of birds at them all week.Been really warm and pretty had all the doors and windows open just like spring time .Even have a stupid cherry tree that is just full of blooms.Roses all in bloom.
My friend at work had her shoulder operated on wont be able to wook for 6 months.She has 2 teenagers and single not sure how she will make ends meet.We had a dinner for her at work charged 5.00 for a person to eat raised 350.00 for her.she came in today to fill out some paperwork looks good but started to cry when she had to leave.Really miss her I try to call her every evening cause see gets pretty down.Butt she is tough and she'll be ok.
we have a new contest at work called maintain don't gain for the holidays we have 4 in my group 3 guys and me.If you lose a pound you get 10 points if you stay the same you get 5 points and if you gain they take 5 point away from you at the end of the contest which ever teem has the most points gets a prize.So far its been fun.
Well better get dogs want to go out.Take care |
| jenjs |
Posted - 11/10/2009 : 6:00:06 PM
I have tried the peppermint tea, but that was ages ago. May have to soon & see if it's good & try to remember.
It is gonna be a hard week. Mom's not responding well like she did before with the pneumonia. Very out of it & not responding well at all. She was even a little more responsive yesterday than today. Not sure how it'll go this time. In a few days we'll have more of an idea if she either comes out of this or sinks lower into it. Just a big mess. Right now I'm home & trying to relax a bit. Hubby is limiting my time at the hosp right now, we'll do shifts. We're afraid something will happen with her & no one will be there. She's not hooked to any monitors or anything, which is scary. Dad was overcome by a fast spreading breakdown, could just as well happen with mom. One of mom's drs said he remembered being with dad & how his colon had just stopped. Can't do anything about that. Scary.
Glad your boss is sounding well, good deal. People that have that need to be there really do well. That's how mom's sister is too & she's 84, seems decades younger than mom. I really hope I end up more like her than mom in that aspect.
I'm crossing fingers that harley is doin fine, hopefully just busy... |
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