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Posted 11/28/2011 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi you all,

Yes it is Monday. I kind of like it because my tv shows are on again. Nothing but sports on the weekend. It is a dreary day here. I think it is suppose to snow. Yay... not...

Not too much going on today, hubby getting snow tires put on the truck. We need a new rear end too. So do I!!! lol... That is going to get expensive. For both of us. Just kidding... But the truck is getting old and it is time to trade it in. It has been very dependable though. I am glad.

I hope you all have a very good day today. I am glad that you all are still posting on this thread. A good way to keep eachother up on things going on.

Take care everybody. Have a great day!!!

Maggie, I am glad your mountain turned into a molehill.

Joyce, yup, it is the laundromat for me tomorrow.

Jamie, I hope you are sleeping soundly.

Hugs to all!!!

Karen
Posted 11/28/2011 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Karen
Don't feel bad, it is cold enuf here in MS today for snow, finally turned on heat-it was hell getting out of the shower this am.

I am glad it is Monday too. I was able to get Katie into see her psych tomorrow for med cahnage...welbutrin in teens can lead to worsening depression and EXTREME anxiety and is not really recommended for teen adhd. So, looks like adderall for the whole family-lol!!! We had a peaceful day yesterday, no battles with Dad and Dtr

Got alot of desk work and phone calls done...we have finally realized we need a reverse mortgage to supplement disability...we hate to do it but the financial strain is taking too high a toll. Pat's in alot of pain and we are both afraid his cancer has started to spread, so maybe we are trying to get some ducks in a row. We have called his oncologist, waiting on callback..I feel helpless for him, for all his faults, he has a heart of gold and loves us dearly...hard to think of the road ahead for all of us...especially his beloved daughters and granddaughter. I thought I had fought my sahre of battles, but perhaps the hardest is still ahead of us.

We are trying not to dwell, maybe a false alarm but he is having whole body pain and swelling in extremities, not good signs. He keeps blaming me jokingly for giving him Fibro-I pray that is all it is

We are doing well, on the same page: nothing like an outside attack to bring a family together.

Hope you all have a decent Monday
Take care
Maggie
Posted 11/28/2011 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Maggie,

I am sorry to hear this about your husband. I hope it isn't anything bad. I know it is hard thinking about the future and what awaits us. Especially with your circumstance. But it is better to make plans now to secure your future. I know my husband lately has been talking about things after he is gone. I don't like to think about that. But it is necessary. We both have life ins policies to make it easier on the other person if something happens to one of us. I have a will written out too. But other than that, I don't like to think about these things.

I hope Katie does well on the adderall. I think if she is adhd, it will help her more than the wellbutrin. As wellbutrin can make us more anxious. It did me at a high dose, and I couldn't sleep either. It also made everything taste wierd. That alone was enough to make me stop it. At a low dose it did me well, but that wasn't enough to fight the depression at that time.

Other than that, it sounds like you are doing bettter. I hope that this continues for you. How are you doing on the new med? Good I hope. I hope it not only helps with the depression, but I hope it helps with the pain too. It does for some people.

Take care Maggie,

Have a good day.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 11/29/2011 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone! Just checking in on my Monday.

I had a good day. Got 3 loads of laundry done. Only 4 more to go...*sigh*. Going to wait till tomorrow. I put a Christmas tablecloth on my kitchen table. Getting in the spirit.

I received a call from my younger son who is still on a trip to Yosemite. He wanted to tell me that he was still okay, where he was, and what his plans are. Awww...I didn't realize my little talk on how I was going to worry about him was going to cause him to call twice.

It is foggy here...'tis the season for that around here in Central CA. I hate not seeing the sun.

I just made tacos for myself and ate them while being watched by my little dog, April. She is so good at giving me that pathetic look. But, no tacos for her. I gave her a couple of dogs treats instead.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Hugs to all.
Posted 11/29/2011 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Temdr, so you're in California.  What a beautiful state!

I'm glad you posted today to let us know how your second son is.   It sounds as though things have improved greatly in your relationship with the men, and I know that is a big relief for you.  Everything will be fine in time.

I hope you're going to stay with us, and I do want you to please look at the Alzheimer's Forum, too, because you are experienced with that and know what to say to help those care-givers who often have a very difficult time.  Your knowledge there can be of big help, too.

What kind of dog do you have?  I know he's a really good companion and probably spoiled, as well. 

The day was rainy and foggy here in North Carolina yesterday, too.

I'm a sunshine person, for sure! 

Take care.

It's Genetic

Posted 11/29/2011 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
Wow Awty...I am tired just reading all you have done, good for you. I am also happy for you and your own place. You are right people have very few good friends only a handful I always say. They are a precious an I am grateful for them.

Oh I hope Moki has let you get some sleep....Moki also sounds like a great help healing pet, I have one also her name is Carebear and she sure makes me smile even when I feel lousey.

Take care, Amy


Chronic pain(nerve), fibro and mild depression
Posted 11/29/2011 5:52 AM (GMT 0)
It's Genetic,

I love California...lived here all my life. Being in Central CA affords me the luxury of being able to go to some great places in just a few hours. LA, San Fransisco, and the coast. I can drive to Las Vegas in 6 hours. And beautiful Yosemite (where my youngest son is now) is just 1 1/2 hours away. We have mild winters...no dealing with snow here. Just the fog, which can get awful and dangerous.

I do plan to stay around here. I will check out the Alzheimer's forum. Unfortunately, I do have experience with this terrible disease. I was a full time caregiver for my daddy. I hope that I am able to offer support to others going through the same thing.

My little dog is a rat terrier/chihuahua mix. She was my daddy's dog. We got her after my mom passed away. My mom told me right before she died (she had cancer) to get a little dog for daddy. She knew he was a pet person. It was her that wasn't. So, my daddy and I went to the local SPCA and found April. She was so good for my father. Such a wonderful companion. Now, she is my little darling. And yes, she is spoiled and she knows it! LOL!

Hugs to everyone! I'll check in tomorrow.

Temdr
Posted 11/29/2011 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Temdr,

I am glad April keeps you company. I have a big dog. German shepherd. She keeps me company. Infact I think she is my shadow. That is what I should have named her, but I named her Jasmine.

Glad you are contineuing to post.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 11/29/2011 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
smilewinkgrin   Awe, thankyou sos for sharing in my 'happier moment', happy times can be few and far between, so when I am happy, I truely value that.  I appreciate when other's can put aside thier own load and be happy for another as well. smilewinkgrin

Moki is very much a special cat, sounds like you have the same thing with Carebear too, Moki has the ability to always catch my attention when my mind is wondering to a dark place, and he manages to divert me long enough, that the moment as passed, and I am ok again.  I truely get more from him than I could every give him.

I am so pleased you have your Carebear, animals are really very gifted with all they give a good owner, (bad owners don't see what they give, but they give all the same)

My days these last few weeks have been very busy, very long and at times very changable emotions, between being happier than I have felt for along time, to, having to face a friends health problems that had him flatlined.  (He is ok now, on the road to recovery and is discharged from icu to home)

Maggie, fingers crossed for your husband

Temdr, April has been special to your Dad and now you, you are lucky you have found each other, I am pleased you spoil her, they deserve it

Posted 11/29/2011 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Awty,

Just wanted to pop in and say hello... I am so happy that you are happy. I imagine it has to do with your upcoming new house. That is so exciting!!!

I hope you are having a good day.

Good day to all!!!

Hugs, Karen
Posted Yesterday 6:41 AM (GMT 0)
i am saying hi too to everyone. even though i am in the toxic dumps!!! love 2 all jamie
Posted Yesterday 7:46 AM (GMT 0)
hey there friend...sorry to hear it..please know I am just outside the dump. Would be happy to come in and get you..cymbalta seems to be sloooowly taking hold...hope you feel better soon my friend
Love
Maggie
Posted Yesterday 8:44 AM (GMT 0)
thx mate, i will get there. happy about the cymbalta. :-) jamie
Posted Yesterday 11:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hello all, I bought my sister a zippo cigarette lighter for christmas. I am logging off now, i feel tired.
Posted Yesterday 11:35 AM (GMT 0)
Good morning

Husband goes to oncologist today. We also have a realtor coming Monday so I will be busy stuffing everthing up in the attic-lol. Apparently waterfront homes are in high demand so keep your fingers crossed. Our beautiful post-Katrina home is big and have 4 lots-too much maintenance and not enuf $...would miss it but would be happy to downsize and save alot of $. They put Katie on another anti-d instead of adhd, which peturbed me but they said give it 2 weeks and then thy'll add adderall if needed

I am coming out of the fog, much calmer and in control of my emotions so I think cymbalta is helping. Besides that, a regular day, quite cold for us but sunny at least.

What's up with y'all? I enjoy reading about every one else's day> Katie tells me I'm just nosy-lol

Hope it's a good one
Maggie
Posted Yesterday 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
What anti D med did they put her on? I hope that it helps her. I hope that they add the adderall too.

Hugs, Karen
Posted Yesterday 1:24 PM (GMT 0)
They put her on prozac which is ONLY FDA approved SSRI...not sure why the welbutrin? And they said it was ADHD and MILD depression so not sure why they treat depression 1st but she convinced me this was way to go so...I am quite assertive and I could feel her pushing back so I let her win that one-LOL!

I know they know their stuff, but I know my daughter so we have to find a happy medium.

Our word games have me rolling-thanks you all for good start

Maggie
Posted Yesterday 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, prozac. I took that many years ago. I would look at food and gain weight. But it doesn't act that way to everybody. Sounds like they are trying to speed her up a little. Prozac can go both ways though.

Wishiing you and Katie the best. Hubby too!

Hugs, Karen
Posted Yesterday 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Karen. He is nervous so he went tohelp a sick neighbor lady to fix her flat...day before payday, poor thing does not have a dime...

Yes, prozac speeding up thing...not great for adhd I don't think but we go back in 10 days and I need to not project my negativity onto Katie...
What's going on in your neck of the woods? People down here put their trees up day after T-giving(except us-lol)..are you decorating yet?

Realtor comes monday so I have tackled our big junk-filled pantry roomlet-whew! Where did I get all this stupid stuff?LOL

Hope you have good day
Maggie
Posted Yesterday 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Maggie, hope your husband's oncologist visit goes well. It''s prostate, right? Let us know how he's doing. My husband is being treated for prostate cancer, too.

We sold five years ago to downsize, so I remember well what you're going through now. At least housing market is improving. I still have boxes from the move that haven't been unpacked... so you can tell the 'stuff' is not very important.

Just home for lunch and a quick check-in to see if you folks are behaving. Be back later

~ Joyce
Posted Yesterday 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Just how big is your house Maggie? I have a small house. Barely room to change your mind. But we make due. Try to keep it uncluttered as possible. Have parted with a lot of things that I never use. So they weren't that important either.

It was nice of your hubby to help that lady. We have a friend that we help when we can. She is raising her twin granddaughters. She is a wonderful woman. She is 75 and the girls are around 7 or 8. I got them barbie dolls for Christmas. I hope that they like them. They are very cute. But full of energy. I don't know how she does it but she does.

I just got back from the Walmart store. I had a few things to pick up so I made the trip. It is about 30 minutes away. It was full of people Christmas shopping. I am glad that I have that done. And wrapped. Yay!!! I had a hard time handling screaming kids. There was a lady pushing a cart with two in it. One start crying then the other one chimed in too. It was kind of funny, but she probably didn't think so. lol...

Hope you are having a good day. You too Joyce.

Hugs, Karen
Posted Yesterday 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ladies

thanks for the encouragement. The more he describes his symptoms the more it sounds like RA or fibro..We'll take either over the alternative.

Had a hard frost this am but sunny..finished pantry and cleaned linen closet-thank God for pain pills and heating pads.

Our house is not so big, about 1600 sq feet, 3BR 2bath, 23 feet in the air!!! Thank God we put in an outside elevator. We have 9 foot ceilings so it seems airy with double french doors overlooking the bayou with a big covered deck with our small jungle of plants and water fountains and wind chimes...I've got it geegawed up good-lol...but so peaceful. Underneath the house is all slab, one side is my husbands work shop and one side is parking and stairs. wehave about 125 feet of waterfront with small boat dock. It was built to strictest building code in US after Katrina, good up to category 4. It is just alot to handle for 2 of us...hubby used to be a fireball and kep everything spotless outside...radiation slowed him down. Living on the water is more work period, salt water corrodes everything.

Anyway, he is off to doc and I'm taking a break

Had fun with games this am...so much fun

Have a great afternoon ladies

Maggie
Posted Yesterday 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds beautiful Maggie,

I have wind chimes too. I love them. I just don['t like wind. But our winds are cold. Especially right now. But atleast the sounds of the chimes help me tolerate it. I never thought about the damage that salt water can do. I imagine it would corrode things. That must be a bummer. But it still sounds beautiful.

I suppose everybody is getting ready for dinner. I just ate some coconut macaroons. Couldn't resist. Only three though, hopefully I will forget about them. So sweet. There was a lot of Christmas goodies when I was shopping. Tried to stay away from most of it. Wasn't completely successful. But did pretty good.

Have a good evening.

Hugs, Karen
Posted Yesterday 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Katie and I just went to pick up her meds and bought chips and candy-lol...we are going to spoil our appetites before dinner and Mom will get mad-lol that's right, I AM Mom!!
Good news for Hubby-doc said he is at 5 year mark and once a year PSA is all he needs-YAAAAHHH!! So probably some really bad arthritis or fibro or just an old body wearing out-lol. Counting blessings tonight-it has been a cloud over this house for too long. Indeed, it will be a wonderful holiday here and I am getting in the spirit now. Thanks for y'alls concern

Good evening to you too
Maggie
Posted Yesterday 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
lol mom, spoiling the appetite before dinner eh??? lol... That is cute.

Have a good night!!!
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