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Posted 11/28/2010 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
I know that we all tend to over do it during the holidays.  Whether it be cooking all day or traveling.  Just wanted to know how you all did through the holiday and hope that you all are recooperating fine. 

We went to the grandkids, it is about an hour drive.  I didn't have to do anything other than play with my granddaughter and grandson.  The two youngest.  The older boys watched football and helped cook. 

Give us your Thanksgiving story.  And remember to pace yourself through the holidays.

Hugs, Karen

Posted 11/28/2010 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Karen, I did ok, except that even the little bit of richer food I ate got my bowels in an uproar the next day (no surprise.)

My older daughter helped clean up the house, and she inspired me to try harder. So I've kept up with the dishes, etc. the past couple of days. My pain level was pretty good until today. Now it's threatening to spiral out of control, and I don't know if I should take my Darvocet, even though it's been yanked off the market.

It was a bittersweet Thanksgiving, because the family is smaller now (parents gone and brother out of the picture for now) but all in all, I can't complain. My immediate family is very close and we had a great time.

Debbie
Posted 11/28/2010 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Acheybody,

I am sorry that they took your medication off of the market. do you know why they did that? I will have to look it up as I am curious. Do you think your doc will give you something else that will help. I think vicodin is kind of like darvocet. Maybe you can take that. I take norco. It is a stonger vicodin. It works pretty good for me, though I am never completely pain free. I hope that you find something that works for you.

I am glad that your oldest helped you clean up. We went to see the grandkids, but I still cooked up a large meal yesterday. I am recooperating today. Take care, thanks for the post.

Hugs, Karen

PS  I see it has something to do with the heart rythem.  Have you had any problems like that?  It may be safe to take one if you have some left, but I wonder if you should call the doc and try to get something else.  Best wishes...

Posted 11/28/2010 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
I had a great Thanksgiving. My daughter came over and cooked everything with a little supervision from mom. All my kids were home and There was no fighting. We even all ate at the table except for my oldest son. He out to eat with his girlfriends family but they came over later. It was one of the best.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 11/28/2010 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
What got to me the most was standing up so long, doing so much cooking. And I didn't even host the big get-together. My kids came home from college, which is a big stressor for me. Not because they are hard to get along with.......just because it takes more work to feed 4, etc.
I'm sooooooooo fatigued, and I really think its just the mild stress of it all.
My body really hurts too......but I have a bad knee and alot of arthritis in my hands. But I think even just mild stress can bring all that on.
I get easily overwhelmed from Thanksgiving to Christmas, so I hope I can hold my own, health wise. Its funny.........sometimes I don't emotionally feel that stressed, but it really shows up in my body.
Plus.....I ate alot more carbs, sugar and salt than normal, and that really makes my joints hurt too.
Down with holidays!! haha
Posted 11/28/2010 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
getting by... the FDA wanted darvocet off the market because it has apparently caused some serious heart arrthymias in some people. It sure seems odd that darvocet has been on the market for so long and this is just now being discovered.

As far as Thanksgiving, our family celebrated last weekend and I survived that okay. This week my good friend wanted me to do our usual Black Friday shopping. I had been telling her for weeks that I didn't think I was up to it this year, but she kept insisting. By Wednesday night, when I was still expressing doubts, she said "you're not bailing on me...".

So, I went, and even though I didn't last very long, boy oh boy did I pay the price. I think I have slept 40 of the last 48 hours and have been just plain miserable. Every time I woke up the pain overwhelmed me (a few times I grabbed a quick med, then went right back to bed). I'm finally to the point that I don't feel like someone pummeled me with a baseball bat, but I'm still so fatigued and ready to crash again.

When she called me yesterday, I told her that next year I wasn't going -- it's just not worth it. She brushed it off and said "oh you'll be fine by then." As you can tell, I haven't learned how to say "NO" yet, but I'm going to really have to work on that this year.
Posted 11/28/2010 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen,

So glad to hear that you had a great holiday. AND you got to play w/ the 2 younger grands - that's always fun. Some day I may know for sure, some day, maybe. lol

We had dinner at our house, our older son came to our house for dinner, too. It was nice to have all of us around the table, again. We say Grace before our meals, and when our younger son (26) shared his 'Thanks', he said  the table seemed a little 'lighter' this year. I could feel my eyes just well up. My DM wasn't at the table this yr and our darling 'puppy' is gone. It was very upsetting.

I had been cleaning and prepping for days ahead of time. My DD and DS were available on Wednesday, so they helped w/ cleaning and veggie prep. They were a big help. None the less, I was/am tired.

Wednesday afternoon my mother was having a rough time and had to go to the hospital, so w/ the prepping, cooking, etc and going to the hospital it has been a long weekend. Then my DH got sick late Friday night. He is home, but I keep waiting for 'our' ride to the hospital. Usually, my DH and DM end up in the hospital at the same time. I don't know how they manage to do that so often.  shakehead

I am tired and flaring, I'm not in a bad mood, just on edge, I guess. I try to keep a good 'face' for my mother and my husband, they don't need to worry about me, too.

I don't do 'Black Friday', my DH and I usually get up at 6am to be at the grocery store by 7am - same as usual. The store is so quiet, everyone is at the mall. I have been picking up little things for Christmas over the past few months. I will have to get some things on line - my DD usually helps me w/ that. It comes to the house, a little tissue paper, gift bag, name tag - I'm good. So different from how I used to be, Oh well!

I'm glad everyone had a nice holiday w/ their families, hope you all are feeling better very soon.

God bless.  Alice.

Posted 11/28/2010 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen. Glad your Thanksgiving was a good one. Ours was a lot like yours. My step daughter also invited my mom & dad for dinner so that was nice for my mom too. Last night we had a wedding to go to which was very nice and tons of good food. Home by 10:30 and I got to sleep till 10:30 this morning........that doesn't happen very often.

Made it through all that and wouldn't you know it....I moved my leg wrong and it felt like someone was strumming a too tight guitar string but it was a ligament or something. Now I feel it everytime I walk and it goes across the top of my foot too. If it isn't one thing it is another.

Nice holiday and off to Sam's Club tomorrow and maybe some online Christmas shopping.
Posted 11/30/2010 10:08 AM (GMT 0)
I had an awesome Thanksgiving with my youngest daughter and her husband. It was a good long weekend and my husband was off with me the whold time. I got up for the first time ever on Black Friday and went shopping. Didn't buy anything during those early morning hours. Was extreemly tired after two stores, we left and went to breakfast and that was it. I had to go to bed. Meds not working. At 3pm my husband got me up and dressed and said,we need to go. We have an apt today. I got there and found that he bought us a new home. My parents are getting up in age, I'm not doing so well and we all could use the support, so we bought a home large enough for all of us. All I did was cry. Got a short burst of energy, went shopping and looking as stuff for the house. Saturday the serious shopping kicked in. Sunday too... and now of course I'm paying big. I spend the whole day today asleep in bed. My whole body is just acheing so bad. I am having so much trouble walking and just feel no energy at all. I did NOT pase myself and was up way too much. Sometimes you just have to live life. I have two days ahead to heal. Dont' plan on doing much. Praise God for the ability to make this happen. I am blessed.
Posted 11/30/2010 10:08 AM (GMT 0)
I had an awesome Thanksgiving with my youngest daughter and her husband. It was a good long weekend and my husband was off with me the whold time. I got up for the first time ever on Black Friday and went shopping. Didn't buy anything during those early morning hours. Was extreemly tired after two stores, we left and went to breakfast and that was it. I had to go to bed. Meds not working. At 3pm my husband got me up and dressed and said,we need to go. We have an apt today. I got there and found that he bought us a new home. My parents are getting up in age, I'm not doing so well and we all could use the support, so we bought a home large enough for all of us. All I did was cry. Got a short burst of energy, went shopping and looking as stuff for the house. Saturday the serious shopping kicked in. Sunday too... and now of course I'm paying big. I spend the whole day today asleep in bed. My whole body is just acheing so bad. I am having so much trouble walking and just feel no energy at all. I did NOT pase myself and was up way too much. Sometimes you just have to live life. I have two days ahead to heal. Dont' plan on doing much. Praise God for the ability to make this happen. I am blessed.
Posted 11/30/2010 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for asking, Karen. I'm glad you had a peaceful holiday.

We stayed home on Thursday, had a friend over, ordered a precooked meal, and watched a movie and played games. Very relaxing and non-stressful. My daughter is allergic to milk, so I made a dairy free "cheesecake" with tofu and soy cream cheese. It sounds gross, but it was very tasty and healthy!

Friday, we drove about 1 1/2 hours to see some family who had driven in from pretty far away. Again, it was very low key. We got burgers and put together Legos, lol.

I'm all about enjoying the holiday and the people with a minimum of stress and work!

Hugs - Austen
Posted 11/30/2010 3:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen, i'm glad you had an enjoyable day :)

My daughter, son-in-law, and two year old grandaughter left yesterday to drive
back to Wisconsin. It was a blessing to have them here for a 5 day visit. We
had a wonderful time and made some great memories...took lots of pictures.
I wish we didn't live so far apart but am always thankful for our time together.

Grammy got a workout playing with little Leah...I forgot how quick 2 year olds
are. It warmed my heart to be able to spend time with her. We do visit using a
web cam daily, but to be able to give her an actual hug was wonderful.

Hugs, Robin wink
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