The happy thread

I'll start things off. Last night I went out and ate a chicken fried ribeye(I am in Texas lol) with Jalapeno gravy loaded mashed potatoes. I also had a couple of Martinis. It was at my favorite local little eatery. Today I have had zero issues and in fact actually only hit the can twice with no blood or anything. I'm not saying it was all good but it was pretty close. I'm still on my Pred taper(week 2) and I am feeling like it is working so far. Just doing something normal was awesome. I also did some yard work today. It was tough and really kicked my butt though. I'm still weak but getting out in the sun made me so happy. I felt normal for the first time since this all started.

My largest accomplishment is a few years ago, me, my husband and 4 other friends took the motorcycles from my home state (MI) to Florida, stayed for a week and came back (that's approximately 2,000 miles round trip). At the time I was mildly flaring from my Uc. I had a great time! :)

This makes me smile! I am slowly coming out of the flare that started in April. I have completely been off prednisone for a month, and today the doc cut my lialda dosage in half. I've had a lot of stress lately as my firstborn (who happens to have Type 1 Diabetes) started college. Last week my husband and I drove him to Madison, unpacked him (it was 96 degrees), got him settled and on the way home stopped at Culvers for butter burgers, fries and frozen custard (the kids' meal). It was delicious..and I felt so good that my son seemed happy with his dorm, roommate..and most importantly, he was not going to let his chronic condition keep him from his dreams. I cried and prayed the week before we took him, but when the day was finally there, my UC behaved...and so far, so good. It continues to amaze me how much I learn from my diabetic son...he inspires me and makes me realize that in some way, we all have some type of chronic condition (be in physical, emotional, etc). We need to continue to fight and enjoy those good days when we get them. :)

Congrats fruitgirl! I'm 18 weeks right now. :)

Well I'm happy that I have the privilege to be home when I need to, which has been the case the last 3 weeks. Very very thankful for that.

But as for normal life stuff, this last year and 8 months have been very normal for me. I love being home with my kids and also love being able to take them to town a couple times a week to go to the beach or a playground and meet our other homeschooling friends. When I can do that, any time, without worrying about where the closest public toilet is or if there is enough room on the side of the road to pull over and use my porta potty, I'm a very happy camper.

Right before I was diagnosed I spent 3 days in New Orleans. I got the scenic tour of all the wonderful facilities on Bourbon street. Taking a trip without problems is a blessing

Congrats to you, too, hekela!

And to you too, Carlie, but for a different reason!

Some happy posts are a good change of mood.

I am an outdoorsy kinda guy and I was worried I could keep up my outdoors activities given my new reality when I was 1st diagnosed with uc early this year. Seems I was worrying over nothing as the ASA 5's have kept things mostly controllable and predictable enough to keep up my activities without worrying. I've been successfully going on day-hikes, and also doing overnight backpack trips in the mountains in my home state. Also I've done a number of kayaking trips. Before starting the day's activity, I just make sure I've done a couple trips to the bathroom and that everything feels fine down there. I'm trying not to let uc take control of my life, rather I just let it delay the start of my day's activities.

good stuff

but cita, wth is a "butter burger" ?

Well back in February I made a trip to Argentina! Nuff said! :o) Barely an incident there, drank a little too much maté one day and my tummy was not happy but other than that we were all good!
I try to focus on the fact that I had the strength to do that when I am feeling bad or am in a flare. It was a huge accomplishment for me!

I am happy for the never ending unconditional support and love from my partner. He is always been great but since this UC has robbed us he just keeps filling the holes it leaves !!

I'm happy for the cushioned toilet seat I now have , any available places on the side of the road that I use as a "public spot" or especially business establishments that ALLOW me to use their restrooms !! my understanding work and there LOA policies that allow me to keep a job while being unable to work

I'm happy that when I feel good I am so much more grateful for health and life and the little things !!!

" Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen "