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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    imageI feel more like this right now...lol

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  • mdnghtdeb3
    mdnghtdeb3 Member Posts: 130
    edited January 2016

    Susan - Yes, prednisone can kick your butt! It causes all sorts of crazy things to go on.

    Mag - It's 1:30 here and I can't seem to shut my mind off. You know...house, kids, bills, holiday aftermath, biopsies, ultrasounds, etc. Geez!

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    ultrasounds done or coming up

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  • mdnghtdeb3
    mdnghtdeb3 Member Posts: 130
    edited January 2016

    Coming up on tuesday. Then schedule biopsy.

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    I will be praying for you. Time does go slow when we are waiting on something so impo

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    How old are the kids, deb?

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Susan, are you knitting? Did you have a mocha frappe expresso latte again?

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    triple shot...lol

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    I think I can I think I can........getting a little bit sleepy....Gonna try. Wish me luck :)

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Good night, Susan. Have to do research on the Epsom salt. Thanks

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    No Probs Sass! It all worked out great! Besides I can't call 911 now.... We're too busy going shopping, looking for mittens.... and watching old movies!

    He is doing great! Just rang his chimes... He was "focusing" while we were talking to him.... I thought from the beginning it had something to do with his diarrhea the night before... .... that's the same thing that happened to Theresa... Diahrreah... Then woke up, passed out, and they took her in, gave her lots of fluids because she was dehydrated.

    I think it was good for him to have that many "women" working on him.... He was teasing them all.... And like I said, they did a cat-scan, BP, EKG, plus the fluid IV.

    Also, looking into some kind of "life alert" system.... One that will use GPS to locate you when they detect a fall...

    And you too! What is this? "we need each other????" Ain't gonna change him.... We cannot tramp on their territory.... Looks like that's just the way it's gonna be...

    If you can't change it, just deal.....

    I saw this on FB, and it was probably in my Grandma's medicine cabinet... along with her Turpentine, and black drawing-salve, with the pieces of Bacon to tape on a splinter or piece of metal on your finger... along with a bottle of whiskey that cured EVERYthing!

    I forgot the dry mustard to make mustard plasters and then cover it with real, official WOOL pieces! And OH! Anisette for the cramps....

    And to kill the bugs on the plants, like aphids, and gnats, you had to light a cigarette and blow the smoke, on the leaves!

    And always remember to use Ben Gay & Mentholatum from head to toe when your nose was plugged.

    And sleep in a pitch-black room.... supposedly to keep the bugs from finding their way around, and getting on you.

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  • Jacfin
    Jacfin Member Posts: 114
    edited January 2016

    Sas, just sending you a hug from down under. You are so busy helping others. So strong. I cannot believe that from time to time, you might not need some input from others.


    So, this post is just for you.

    Xx



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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited January 2016

    Good morning friends- while you were all up and chatting here, I slept like a LOG last night! Boy did I need that after not sleeping well/enough the past few nights. I hope the rest of you got to sleep and were able to get enough. I know how not enough sleep makes any of us feel.

    Deb- will be thinking of you on Tuesday and in your pocket. Wishing you good outcomes from your biopsy (meaning no cancer!)

    Susan- hoping you are feeling better today.

    Patty- the music event was not a concert exactly, but a jam session with music friends. It was the most awesome turn out, so many people I know from my jazz connections, and some great food too! The potluck table was so good in fact, that many people spent there time there vs. playing! Food vs. music, a tough choice for this group! I had a great time and came away filled up! My friend who hosts this every year is also a cancer survivor.

    Today is the last day of the holiday zone for those of us working. Trying to get caught up at home from my time away over Xmas, and starting to gather the Xmas items to put away. Seems like you just put them up and then you take them down again!

    Wishing everyone a good Sunday!

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  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited January 2016

    Chevy, that is interesting about blowing cigarette smoke on the plants to kill the bugs. You can still get black drawing salve. Love the old picture. It is amazing what was in "remedies" before the FDA got started.

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited January 2016

    I have soaked a nasty baby goat hoof in epsom salts and put ichthammol on it. Cured him up finally. I have a tube of epsom salt cream for feet. I need to get it out and use it. Says softening but I bet it is relaxing too. Jazzy recommended on another thread a holistic cream called Topricin - I found it at Sprouts. I went thru a bout of foot pain, just one foot on the outer edge and that stuff did great on it.

    Just be careful with the Epsom Salts. Are they slippery like baking soda is in the tub?

    Just don't blow smoke on tomato plants. Nicotine is related to a disease of them, can't recall just what at the moment.

    BBL - off to get ready for church. Haven't been in 3 weeks so have to get up and moving today.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    So that means you can't sit out in your garden smoking weed, in the middle of your tomato patch?

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  • queenmomcat
    queenmomcat Member Posts: 3,039
    edited January 2016

    Weed, sure. It's tobacco that's problematic--something about tobacco mosaic virus?

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited January 2016

    He he he.....CHEVY, we got your number. Love to be "out" in your little garden. Your amazing sanctuary of flowers, vegetables, statues, birds, 87 years of collectables. You know that stuff will stunt your growth. Oh, hold on.........IT already DID !

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited January 2016

    so much going on. I have been absent. My BFF was dx 3 weeks ago with Cancer of the ?, spread like wild fire. She died Thursday of liver cancer. I was with her for the last several weeks. She lived with her ex DH. We took care of her, hospice came in 24 hours before her death. Not the best plan, but that's the way it worked out. We were best friends for 42 years. I am still numb. Her name was Valerie.

    Rosie, you will be missed, mourned & admired.

    MammaRay, my sweet girl.....this totally sucks ! I am sorry. No words, but keep swimming. Vent away, this should not be happening to a 32 year old.

    Blondie, your a tough cookie. I hope your days are filled with yummy things to eat & comfort.

    Patty, again, LOVE the new photo. You look good.

    Hello to all my friends here.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited January 2016

    awwww Hole, I'm sorry. F#%k cancer.

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited January 2016

    Sorry for your Loss Holeinone. RIP Valerie.

    Also sorry to hear of your DH's loss Spookie.

    Patty that is a lovely new photo. I hope you are feeling so much better since getting your "get out of jail" card.




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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Thank you Mss. Chevy, Spookie, and Sas! Vet did say to give her Omega 3. When we first got her the skin on her belly was all red and scabby. I used triamcinolone along with Tripple Antibiotics cream and it cleared up nicely. Harder to see/find red spots under her hair on the rest of the body. She has been on Kirkland Nature Domain and poo looks ok. Previous owner who surrendered her to SPCA stated that Mitzy has corn allergy. So we are careful to avoid corn in her food/treats. Checked the website you suggested Ms. Spookie. Thank you. May need to find a better brand. It makes sense the severe dry skin causes her to itch and then she scratches herself so much that she gets skin infections. With me giving her weekly bath makes the situation worse. I put some coconut oil on her last night. It was a challenge because the girl wants to eat the coconut oil. Hah!

    I know that foul smell you mentioned Ms Sas. It's smells like a dead something. She did have that smell twice since we got her. Usually, it is triggered by fear. Took her to a swim competition once and she was a mess. I had never seen a dog so scare of kids and crowded place. On our way home, we had to roll all the windows down. Try driving on the freeway with that. Hah!

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Oh Hi1, just saw your post above mine. So sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Valerie. Father-in-law died within a few weeks after he was diagnosed of liver cancer. Terrible! Hugs to you.

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Jazzy, it probably takes you 5 minutes to put away your Christmas decorations. That's my goal for this year- simplicity.Put mine away 2 days ago. Thinking about giving away my tree, but DD2 said no.

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2016

    Hin1, sorry to hear about your friend.

    Chevy, glad DH is doing better. Is he still having his eyes done or was that someone else's DH?

    Got the painting all done on Friday, cleaned out some of the cabinets in that room. Have 4 bags of stuff to give or throw away. Today I'm making waffle cookies. Have gained some weight so need to do better before the cruise in February. If I just gave up chocolate I'd be fine!! Not going to happen.

    Hope everyone is doing fine. Susan, did you get some sleep?


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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2016

    my sister got a new puppy. Now she back to 3 dogs and 3 cats!

    image

    My family keeps bugging me to get a dog. Not EVER going to happen. Been there, done that.

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited January 2016

    Oh Smaarty, me too. Absolutely no disrespect to all the dog lovers here but dogs are waaaay more work (and mess) than cats. You have to really want to have a dog.

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2016

    we have had dogs over the last 48 years. Loved them all (well, all but 1). Haven't had one in probably 6-7 years now. Cats are enough (way too many)! And easier in a lot of ways. And I don't want to be the one who has to train it since DH couldn't hear it.

    How you doing FF? Kids go back to school tomorrow? Did DS get driver license or still in the process? Did dd get the teeth all straighten out? No problems

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,664
    edited January 2016

    Hi Smaarty (waving across the miles!) Had 3 dogs over 20 years ago now. Loved them too but definitely a cat person. DD back to school Wed, teeth pretty good. DS not back to college til end Jan!! Plenty of time to work on his driving

    Hope both your Mom and Nick well

    XX

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited January 2016

    mammaray - did someone say you are just 32? Oh my, that's really young.

    Holeinone. - hugs. So sorry you lost bff. Will be holding you up in prayer. Don't really know what else to say. Sorry

    Smarty - aww. Sil new puppy is soo cute. Love the pic. Too adorable ! Now you've peaked my interest : there's gotta be a story behind the 1 dog you didn't like ????

    Luvmygoats - yes Epson salts makes the tub very slippery. It is good for sore muscles but I prefer calgon. Might as well smell pretty and relax those muscles at the same time. There is much talk about fragrance therapy now. I bet jazzy could tell us all about it.

    Jazzy. Jam session sounds like fun. What did you play?

    Susan. - aww sorry you are feeling so bad. The pic says it all. Hope this afternoon is better. Did you get a nap? I love your wish for all ...I 2nd that.

    Mdnightdeb - in your pocket for ultrasound Tues and also for biopsy. Waiting is so hard. I agree with whoever said this time passes the slowest while waiting on such important life changing event. Try to stay focused on anything else. Preferably something funny. I know I know.. Easier said than done. Hold on. Almost there.

    Sas. - all well now with Donnie?

    Chevy - yep I've passed out from dehydration many times. Very scary for the family. Glad you were calm enough to assess the situation. Glad MrC. Is OK. Think I'll stay away from that cough syrup. Funny old wives tails. I hadn't heard most of them. Learn something new every day. Love the one with blowin smoke to kill insects ....later we find out cigarette smoke is killing everyone and everything.

    Hugs to all I missed.

    Dss are back to school tomorrow. Dh back to work. I am torn between excitement and dread. I've really enjoyed their time home with me. Ive also missed my afternoon naps and having energy when they get home. Really not looking forward to getting up so early and homework. Yuck. Since ds1 started kindergarten Our school morning routine has always been to wake up 30 minutes before we need to so we can snuggle on the couch and watch something funny like American funniest home videos or Scooby doo when they were younger. Duke and I will have a boy to snuggle with for 15 minutes then we switch boys for fifteen minutes. We love to start the day this way. A couple times we've been running late and the day just isn't the same. Much better then just jumping up and hurriedly getting ready where everyone is grumpy like we did growing up. I know probably won't be much longer and they won't want to do it anymore so trying to enjoy every minute while we can. My step- father-in-law worked on the road but the mornings he was home, he would tapdance on the hardwood bedroom floors of his children just before the alatmm would go off. Anyone else have a good mornung routine to share ?

    Hootie hoo

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