2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas* (Part 2)

[BDDisney]

Michele, I hope you feel better soon. I have some kind of virus that's been going around with body/head aches, fever, sore throat and mouth ulcers. The boys both had it a couple of weeks ago and lucky me got it a couple of days ago and just have been taking advil. Their doctor said they've had a lot of kids in with it thinking it's strep at first. I'm feeling much better today after sweating it out all night, which is the first time I had a fever with it. Half our neighborhood has it right now too.

Danielle,

I think that I have the same thing as you. It knocked me off my feet on Monday. I'm just starting to feel better. I'll try to catch up with everyone tomorrow.

Betty

 

[sarahsmom73]

We had Keegan at Hopkins for his CT and we wound up staying there for 2 hours and not having it done. They did it without contrast last time and our doctor up here said to do this one without contrast since he had a reaction to the contrast before and the medication they use to premedicate for allergies could cause tumors to grow. They literally had him on the CT machine and pulled him off because the head of Pediatric Radiology wanted to meet with us and insisted that he have it only with contrast. We met with her and she said he was a subject at a conference and they think he could have a bronchogenic cyst which can only be diagnosed with contrast CT's. If he does have this cyst, he would most likely continue to get reinfected and would need surgery to remove it. She said the last CT had to many collapsed scar tissue pockets to make an accurate diagnosis and that if he had the contrast without the steriods he could go into anaphalactic (sp) shock. This sure is a roller coaster. Every single time I think we are going to go in and get the all clear for good we get yet another blow. I'm hoping it's not what they hypothesized, but if it is we'll deal with it and get it over and done with. It's just hard to believe in this day and age it can take so many tests and months to get a proper diagnosis. Jen, I know you are right there with me with such frustration.

Oh no! That is so stinky! So what is the plan now?

Afternoon Ladies, Sorry i have been MIA for the last couple of days. Between my frIends being here from pa and my not feeling well i just haven't been posting.

I told laurie the other day about how much weight i have lost in the past 4 days but it comes with a price. I can't keep any food down. I have no desire to eat and when i force myself to i just can't keep it down. I think i am going to go to the doctor tomorrow if it doesn't stop. My friend is a nurse and she said all that starving myself has messed up my metabolism and shrunken my stomach. The only thing i can digest is those nasty slim fast shakes..
So that has been my fun life the past few days.

Danielle, I hope evrything worked out with the ct for keegan..it must be so frustrating to be on that rollercoaster of not knowing what is going on.

Jen, Glad em's therapy went well and hope she keeps on progressing..

Mandy, I hope you convince your mom to use the wheelchair.

Laurie,Sorry u are having so much work stress..just kill the boss..lol.

Sandy, Nicole told me she was back with him...teenagers make no sense at all.

Veronica, U snuck away and didn't tell the group..you bad girl..lol.. j/k Looking forward to our meet in august.

Well i will be around for sailaway later tonight. Hope to catch you guys later..
Sorry to anyone i missed. All this not eating has fried my brain yesturday i parked the car and walked away with the door wide open and some guy asked me if i was planning on closing it..lol..Then last night i drove home in the rain and left the window in the car open even though i knew it was raining..lol. This morning i went to drop off nicole at the wrong school.. . O.k. i will catch u all later.

Hey Michele! I hope you feel better soon!!! I am thinking about you!

Michele, I hope you feel better soon. I have some kind of virus that's been going around with body/head aches, fever, sore throat and mouth ulcers. The boys both had it a couple of weeks ago and lucky me got it a couple of days ago and just have been taking advil. Their doctor said they've had a lot of kids in with it thinking it's strep at first. I'm feeling much better today after sweating it out all night, which is the first time I had a fever with it. Half our neighborhood has it right now too. Luckily it's not at all gastric.

To put it bluntly it really really sucks to be going through this with Keegan. I was 99.99% sure he'd have this CT today, we'd get the all clear and maybe have one CT a year for a while. Now I feel like we've been thrown for a loop with surgery a real possibility again. I know I shouldn't be reading up on line about it, but I did and it's scary to see what the surgery involves and that in one study of 60 cases there was a 13 % fatality rate. I don't want to torture myself until we know for sure it's a bronchogenic cyst, but I also want to know what we might be facing. I'm trying to be strong for Keegan, but I really feel sad about it and went out to cut the grass so I wouldn't sit inside and cry in front of him. It's just a very scary situation.

I so get how you feel.. When Em was tested for Rett syndrome in January I would wake up sobbing.. It sucks.. The more you read the harder it is. Mark told me a long time ago he would face whatever it is when we were told what it was. It has taken me a long time to get to that point but I have been trying really hard to not get worked up until I know.

Keep your chin up. You can do this! Please keep us posted!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Danielle,

I think that I have the same thing as you. It knocked me off my feet on Monday. I'm just starting to feel better. I'll try to catch up with everyone tomorrow.

Betty

FEEL BETTER BETTY!!!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Evening Ladies, Mandy it was nice catching up tonight at sailaway..even if i missed the boat..lol.

Sandy, It was nice chatting for those few minutes..it seeme like forever since i have chatted with you guys.

Laurie, I guess you were still busy with work today..that stinks.

Danielle,Sorry to hear you are not feeling well either. I hope you get back good results and he doesn't need any surgery.

Suzanne, Have u picked out your invitations for your suite party? I picked a cute dolphin pattern...lol..just kidding

 

[sarahsmom73]

Evening Ladies, Mandy it was nice catching up tonight at sailaway..even if i missed the boat..lol.

Sandy, It was nice chatting for those few minutes..it seeme like forever since i have chatted with you guys.

Laurie, I guess you were still busy with work today..that stinks.

Danielle,Sorry to hear you are not feeling well either. I hope you get back good results and he doesn't need any surgery.

Suzanne, Have u picked out your invitations for your suite party? I picked a cute dolphin pattern...lol..just kidding

OOO! OOO! OOO!!! Do I get an invite???!

 

[mandymouse]

Michele, I hope you feel better soon. I have some kind of virus that's been going around with body/head aches, fever, sore throat and mouth ulcers.

To put it bluntly it really really sucks to be going through this with Keegan. I was 99.99% sure he'd have this CT today, we'd get the all clear and maybe have one CT a year for a while.

I hope you are feeling better soon Danielle, and that you get that 'all clear' for Keegan very soon

I think that I have the same thing as you. It knocked me off my feet on Monday. I'm just starting to feel better. I'll try to catch up with everyone tomorrow.

Oh no, not you as well Betty. I'm glad that you're feeling a bit better now

I hope all you poorly girls aren't breathing on the computer, I don't want to pick up your virus

Keep well girls

Evening Ladies, Mandy it was nice catching up tonight at sailaway..even if i missed the boat..lol.

Sandy, It was nice chatting for those few minutes..it seeme like forever since i have chatted with you guys.

Suzanne, Have u picked out your invitations for your suite party? I picked a cute dolphin pattern...lol..just kidding

It was great chatting to you too Michele. I'm sure that AIM makes twopalms freeze up. I only knew that the ship was passing as Paul had it on his laptop and I had time to refresh my page

I hope we all get to chat soon

Oooh invitations !! I'm very excited now

OOO! OOO! OOO!!! Do I get an invite???!

I hope I get one too Jen

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Good Morning Bahama Mama's

It's a lovely morning here, so all being well, after I've done my grocery shopping, I'll be lying out in the garden

What are you up to today ? Have a lovely day everyone

 

[mandymouse]

Happy 2nd Birthday Emily, Have a great day !!​

Mandy, Paul, Kerry & Becky xx

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Birthday Emily!!!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Ok Mandy! This is for you!!!

728 Hours Til' Sail away!!!!

 

[V4dice]

Emily says "thanks" for the birthday wishes.

Now I'll be lucky to get my computer back from her (she loves Mickey and balloons) but thats OK I have too much to do today to sit at the computer anyway

Hope everyone has a great day! Thanks again!

 

[mandymouse]

Ok Mandy! This is for you!!!

728 Hours Til' Sail away!!!!

Woohoo, thanks Jen

Emily says "thanks" for the birthday wishes.

Now I'll be lucky to get my computer back from her (she loves Mickey and balloons) but thats OK I have too much to do today to sit at the computer anyway

Hope everyone has a great day! Thanks again!

I hope Emily has a lovely day. What presents did she get ? Have fun

 

[V4dice]

I have to do a big catch up Sunday but for now...

Hope everyone who was under the weather is feeling much better!

Danielle - My thoughts are with you - hopefully everything with Keegan will resolved quickly and you can put this behind you!

I promise Sunday I will sit down for the big catch up but for now I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[LaurieWDW05]

Good Morning All!

Just a quick hello here! I have MORE work to do, and after I pick Ant up from camp we are taking the ride up there to drop stuff off, then turn around and sit in traffic on the way home... woo hooo for me!

Hopefully this weekend I'll have some 'me' time - but, I doubt it!! LOL

Michele - hope you are feeling better - I TOLD you to go to the doc!

Danielle - hope you are better too - sorry to hear about your CT experience, hopefully they will get it all going for you soon, so you can see what's what!

And did I see that Betty is sick too

Happy Birthday Emily!!!
Enjoy your day!!!!

Veronica - Welcome back - again!! Let's go Mets!!!

Jen - thanks for the countdown!! You are outta control!

Mandy - enjoy your day in the garden!!

Sandy - how are you doing? Heading to the movies today?? Step Brother is out!!

Suz - I got the pics!! Thanks!

What does everyone have planned for the weekend?

Alright - gotta get a few things down and start getting ready for my journey up north w/the boys! Sorry to those I've missed!

Have a great day everyone!
Laurie

 

[Hanover]

Happy 2nd Birthday Emily!


Thank you guys for all the thoughts and prayers for Keegan. I'm so ready for the roller coaster ride to be over. I think we are going to try and reschedule the CT for next Wednesday morning.

Betty, I hope you are feeling better. Mine lasted about 3 days total and I'm feeling fine now. I'm just glad I had it now and not this time next month!


Hi to everyone else and I hope you all have a great day!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Beyond excited!!! OUR PARK TICKETS CAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mandymouse]

Just a quick hello here! I have MORE work to do, and after I pick Ant up from camp we are taking the ride up there to drop stuff off, then turn around and sit in traffic on the way home... woo hooo for me!

Hopefully this weekend I'll have some 'me' time - but, I doubt it!! LOL

Mandy - enjoy your day in the garden!!

Sandy - how are you doing? Heading to the movies today?? Step Brother is out!!

Hi Laurie

It's been lovely here today, so I was lucky enough to spend an hour lying in the garden

Have a good day and I hope you get some 'me time' soon

[I think we are going to try and reschedule the CT for next Wednesday morning.

I hope Keegan is able to get his CT next Wednesday - Good Luck Danielle

Beyond excited!!! OUR PARK TICKETS CAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohoo Jen !!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Afternoon Ladies, Mandy glad to hear you have a nice day over there.

Laurie, sorry we haven't really chatted in a while but i still feel pretty sick . I called to make an appointment but the dr. is booked till monday unless it is an emergency so i am waiting till monday now. All i do is sleep and crave foot that i can't eat. Jeff is mad at me that i didn't insist on being seen today. I don't really want to go so i was fine with monday. I managed a half of a bagel today so thats progress..lol.

Sandy, Have you caught up on all those quotes yet?

Jen, When we get closer to the trip are we going to get minuute count downs? lol..j/k I like the hourly ones. I can't believe i am leaving for florida in 28 days..woohoo.

Danielle, When do you get the results back for keegan?

Well i am off for another nap until work..i need some energy for that nightmare. Have a good night ladies.

 

[suzannef]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!!

 

[suzannef]

Danielle~ I am so sorry you weren't able to get that closure for Keegan yesterday. I will be thinking good thoughts for him that his next ct shows something else!!! Don't torture yourself with the internet until you know for sure what you are dealing with

Michele~ Jeff was right, you should have told the Dr. you needed to be seen today! Please take care of yourself and try to keep your strength up. oh yea and you are funny about invitations!! i can just see John now "what are those for?" "oh nothing honey "

Mandy~ I am glad it was nice out for you today!!It was a beautiful day here too. I spent about an hour reading a Nicholas Sparks book out on the patio, pure Heaven How's Mom today?

Jen~ Loving those updates!!!!Are you all set for the party??

Betty~ oh no you too Take good care of yourself

Laurie~ sorry i couldn't find one of the 5 of us on photobucket more recent than 2005

Happy friday everyone!! Hope everyone is having a great day and has exciting plans for the weekend. Sydney and Angelina both have birthday parties to go to tonight. Sydney is spending the night and Angelina I am making come home at 10 as she has an all day lacrosse tournament tomorrow at 8:30 So it will be just John and I with Haley. I am not sure what we will do yet, maybe hit the mall as she still has gift cards from her birthday in Feb. I had my annual gyno appt this morning, thats always fun

 

[mandymouse]

Good Morning Bahama Mama's (& Papa's too)

Yay, our Cruise is now under 30 days away

Michele - I'm with Jeff too, you should've got to the doctors yesterday I really hope you're feeling better soon. How was work ? Was LTL pleased to see you - NOT !!

Laurie - I hope you are able to have some time to yourself today. Go shopping, I would

Jen - I look forward to todays hour countdown. Are you still excited about getting your tickets

Suzanne - What did you get up to last night while the girls were at the parties ? I hope you had fun too

Veronica - Are you all set for the parties today ? I hope you all have a great day. Don't forget to take some piccies

Sandy - I hope you're not too busy working today, and that you've got something nice planned

Danielle - Have you got your usual sports filled weekend ahead of you ? Have fun

Betty - I hope you're feeling better. What are your plans for the weekend ?

Heather - Are you feeling less stressed now that your Disney Cruise wedding is sorted out ?

Mary Ellen - How's the packing coming along ? I may make a start on mine and Paul's packing this weekend (there's no point in asking the girls for their clothes, as they won't give them to me ). How is your nephew ?

Sandra - Has Summer arrived with you yet ? I hope it's warming up nicely for you, so you can get working on that tan

Debi, Janet, Diane, Samantha, Melissa, Pam, jonschweitzer and Michael - Where are you all ? I hope you're all OK and excited about our Cruise

So, what is everyone up to this weekend ?

We haven't got much planned. Just tonight, me and Paul are going out with some friends for an Indian meal (Mmmm)

Have a great weekend everyone