Angelrose's Journey

[minnie56]

Angelrose I am with Jesse! I think cake for all meals is a great idea!!! Funny how we always seem to agree on what's good! Why are the good things not always the best choice tho!! I'm with you-I do family celebrations much better these days!!!

Chell isn't it awful what they put in food? Imagine injecting that into Turkey!?!
They don't help us beat what ails us do they? My husband was diagnosed with 'borderline' type 2 Diabetes a few months back which he is controlling with watching his diet. ..now having to be extra careful of ingredients we really notice what is added, especially sugar! They are killing us with it.
Wow-it makes me mad

I really do hope you get some relief from your pain Michelle...it can wear you down. Don't be afraid to be 'the squeaky wheel' and keep at the Dr's! You shouldn't be suffering..

We did go and get our shots tonite..hopefully sore arms will be all we get!

Take Care ladies...

 

[chell]

I only got him two pair of jammies and a cute truck. I give him money for his college fund also. I'll be buying his Christmas gifts at Disney this year. Now that will be FUN.

Giving to his college fund is a wonderful idea. Oh yeah, buying Christmas gifts at Disney will be fun!!!

 

[chell]

Don't forget to take some Ibuprofen to keep your arms from getting sore.

Looks like we'll be going organic with our foods. Sad thing is there aren't really many stores here that have a good selection of organic foods. We'll have to travel at least an hour away for the good stores.

 

[Angelrose]

Now why did Photobucket remove my Mickey pumpkin? How rude.

I got my stitches out this morning. I had set my alarm for 5:45 but I was too nervous and I got up at 5 I noticed the outside temp was 34, so I turned on the electric heater I have in the car. I didn't want to deal with a frosted windshield this morning. The car was nice and toasty when I got in around 6:50. I got to the mall around 7:20. I brought my book with me and had only read a couple of pages, when Chuck showed up. We got to the dr's office a bit before 8, so we just sat and talked for a few minutes. Right at 8, I walked into the office and had only read one page before they called me in. Getting the stitches out was not my idea of a fun morning, but I survived. Then then put this tiny strips of bandage? on my wounds and then glued them on. No lie. It was actual glue! Imagine that. She said they would fall off on their own in a couple of weeks. So, I'm all done with that.

I treated myself to breakfast out and went to the craft store. They didn't have their Christmas flowers out yet but I did get a few other things I needed. Then I went to the mall. I had a $5 off coupon at the Build a Bear shop and I wanted to get Frosty. I got my Frosty stuffed with the magic sound and a little red heart. I got his birth certificate filled out and I got his scarf, pipe and broom. Paid for it all and left. When I got out to the car, I realized I had forgotten to give her the coupon! STUPID old woman! I can't believe I did that. I am getting a running start on senility. Oh well, I'm glad I'm done with drs for a while.

 

[chell]

Glad the appointment went well. Sorry it wasn't easier to remove the stitches. And sorry you forgot the coupon. Now that sounds like something I would do!

Yesterday morning I finally got the call from the doctor's office and I do have it. Last night we cleaned out the pantry. It is pretty darn bare now. I buy stuff when it goes on sale and stock up. Now we hardly have a thing. But the food will be a blessing for a family who recently lost their house to a fire.

Tomorrow we are going to Winston-Salem to Whole Foods. I just found out today that there is one there. I LOVE that store. We were going to go to Asheville because they have so many great stores there. But Whole Foods wins. On their website they have a 17 page document listing all of their gluten-free products. I called the store to see if I need to print it out or if they have copies. They have copies that I can just pick up when I arrive. Good, because I'm too cheap to use up all my ink.

Tuesday I have my appointment with the Dietitian. I've been reading up on it already and boy are there tons of things to look for on the labels. Last night I was talking to my dad and he was reading about it online. He said the list of foods I could have was a whole lot shorter than the list I couldn't.

At least I have an answer now and can do something to start feeling better! They say that after going gluten-free for 2 weeks you should start to feel some improvement. I can't wait!!!

 

[Angelrose]

I'm glad you finally found out chell. Have fun at Whole Foods. I wish we had one around here. In only two weeks you should start to feel better? WOW that is great!

Today Chuck came over and after he did all the little things I needed him to do, he put up my tree and put all the lights on. All 500 of them. My tree is very hard to put up. Every branch needs to be put in a socket. But we did it. Right after Christmas we are going to look for an LED prelit tree. That should make putting up the tree a lot easier next year. He also took out the 7 tubs of ornaments that go on it. I will start tomorrow. Karen and Chuck BOTH said that I had better NOT try and put the ornaments on the top branches. I told them I could just get the little step chair..... I never got the rest of the sentence out. NOMOMNO They made me promise to wait until next week when he comes and he will do it. Tell you the truth, I was a little scared to try that this year. Even though I did it last year. I wanted to surprise Ron and get it all finished before he came downstairs. This year, there will be no laughter as we decorate the tree together. I know he is watching over me, but it isn't the same. Excuse me while I have a little temper tantrum. He SHOULD be here with me! He BELONGS here with me. It's just not right. Sorry to do this again. It's just hard to deal with.

 

[chell]

HUGE HUG!!! I know, I know. It won't be easy. Do you have some friends who can come over to help you decorate the tree? You shouldn't do it all alone anyway.

You feel free to vent all you want. You cry all you want!!! Christmas, especially this first one without Ron, is going to be difficult. Don't feel guilty about being sad. But don't forget that you are surrounded by people who love you and support you!!!

 

[Angelrose]

Thank you chell. I try and be strong because I know that's what Ron would want. It's just that sometimes, I can't do it. The kids would come and help me decorate but I'm PITA and I like to put the ornaments on in their "right" place. Nobody else can do that. How's that for nutty?? Even Ron wouldn't dare to try and put anything on the tree without direct instructions from the boss. He usually opened the boxes and took out the ornaments and would hand them to me. I really enjoy decorating the tree. It's just that afterward he won't be there to tell me that this year's tree is the most beautiful ever. I always looked forward to hearing that.

Chuck told me that after Thanksgiving dinner, he and Karen are going to be putting up there tree. I asked if I could spend the evening with them and help. He said they were hoping I would stay. Isn't that sweet?

 

[chell]

No, you aren't a PITA!!! You just know how you like things and you want things done that way. That is the right way. Maybe they could come over and hand you the ornaments. I just don't like the idea of you doing it all alone. I don't want you to be so sad. I understand what you will be missing after you are finished. Do you want me to call you and tell you that? I know it won't be the same but you can hear the words at least.

Yes, that was very sweet of Chuck & Karen. They really are so wonderful. You & Ron did an awesome job raising him. And he did an awesome job picking his mate. I know you are so proud of him. You should be too!

 

[Angelrose]

Oh chell you are so sweet! You can tell me how beautiful the tree looks after I'm done. Maybe I'll take a picture of it to post here. My pictures don't usually come out that well, but you can get an idea.

 

[chell]

You better post a picture for us! I love seeing all the Christmas trees!!!

Who knows what ours will look like this year. I'm afraid Luna will have it destroyed 10 minutes after it is up.

 

[reelmom]

No, you aren't a PITA!!! You just know how you like things and you want things done that way. That is the right way. Maybe they could come over and hand you the ornaments. I just don't like the idea of you doing it all alone. I don't want you to be so sad. I understand what you will be missing after you are finished. Do you want me to call you and tell you that? I know it won't be the same but you can hear the words at least.

Yes, that was very sweet of Chuck & Karen. They really are so wonderful. You & Ron did an awesome job raising him. And he did an awesome job picking his mate. I know you are so proud of him. You should be too!

I agree. Maybe you could start a new tradition with Jesse. Maybe you can tell him/help him hang the ornaments and tell him all about his grandaddy while you are doing it. Think about all the memories you could share. You could even buy a new ornament in honor of Ron that Jesse could hang every year.

 

[Angelrose]

reelmom, you must be a mind reader! I was planning on doing that at DW this December. I want Jesse to have an ornament all his own from his Grandpop.

Well, I had a, I'm trying to think of a word that describes today. Well, I'll just tell you all that happened. Last night, after my nice warm bubble bath, my bottom incision split open. Oh goody. This morning after I did my grocery shopping, I called the kids to ask what I should do. Karen said, since it wasn't bleeding hard, I should just bandage it up and call tomorrow to get them to restitch. It's just seeping out clear liquid and a tiny bit of blood. TMI, I'm sure.

Then this afternoon, I went in and flushed Ron's toilet. I try and do that once a month to keep it running. Well, it kept on running alright. And wouldn't stop. I had to call Chuck to come over and put a temporary fix on it. It won't run now, but soon I will have to replace the workings, if I can find some that will work. These toilets are from the early 70's and are different from the newer ones.

But Chuck did tell me a funny story about Jesse. This morning they heard Jesse calling, "Mommy, Daddy, HELP, Scared!" They ran in to find him hanging on with one foot and hand trying to climb out of his crib. He sure does take after Chuck. He did the same thing around the same age. Only he held on to a closet door until he fell off and sprained his arm. Jesse also asked to use the potty twice today and they are already using pull ups. He will be two on the 13th. Karen was going to wait until after Disney to potty train, but it looks like Jesse has other ideas.

So that was my day. How would you describe it?

 

[reelmom]

Sorry that your day was not so pleasant. Hope tomorrow will be better. Good news about Jesse wanting to use the potty. Maybe he will get some big boy Disney underwear for the trip.

 

[chell]

So sorry to hear about your incision coming open. What did the doctor say today? I hope it isn't causing you any pain!

Jesse is just adorable! It is wonderful that he is ready to be potty trained.

I hope today was a much, much better day for you!!!

 

[minnie56]

Oh Angelrose that is so nasty that your incision opened up..did you call the Dr? I think you just might need some more glue!

This time of year will be hard for you..it's another one of those 'firsts'..and I find Christmas abit melancholy..I always think of My Mum and Christmas's how they used to be..sadly my family drifted apaart after she passed. She always said we would..and we would argue no way, but it has come true. She has been gone 7 years this past Oct 30 and since then we have not spent one Christmas all together. It all changes...but for you..you have a great son and his family to share pain and some new joys too with! It's a first Christmas for them too..no Dad, No Father in law, no Grandpa for Jesse, everyone's heart will be a little heavy. Jesse will do wonders at lifting those though! Of course Disney will warm everyone's hearts up too! Lots of pixie dust works wonders!

Glad that you have some answers Chell..it's a start! I bought dinner today at Whole Foods..some lovely salmon and salad fixins. I saw Gluten free cookies and thought of you! You'll do fine there....

Good for Jesse being 'on the road' to toilet training! They really DO tell us when they are ready don't they? Big Boy pants on the way! I saw some cute ones with Monorails! LOL...

Have a good evening all...

 

[chell]

Minnie56 you are lucky to have a Whole Foods close by! Ours is over an hour away. I wish it was closer. My sister told me about a new health food store to check out.

My sister has been reading up on this and she is going to get tested. I called my mother and suggested she get tested too. My sister & I both separately diagnosed our grandmother who passed away in 2006. We are certain she had Celiac Disease. Her anemia was so terrible she had to have blood transfusions but they never could figure it out. She was just a tiny little woman but had the distended belly. Her Osteoporosis was so bad that she would break a rib from coughing or a femur from rolling over in bed.

I told my sister that at least when we go to Disney it will be easy for us to eat there if she gets a positive diagnosis too.

 

[minnie56]

Yes, I suppose having one close by is handy-though I don't really go there that often. Need to rob a bank to shop there all the time!!

Sounds like you could very well be on to something with your family members...often time we (the patient) DO know best, often by process of elimination! Knowing what you can eat and what you cannot make a huge difference in how you feel and sounds like the same for Mom and your sister too. Good thing they have you blazing the trail for them!!

 

[Angelrose]

Not a great day for me today. I started calling the dr at 8am. No answer. I tried every ten minutes. Finally around 9:15, I got the automated. So I left a message. I know they open at 8am so I have idea what happened. CHuck called and asked if they had called back yet. He said just keep trying until you get someone. So I did and I did finally get a real, live person. I explained what happened and I needed to be stitched up today. She said she had 4pm open. I asked if their was anything earlier. She said she did have a 10am open. Well, honey, since it's now 9:45, I will warm up my personal jet and be right over. I asked if there was anything else. She gave me 2:45. So Chuck got me there and I waited in the waiting rom and right at 2:45 they called me into a room. The girl then asked me what meds I was taking and if I was there for an exam. Nooooo, I need to be restitched. Why? WHY??? Because I have a gaping hole there, you twit. Ahhh but what I actually did was tell her that my incision split open. And showed her. Then she leaves. The dr comes in about 10 minutes later. Then he asks me the same questions. What happened? My incision split, SEEEE? Well, there are two options, we can let it heal on it's own (they NEVER heal on their own) or we can stitch it up for you. Yes I want it stitched up. OK but it will be another hour. sighhhhhhhhhh So I wait and at 3:30 they call my name and put me in the room that must have been used for a freezer in it's previous life. She gave me a little half gown and I waited. And waited. Several techs came in to get things from the room. It was nice to have company for a few seconds. Finally the dr comes in and gives me the numbing shots. He starts to work immediately and I winced. "did you feel that?" No I just love hanging from the ceiling. So he gave me more shots. He did a bit more work and OWWWWWWWW. "did you feel that?" No you twit, I like jumping around like this. He gave me yet more shots and did a bit more work and AGAIN I went OWWW. "did you feel that?" About this time I was certain that he was either on something, and if he was, I wanted some, or I was in the Twilight Zone. He gives yet more shots. This time I was pretty numb and he was able to finish. But I did feel uncomfortable. Then he was done and the girl put a bandage on it and asked if I was OK since I was shaking like a leaf. Oh I'm just peachy keen. I have to take another 5 days of antibiotics and go back in two weeks to have the stitches out. And this time he will do it rather than the girl. I was never so glad to get in the car with Chuck. He asked if I was alright. I just needed to calm down a bit. By the time we got the mall I was fine. He asked me if I wanted him to drive me home, but I was OK by then. He's so sweet.

On a brighter note, I did finish decorating the tree except for the top branches that Chuck will do sometime soon. I even got one package wrapped and ready for mailing in a couple of weeks. So the day was not a total loss.

 

[minnie56]

Oh Angelrose that is just not right..but let me tell you,I think you should keep a compilation of all your posts here on the Dis, you really are hysterical and write wonderful anecdotes about life, the good, the bad, and the really comical! From the lowest lows to just making the stupid things in a day way too funny!!!! You make me cry sometimes but you then turn around and make me laugh away!!

I am glad you got restitched and are feeling a little better....now sit tight and no yoga for you!!