Another Unofficial Chatterbox Thread- Everyone is Welcome!

[sameyeyam]

This is a drive by.

Megan, take care sweetie!!

I wanted to share with you guys that my Sister who lives in Oregon, just called me this morning and told me that she has cervical and uteran cancer. So I am quite bummed.

Dave and I, along with my Mom, will be leaving next week to go and be with her during her surgery. We will be gone from Tuesday to Sunday. My Mom will stay behind longer to be with her.

Thanks for listening!

Melody

I'm so sorry for your sister. It just breaks my heart everytime I hear of someone getting cancer. Let her know that she CAN beat cancer...it's not always easy, but I'm living proof that it can be done. Tell her not to let the statistics and the doctors get her down. She is not a statistic and having a good attitude and a sense of humor will help her get thru her treatment.

It is very good that you are going to be with her. But one bit of advice...try to treat her normal. When I was first diagnosed everyone didn't really know what to say or do, and even during treatment it was hard. But what I wanted most of all was for everyone to just treat me normal, for my life to be normal. Make sure to keep her busy, keep her laughing and don't treat her like she's an invalid. If she says she wants to do something then let her do it. Even doing simple household chores will help her feel normal.

She's going to have good and bad days, right now her brain is probably going non-stop just thinking about cancer and letting it sink in. Just be there for her, listen if she wants to talk, try to keep her busy, but most of all just love her.

 

[staley7580]

 

[sameyeyam]

 

[sameyeyam]

Just finished our taxes. I am astounded because we actually made $7,000 more last year than we did in 2007. Guess unemployment does pay well. Actually it was due to DH getting severance pay when his company closed. However, I found it quite amusing since he was so worried that our income was going down.

Dang, if I had known we were making $7K more I would have planned an extra Disney trip last year.

 

[staley7580]

Just finished our taxes. I am astounded because we actually made $7,000 more last year than we did in 2007. Guess unemployment does pay well. Actually it was due to DH getting severance pay when his company closed. However, I found it quite amusing since he was so worried that our income was going down.

Dang, if I had known we were making $7K more I would have planned an extra Disney trip last year.

We made $6000. less. Stupid Boeing.

 

[sameyeyam]

We made $6000. less. Stupid Boeing.

I really was expecting that we had made less also. But between my job, his partial year job, severance pay, unemployment and new job...well we did better than last year. Funny, because it didn't really seem like we made more. But the numbers are showing more.

So what's up this evening? How are you feeling?

 

[staley7580]

I really was expecting that we had made less also. But between my job, his partial year job, severance pay, unemployment and new job...well we did better than last year. Funny, because it didn't really seem like we made more. But the numbers are showing more.

So what's up this evening? How are you feeling?

Im just hanging out.. I fell asleep around 7 or so, and woke up just before 9. So now I am WIDE AWAKE. Yeesh.. I am SO freaking swollen! I feel like a giant water balloon!

How are you doing?

 

[sameyeyam]

Im just hanging out.. I fell asleep around 7 or so, and woke up just before 9. So now I am WIDE AWAKE. Yeesh.. I am SO freaking swollen! I feel like a giant water balloon!

How are you doing?

Awww... Not much longer now. DS was born 6 weeks early and I remember how nice it was to not go thru that last miserable month of pregnancy. Just take one day at a time and before you know it, the babies will be here.

I just sat up finishing our taxes and then filed them...this is about the longest I've ever procrastinated. But they are finally done! I really should be going to bed soon or I'm going to be really tired tomorrow.

 

[staley7580]

Awww... Not much longer now. DS was born 6 weeks early and I remember how nice it was to not go thru that last miserable month of pregnancy. Just take one day at a time and before you know it, the babies will be here.

I just sat up finishing our taxes and then filed them...this is about the longest I've ever procrastinated. But they are finally done! I really should be going to bed soon or I'm going to be really tired tomorrow.

I cant wait for them to come out. Just a couple more weeks! Hopefully.

Bed, shmed! WHo needs it? You should stay up and celebrate.

 

[sameyeyam]

I'm headed to bed. Goodnight Megan. Hope you get some sleep tonight. Happy Dreams.

 

[sameyeyam]

I cant wait for them to come out. Just a couple more weeks! Hopefully.

Bed, shmed! WHo needs it? You should stay up and celebrate.

Would that be followed by celebrating at 6am when I have to wake up? I think not! Goodnight Sweetums!

 

[staley7580]

Night Alison!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Guess I missed everyone again

 

[dizzyami]

I went to the Dr. today.. OMG. Scariest moment of my LIFE. She starts my ultrasound, and all of the sudden says.. Uh-oh.. not good. Then she yells out the door.. I need a dopplar in here..NOW! So Dh and I are panicking.. MASSIVELY. Whats wrong??? Baby A seemed to have a really slow heartbeat. I start bawling, and Frelan is in a straight panic. Then she adjusted the little scanny thingy, and all was well. She just didnt have the best view on him. Seriously.. All of us were freaking out. She dopplared both babies, and they were perfect.. Thank GOD.

THEN we went on to the weight scan. Baby A... 5.5lbs. Baby B... 5.7lbs. Is it any wonder I can barely roll over in bed? Even the Dr. was like.. DANG!! They are huge! They both measure about a week or so ahead. But still.. No talk of induction. She was like.. Only 2 more weeks! I gave her the WORST look... A week and a HALF. NOT two weeks. She did a cervical check.. and nothing. Then she asked if her student could check. Frelan was like.. Anyone else want to stick their hands up my wifes Vag?

Oh.. and I gained a ton of weight.. But I dont care anymore. Im huge, Im swollen, everything hurts.. I give. I just want this over. I wouldnt wish this pregnancy on my worst enemy.. and I have had a GOOD twin pregnancy. \

I have a non stress test at the hospital on Sat, and go back to see her next Wed.

OMG Megan - I am glad everything is ok

This is a drive by.

Megan, take care sweetie!!

I wanted to share with you guys that my Sister who lives in Oregon, just called me this morning and told me that she has cervical and uteran cancer. So I am quite bummed.

Dave and I, along with my Mom, will be leaving next week to go and be with her during her surgery. We will be gone from Tuesday to Sunday. My Mom will stay behind longer to be with her.

Thanks for listening!

Melody

I just sat up finishing our taxes and then filed them...this is about the longest I've ever procrastinated. But they are finally done! I really should be going to bed soon or I'm going to be really tired tomorrow.

I am procrastinating until the last possible moment - we owe money this year Since DH is no longer a supervisor I can't depreciate his vehicle any longer - and since I did depreciate it I can't deduct the standard mileage for all his travels that he makes outside of his store

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

 

[dizzyami]

Very happy - I get a day off!!!

 

[funnygarcia]

hmmm, I got something I ordered. Good thing it was cheap Crappy, crappy, awesome and awesome. No returns as they are going out of business. Two out of four -- oh well, it will make good dress up clothes for some kid

 

[funnygarcia]

Melody:
Sending good wishes for a succesful surgery and speedy recovery. Alison gave you some awesome advice, your sister is not "another cancer patient" .. make her laugh, coach out the smiles. Make sure you get a few laughs too.

Megan:
Yikes! No scarey doctor visits please!
Gotta look at the bright side.. at least it's only two more weeks. Normally it would be at least 4 more weeks EEEEEEEK!


Dizzy: Hello!

Sarah:
Happy Turd day to you too.

Pixie:
I miss everyone everyday.

Alison:
I was worried you would have dishpan body. Or do you use Palmolive?
Our tax return is gradually being spent-- woohoo, paying off credit cards.

 

[dizzyami]

Ok, so sub the coffee for a diet mountain dew. I am going through everything looking for any little last medical deduction that I missed Must lower the amount I owe

 

[dizzyami]

My we spent a crap load last year getting situated. On those necessities of life, hot water heater, ceiling fans, swing set, new tv