*Girls DL Trip* OLD THREAD

[mommaU4]

Thank you all for your kind messages. I guess that is why I came here. You are all such wonderful ladies. I forgot to say happy friendship day back, but here it is, back at you.

Beth, THAT looks soooo delish! Ohh man!

It was good. Ruben and I shared it so hopefully the calories weren't too bad!

I am STILL having a lot of pain. I am just besides myself. Everything that my doc gave me is STILL not helping. I know now that when I get back I am going to have to go to the specialist and most likely am going to have to have surgry or something to fix this but that doesn't help NOW. I am REALLY nervous about being able to even deal with a 6 hour plane ride when it is painful to even SIT for long periods of time. It is painful to sit, to stand to walk. I told Shane we may get there and they may be doing everything themselves and I may have a nice vacation in the hotel room. I have been popping pain pills like they are candy and they just barely take the edge off but not enough that I can really function or walk around for hours so I don't know what I am going to do. This is SO frustrating.

Oh Kelly, I'm really sorry to hear that. Being in pain sucks. Hang in there and I hope the pain eases up some so you can at least enjoy your vacation.







Morning ladies. Anyone else dragging on this Monday morning?????

 

[CoMickey]

Morning all!


I am STILL having a lot of pain. I am just besides myself. Everything that my doc gave me is STILL not helping. I know now that when I get back I am going to have to go to the specialist and most likely am going to have to have surgry or something to fix this but that doesn't help NOW. I am REALLY nervous about being able to even deal with a 6 hour plane ride when it is painful to even SIT for long periods of time. It is painful to sit, to stand to walk. I told Shane we may get there and they may be doing everything themselves and I may have a nice vacation in the hotel room. I have been popping pain pills like they are candy and they just barely take the edge off but not enough that I can really function or walk around for hours so I don't know what I am going to do. This is SO frustrating.

So sorry to hear that nothing is helping right now. I hope you can enjoy some of your trip!


Beth - Yes...very draggy this Monday morning! At least it'll be a short week since we leave Thurs night but it's really not short enough!

 

[lulubelle]

Morning ladies. Anyone else dragging on this Monday morning?????

Me, Me, Me!
Bree & I had such a wonderful time in Catalina, but boy am I tired today. Tons of work and no motivation. Bleck. Haven't had time to read back much, but Tracey, I am so sorry for your friend. It is so hard. My Grandma committed suicide as did her mother (so basically my mom's side of the family has mental issues). It really affects so many people.

Have a good day ladies, chat with you all later.

 

[Queenbillabong]

Tracey - just wanted to pop in and say I'm so sorry about your loss - take care

Heather, long time no see... Hope everything goes well with the doc

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks so much Beth and Vicki!! I am just SO scared I am going to get on the plane or get there and be in pain and not be able to do anything about it. When I am home and it starts REALLY bothering me I go home and get in the bath and lay down and that usually helps. The medicine the doc gave me is ointments and I don't even know if I can carry it with me on the plane in case I need to "use" it while I travel. I certainly can't check it in case I need to use it. It is SO frustrating.

Plus baths really help a lot but I certainly can't stop what I am doing right in the middle of the day and go take a bath if I am out in the middle of wherever walking around. Oh well I am just going to have to hope that all the pain pills I take help!

Anyway thanks again for the thoughts!!

Linda I am glad you and Bree had fun! I have always wanted to go to Catalina. Sounds like lots of fun! Glad you enjoyed yourself!

I am here at work right now and then we are going to have a quick lunch since this will be the last day we can do that till after we get back and then I am going to go home and try and get everything together. Still trying to make sure I have everything ready.

Talk later.

 

[mommaU4]

Welcome back Linda. Glad you had fun!

Shouldn't Melody be back now too? I was just wondering how her camping trip went. I hope she had fun!!

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

That cheesecake looks sooo good! I got a chocolate coconut one at our local AJ's, and OMG! It was heavenly, my mother emailed me last night that she wished she could have another piece.

I'm back, the doctor didn't say much, but did check my labs out. Hormone levels, iron levels, etc. I should know more this afternoon.

Kelly, I hope you're feeling better. Living with pain can really get you down emotionally. Be on the lookout for things to do that make you smile.


I'll let you all know what I find out.

I find it to be very telling that so many of us have been touched by suicide. Mental health is so important, but people don't talk about it. My ex had many issues come to life 5 years into our marriage (it's common for some disorders to not show up until your late 20's/30's). It was as real and life threatening as a heart attack or stroke, yet none of my friends or family wanted to deal with it and support me at the time. It's wonderful to see so many thoughtful posts. I wish you all had been around 7 years ago! I could have used your friendship then.

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks Heather. Yeah I have been praying a lot too that God will see his way to taking my pain away so this doesn't ruin the trip for Shane and the girls. I honestly don't even care at this point for myself but I don't want it to ruin their trip!

I just want some resolution. WHATEVER it is I want it fixed! It is amazing how something can really affect your quality of life!

And I know what you mean Heather about the suicide thing. It does affect so many people and I think a lot of us don't know about it cuz it is a silent thing until it affects someone we know.

 

[CoMickey]

The medicine the doc gave me is ointments and I don't even know if I can carry it with me on the plane in case I need to "use" it while I travel. I certainly can't check it in case I need to use it. It is SO frustrating.

Plus baths really help a lot but I certainly can't stop what I am doing right in the middle of the day and go take a bath if I am out in the middle of wherever walking around. Oh well I am just going to have to hope that all the pain pills I take help!


Talk later.

Kelly - I am pretty sure that you can take on the ointment on the plane - it is a precription and I found this info on the TSA site:

Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.

I'm back, the doctor didn't say much, but did check my labs out. Hormone levels, iron levels, etc. I should know more this afternoon.


I find it to be very telling that so many of us have been touched by suicide. Mental health is so important, but people don't talk about it. My ex had many issues come to life 5 years into our marriage (it's common for some disorders to not show up until your late 20's/30's). It was as real and life threatening as a heart attack or stroke, yet none of my friends or family wanted to deal with it and support me at the time. It's wonderful to see so many thoughtful posts. I wish you all had been around 7 years ago! I could have used your friendship then.

Heather - Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping the dr.'s news later is good news! I went through some 'female issues about 6 months ago and it is not fun at all. Hang in there!

Support is so important when dealing with mental illness but most people are embarrased to talk about it. I am so glad that my friend had a lot of loving family and friends when she needed it. When she gave birth to her son the doctor was very understanding and he let her 4 closest friends be in the delivery room with her...me included and although it was a bittersweet time but I am glad that we allowed to be there for her.

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks Vicki! I hope that is the case. I would hate to have to be without those for six hours!! Eventhough they haven't done much they still take a bit of the edge off so it is better than nothing! Today I got out my yoga tapes for back pain and that actually helped a bit.

I haven't used them in a LONG time and this pain I am having has affected my sciatic nerve for some weird reason so along with the pain in the nether regions I also am having terrible sciatic pain which, when I researched it on the net, apparently is possible if you have issues in those areas. I guess they can all be connected some how. But anyway so I did these exercises and it really helped lossen things up and I actually felt somewhat human today. I got up and after I had my morning "ritual" so to speak (sorry tmi) which usually after that happens I am DONE for the day cuz the pain starts soon after and only gets worse till I can hardly move, I immediately took a super hot shower and then came down and did these exercises. I also took my usual dose of the back pain meds. Between ALL of that it really helped. Now I know I probably won't be able to do that every day on my trip but I am actually hoping that moving around might help it. I tend to sit a lot at work and when I am on here and I know that doesn't help. Laying down seems to be the only thing that gives it any relief. So we shall see. I plan to do those exercises again tomorrow and hope that by stretching it out some that maybe it will help!!

Thanks again for all the thoughts and advice and I am thinking MAJOR good thoughts!

 

[toocherie]

I'm back, the doctor didn't say much, but did check my labs out. Hormone levels, iron levels, etc. I should know more this afternoon.

Kelly, I hope you're feeling better. Living with pain can really get you down emotionally. Be on the lookout for things to do that make you smile.


I'll let you all know what I find out.

I find it to be very telling that so many of us have been touched by suicide. Mental health is so important, but people don't talk about it. My ex had many issues come to life 5 years into our marriage (it's common for some disorders to not show up until your late 20's/30's). It was as real and life threatening as a heart attack or stroke, yet none of my friends or family wanted to deal with it and support me at the time. It's wonderful to see so many thoughtful posts. I wish you all had been around 7 years ago! I could have used your friendship then.

Heather: please let us know how you are doing! I wish we ALL had been around 7 years ago!

Kelly-- hugs to you. Hope that your pain doesn't interfere too much with your trip.

As for me--I thought I had a toe fungus

However, it turns out that when I dropped a frozen roast on my toe a few months ago it damaged the nail bed and now the nail has separated from the bed (and may never re-attach) double and YUCK! At least it doesn't hurt--thank God for nail polish!

 

[BillyFan]

Heather: please let us know how you are doing! I wish we ALL had been around 7 years ago!

Kelly-- hugs to you. Hope that your pain doesn't interfere too much with your trip.

As for me--I thought I had a toe fungus

However, it turns out that when I dropped a frozen roast on my toe a few months ago it damaged the nail bed and now the nail has separated from the bed (and may never re-attach) double and YUCK! At least it doesn't hurt--thank God for nail polish!

Well now you have an excuse to get regular pedis!

Kelly--geez lady, I hope your pain subsides for your trip. I know you have been looking forward to DC, andbeing in such pain in an unfamiliar place can be torture.

Heather--I'm sending good vibes your way today, hoping the outcome of your medical tests comes out good.

And I agree with you all. You girlfrends are the best! Even though most of us don't get to see each other more than once a year.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

My bloodwork came back, and it turns out that I was pregnant...for about 2 days. She is calling it a chemical pregnancy, and so I just have to let things run their course. She says they happen all the time, and most women don't know about it because they aren't monitoring things closely. Well, you all know how type A I am about Disney, so you can imagine how type A I am about baby making....(that didn't sound right!). I am concerned about the future a little. This is technically my 5th pregnancy since I lost 2 babies before finally bringing Nathan home. I'm just worried about the future, but am trying to remember that God has a plan. If things don't settle down, she's going to do an u/s on Thursday and possibly a D&C. I just pray it all settles down by then. In the meantime, I still have my headache, and still hurt.

That's about it, I'll be fine, but am worrying.

 

[toocherie]

My bloodwork came back, and it turns out that I was pregnant...for about 2 days. She is calling it a chemical pregnancy, and so I just have to let things run their course. She says they happen all the time, and most women don't know about it because they aren't monitoring things closely. Well, you all know how type A I am about Disney, so you can imagine how type A I am about baby making....(that didn't sound right!). I am concerned about the future a little. This is technically my 5th pregnancy since I lost 2 babies before finally bringing Nathan home. I'm just worried about the future, but am trying to remember that God has a plan. If things don't settle down, she's going to do an u/s on Thursday and possibly a D&C. I just pray it all settles down by then. In the meantime, I still have my headache, and still hurt.

That's about it, I'll be fine, but am worrying.

Heather--you're in my thoughts and I'm wishing you the best!

 

[toocherie]

don't tell Amy but Bella is a little, um, spoiled.

I can't imagine HOW that happened . . . . .

 

[Stacerita]

don't tell Amy but Bella is a little, um, spoiled.

I can't imagine HOW that happened . . . . .

I can't imagine.

I did a quick read back......thoughts and prayers to everyone!

 

[cccdisney]

Good evening Ladies! I am SO far behind as I haven't been on the DIS for a week! Yikes!

Heather - take care of yourself and try not to worry.

Some of you know that I just finished driving from Northern California to Ohio. Tomorrow morning we start training to learn to handle my son's new Service Dog. We are so excited to meet Oakley! I have pictures of her on Facebook and will also post pictures and video of Jack meeting her tomorrow.

Anyway, I will try to get on as much as possible but it will probably not be much the next few weeks.

 

[PrincessDuck]

I am new to this group...just wanted to ask where in Ohio you are and how long you are here? If you are close maybe we can get together, come over and the little ones play or meet somewhere. I have a 3 and 6 year old.

Daisy

Good evening Ladies! I am SO far behind as I haven't been on the DIS for a week! Yikes!

Heather - take care of yourself and try not to worry.

Some of you know that I just finished driving from Northern California to Ohio. Tomorrow morning we start training to learn to handle my son's new Service Dog. We are so excited to meet Oakley! I have pictures of her on Facebook and will also post pictures and video of Jack meeting her tomorrow.

Anyway, I will try to get on as much as possible but it will probably not be much the next few weeks.

 

[tinkermell]

I'm back!!!

Did ya all miss me???

So what is the latest? What got planned while I was gone?

I have alot to catch up on, and I'm not even sure where to begin?

 

[kelmac284]

Thank you so much Cheryl and Tina!! Shane wanted to give me a break so we went out so he could get a haircut before the trip and we stopped out for dinner and while we were out his stupid business partner called. This guy calls EVERY day sometimes three or four times a day. He is SOOOO annoying. Shane is really excited about this new venture but I am really skeptical about it. This guy wants to start an electrical business with him but anytime someone wants to start a business with someone who has NOTHING and put up the capital etc for NOTHING just makes me really sketchy.

It's like what's in it for him. Well I kinda have figured it out. Shane is a disabled vet and he wants to get those contracts and he is REALLY pushing Shane into this. It will be good for Shane in a way because his tile job is REALLY hurting us. They have cut his pay and cut his hours BUT I am always nervous about starting your own business etc. We have to leave our guaranteed benefits etc and his pension and go into business with this guy that I DO NOT trust. Shane seems to like the guy but he is calling and over at our house CONSTANTLY. I think he is only in it for what he can get out of it which is Shane's disabled status. He has REALLY been pushing him hard to get it done and we have had SO much going on with Lynn and my health and just everything.

He had the nerve to come over here the other day when Shane wasn't home and was just SITTING in the driveway. He came in and I was like Shane isn't here. So he started talking to me and made it clear that "his" wife was very independant and could take care of the house and kids on her own and basically was indicating that I better take a hint. And that when the business started there was going to be a LOT of travel etc etc and I better not expect to see my husband much. I was like whatever dude.

Then tonight at dinner I was po'd that Shane even answered the jerks call when we were trying to have our dinner but then he did and the guy bawled him out for being at dinner instead of home "studying" for his contractors license test. Then when Shane reminded him that we were leaving he yelled at him for going on vacation. I was like EXCUSE me but he doesn't even work for you YET!!! JERK! And then Shane was all cow towing to him about how when the business starts it will be all about the business and this is his last trip and yadda yadda. I was whispering what about oct!!!

I was livid and I got up and almost knocked my chair over and told him we needed to leave before I caused a scene in the restaurant. I couldn't believe that A this guy was talking to him like he was 2 and B that he was telling him what to do and Shane was letting him.

OHHHH I was mad. So I don't know what is going to happen with this but I am NOT happy about all this. YES he needs to get out of his current job situation but at what cost! I don't know this is not setting well with me!

Anyway Heather I am very sorry for your loss and I hope your doctor can find some answers so you are able to have a successful pregnancy. I know how much you want that! ((hugs)) and prayers to you!!

Cheryl that stinks about your toe! Glad it doesn't hurt and hope it gets better! I think they have medicine for that!

Well I am off to try and relax and watch some tv I guess and cool down.

Have a good night everyone and talk to you tomorrow.