In Search of My Body....Not the One I ATE! Vol. 5: Goddesses are Always on Top!

[goofyfan-12]

HIVES DID I MISS SOMETHING?? DID YOU HAVE ALLERGY TESTING TODAY TOO??

Nope - no allergy testing. Just a visit to the doc to get cleared before starting in on benadryl. Right now he doesn't think it is anything major. Had to give up my JC vitamin bar for the next two weeks as he thinks I may have developed something related to that (a shot in the dark admittedly) but it is one of a very short list of things I eat daily (skim milk, tea and water being the other items). So we are trying that. The hives come and go so it is not a big deal, just uncomfortabe.

Off to bed - the benadryl has kicked in...

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Steph--did you know that he had all of these allergies? I mean, like has it always been hard for him to breathe, etc? Because, WOW, that is a ton of stuff to be allergic to! Like, you must use eggs a lot--just in baking as well as for breakfast. Have you ever noticed the allergy?

Tyler has been on asthma treatments since he was 6 months old, He has had eczema since he was 3 months old. So ...... No never realized the eggs, pediatrician mentioned it once or twice but since he didn't swell nor did anything get worse.. I never put two and two together. The allergist also said it may be a false positive because his body was in overdrive from all of the other test, He said to keep him from eggs for a while and then reintroduce them and see what happens.
I knew that dust mites would be a bad one and the apartment that we were in had OLD and I mean OLD carpets in them and He was bad then, So he told me to wash all linens once a week and make sure that they soak in detergent for 30 minutes and by soak I mean shut washer off for thirty minutes and let it sit! He said it doesn't have to be HOT water just the detergents will kill them or their bi-product. I have to manage to keep the CAT out and off his bed, I may have to get rid of FAT b@stard! I am kind of torn about that! The cat is like one of my kids.. if one kid was allergic to another would I get rid of that kid?? NO ! So I am really torn! I know my SIL would take him back in a heart beat (he was her to begin with).
So now we are looking at doing allergy shots once a week.. just need to find out if I will have a co-pay each time I go because that would get a little expensive each month. And if there is I have to find a way out of it!

So it is a busy night here in chazy! Neighbor just left in the ambulance he has Parkinson's disease and dementia and was having an episode. Then about five minutes after they left scanner went off again for a fire alarm at the farm where I used to live in the guest house.

Oh figured out why I had no loss this week...... TOM! Never crossed my mind!

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, I completely forgot about Maddie!

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY!!​

 

[SeptemberGirl]

My word, you all were quiet!

So, busy here. My mom is in the hospital. It's minor. Test results are good - no pulmonary embolism, and the chemo is working. So good. But she needs a blood transfusion and she's having trouble breathing and her top chambers of her heart and working harder than her lower ones, so she's there getting it all sorted out.

She will probably leave sometime tomorrow. So I'll be in and out, trying to be there and hang out. She really feels fine, except for the whole breathing thing!

Exercise - check
Tracking - check
Points - 38.5 out of 23! But TRACKED!

See you all in the morning!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

GOOD MORNING!
Sun is shining here today, hope it stays like this!

Delena and I got home last night. We had a fantastic trip, an awesome flight home (only 50 people on the flight!!). We are so happy to be back to the warm sun. DH also had some pretty flowers waiting for us at home.

Welcome back!

When we were in NYC in February, my darling daughter professed her desire to be an orange safety cone Really. Such a proud parent I am

New York will always need Orange Safety Cones!

Quick pop in. Went to the lady doctor...all my parts are fine, thank you. But did I ever get a lecture on how long it has been!

I am in more pain than ever. This blows.

glad everythings ok!
Sorry about the pain, that really sucks

Yeah Kelly! I can't wait to hear what you think of it.

Im hoping its waiting for me when I get home from WW tonight!

Ummm Nancy - never been. Never been. Not once. Okay, I shouldn't laugh. And I haven't gone to my family doctor in at least five years.

5 years!

So I always pimp for free medical advise from doctors so today while at Tylers doctors I asked him what he thought only seeing it in it's present state which looks like a burn... his thoughts were a chemical burn. SO thinking I did NO yard work on Wednesday I cleaned, tanned, showered, and then worked and saw the burn rash what ever it is during my shower. I am wondering if I got some type of cleaner on it and then the tanning bed burnt it???

Hows the rash doing today? I think I missed pictures?

So, busy here. My mom is in the hospital. It's minor. Test results are good - no pulmonary embolism, and the chemo is working. So good. But she needs a blood transfusion and she's having trouble breathing and her top chambers of her heart and working harder than her lower ones, so she's there getting it all sorted out.

She will probably leave sometime tomorrow. So I'll be in and out, trying to be there and hang out. She really feels fine, except for the whole breathing thing!

to you and your mum. Hope shes feeling a little better today.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Hows the rash doing today? I think I missed pictures?


Kelly you didn't miss the pictures I emailed them or texted them... if you want to see them PM me your address and I will send them. I didn't post because not all people have the strongest stomachs.... and that isn't something I would think someone wants to sit down and see with their morning coffee. I on other other hand have a strong stomach and talk about the grosses things while eating and it doesn't phase me! I even ate while watching Silence of the LAMBS
to you and your mum. Hope shes feeling a little better today.

Yes Liz hope that Sylvia is feeling better! If you need anything let me know!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Happy April Fool's Day everyone

So - anyone have any good pranks up there sleeve today? Sadly, I've got nuthin'. Too much "real life" going on here to feel like being silly.

Steph - wowza on the allergies! My niece is allergic to eggs. Just found out last year. And she is 17! Definitely one of those things that can fly under the radar.

Paula - I've heard of excess mineral/vitamin buildup causing reactions. Perhaps the Doc is onto something? Hope you're having a good day at work today

Liz - for you and Mom. Good news that the chemo is working. Hope the Doc's get her back on track quickly.



I'm struggling with another sick goat. SO frustrating. The common misconception is that goats are indestructable. After all, the cartoons show them eating tin cans and shirts off the clothesline But they really are very delicate. And often times by the time you realize that one is "off", they are really ill. Not what I wanted to do with my day. <sigh>

 

[lisaviolet]

Haven't caught up. I will. I'm sure I've missed some.,

Lyz - wishes to Maddie. Have a fabulous day. That's one cute kid. Oh yeah she's the daughter of the infamous cutie.

Liz - . Big time.

Lisa - I'm popping on to say that I loved reading about Shelby yesterday. Thanks. Wow. That's amazing. You too. This is what kind of player I was. Pitched in house league. Would make the All star - sometimes the A teams for the entire year. But I suspect when I made A I was one of the "hmmmm" players. As in just snuck in. Does she have a preference between her regular third base, gosh I should go back I think it's third, and the others. It's a great way to grow up, eh? - any team sport. Such great memories. Except some of my years, just a few, my father was the coach so if they were all pissed at him that was hard.

Nancy - I wasn't kidding. But to make you feel better I had a least a half a year of medical testing for someone else - kidney. Everything under the sun was poked and prodded - everyhing from head to toes and in between. And everything was great. (But I did find out my kidneys were two different sizes - which is just interesting - and my liver was a tad fatty - which is not good - hope that has changed. ) But all and all healthy as a horse. So hopefully that makes you feel better. As for the gyno well I don't know what to say. Erika? Help me. I guess I'm on my own since I stayed quiet. Be gentle my friend Nancy. Did I mention you look fantastic?

Hi to everyone. I have to go back and read read again.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Quick fly by...

Steph - that SUCKS about the eggs. OMG sucks. Poor kid!

Nancy - sick goat. Poor baby goat! Please tell us their names.

Kelly - I was running to "Clumsy" yesterday and I thought of you!

Mom will be in hospital for a few days. I am running around, going there, watching the kids - Em and her friend Matthew I take after school - and cleaning my house. Because when stressed, I clean!

Exercise - check!
Tracking - so far!

I should be able to breeze by late tonight. Hope you are all well! xoxo.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Kelly - I was running to "Clumsy" yesterday and I thought of you!

Im quite sure I don't know what you mean - Me, Clumsy?



Twilight on DVD is released here on Monday - im hoping its delivered before I go to Cyprus (one week on Sunday people!), because me and my 2 best friends are having a Twilight girly night!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Well, aren't we the exciting bunch today...

Not much to report here. Staying on plan (with one planned indulgence) and heading out to get my hair cut, my grays covered and my butt kicked (by my trainer of course).

Not sure if I will have a chance to check in before I crash tonight, but I will try.

Hope everyone is all right!!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, dead thread!

I will try to revive us!

Thanks to all who posted their challenge totals. I am working on the chart right now. Just took a break to pop in.

Me? I am absolutely depressed. My leg pain is off the chart. And I have no idea how or why it happened. And YES, I have a doctor appointment scheduled for Friday. Though it is just my GP, so she won't be able to tell me much. Just give me a referral to someone else, so then I will have to wait for that appointment, and so in. In the mean time, I am going to see my running coach (who is also a sports massage therapist) and get a treatment and pick his brain. And I am going to pony up and buy new running shoes even though I just bought a pair 6 weeks ago.

Not being able to work out flat out depresses me. I may try and get some upper body strength training done this evening (have plenty of hand weights at home) just so I don't feel like a total slug. But to give you an idea of the pain, I was literally on the couch today until 1pm. Did not move off the couch. You would think that I could at least sit at my desk and my work done, since I work online. But I was actually in so much pain that I was nauseous. I couldn't sit upright. So that is what is going on here. Sorry to be a downer.

Paula--you are such an inspiration. Keep posting. I need you to.

LisaV--you are making me laugh, which I so need right now. And really, why no doc? I mean, is it a phobia type thing? For me, I didn't go for 6 years because it literally fell off my radar screen. I was also great about going to the OB/GYN before and during pregnancy. And then once I had Kel, I was home with 3 babies. So I didn't go ANYWHERE. And after that, well, it just fell off my radar screen. I wasn't intentionally avoiding. I am just always super healthy and so I didn't think about it. But now that 40 is here, I know I'll need a mammogram and other stuff, so I finally went. (And everything is ship-shape, by the way. )

Lyz--good luck with the show. Sorry I couldn't chat today. I am thinking that next week will bring better news and better days for MANY of us. Here's hoping.

Ok, back to the challenge.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi gang! Here at the hospital with my mom. Looks like she will be here for a few days. Still nothing serious but it's slow going. My dad is feeling depressed. My mom is in better spirits. I'm just trying to farm out my kid every night so I can come be here.

Erika, so sorry about the pain. Ask friends for help, okay?


I'm on track for food- tracked! And exercise. Spin this morning!

See you all tomorrow. Tell me all your stories! Please!

 

[3DisneyKids]

CHALLENGE RESULTS - Week TWO

There are lots of blanks here, so please let me know what changes needed to be made. Remember that our challenges now run Monday - Sunday. And you weigh-in on Monday and report then. If your normal weigh-in day is something different, that is fine...just report all of your stats on Monday.

GREAT start to this challenge!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi gang,

In between appointments and just checking in.

Erika - take care of yourself!!! Let us know what the docs and the running coach say.

I am feeling more like myself again. Getting back on track - slowly, but getting there.

Hope you all are doing well!!!

I am off to start my work out / butt kicking

 

[amykab]

Hey Everyone,

I had a little time to catch up today. Delena took a very long nap since she unfortunately came down with strep throat. She is on antibiotics now, and seems to be perking up.

LisaV LOVED your trip report and pics. You look fantastic!! I loved vero beach. There was a wedding going on that grassy area that your room overlooked while we were there a couple years ago.

Paula Thanks for posting your before and in progress pics. I love to see those. You look fantastic as well!! Such an inspiration!!

Erika So sorry that you are hurting. I hope you can get some answers soon. I saw your post about the new shuffle. Do you like it?? I had no idea they were coming out with a new one. I am usually up on these things too.

LisaPR Sounds like your 18 miler went well! Great job! I know the thing that will stop me from doing the Mickey in 2010 is going to be the long long runs. Unless I can find a group that I could do some runs with who were also training for disney.

Roddy You totally crack me up. You are too funny. Seriously.

Steph sorry to hear about your rash and all of DS's allergies! And really, couldn't you have made the weather just a little warmer while I was visiting VT? It was so freaking cold.

Liz Great job getting started with C25K! and getting the lingo down! And eventually you will love the running. I promise. And lots of prayers and good thoughts for your mom.

I know I have missed some people, but and to everyone.

Challenge I will update with exercise minute totals and weigh in on Monday. I need to add everything up from vacation. And I will have some racing minutes to add after my 5K on saturday.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Welcome back, Amy!

Sorry about Delena getting sick! It is so easy for that to happen from traveling.

I didn't realize you were racing (again!) this week-end! You are like a race addict! Sending some PR Pixie Dust your way!

Thanks for the healing thoughts. I am just frustrated like there's no tomorrow.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - sick goat. Poor baby goat! Please tell us their names.

Yes, sick goat. One of the momma's. Poor gal. She seems to be on the mend however. Just hope that she continues that way.

Names? You want names? The one that is sick is Wakisha. I'll give you ALL the names if you want, but it'll take a while

Twilight on DVD is released here on Monday - im hoping its delivered before I go to Cyprus (one week on Sunday people!),

It's getting close! Hope your trip is fabulous.

Oh - and "international killing of in-laws" is strictly prohibited!

Well, aren't we the exciting bunch today...

I know, right?

Kinda in a "had-the-fun-sucked-out-of-my-life" mood right now. No big issues here, no problems or troubles, just routine crud that weighs you down now and then.

OMG, dead thread!

I will try to revive us!

Quick Erika - grab the paddles

Me? I am absolutely depressed. My leg pain is off the chart. And I have no idea how or why it happened. And YES, I have a doctor appointment scheduled for Friday.

That just plain sucks. Oh - maybe it's sympathy pains for your dad. So you can get a feel for what it's like to be literally "out flat" for a while

How is dad? Still in good spirits?

Hi gang! Here at the hospital with my mom. Looks like she will be here for a few days. Still nothing serious but it's slow going. My dad is feeling depressed. My mom is in better spirits. I'm just trying to farm out my kid every night so I can come be here.

Hang in there Liz - we're all pulling for you guys.


I'm on track for food- tracked! And exercise. Spin this morning!

Nice job Control what you can, let go of the rest.


Stories? I got nuthin' good right now.

Oh - I got my new kitchen sink on Sunday. That's exciting, right?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I did think of something positive that has happened recently.

Seth was voted captain of the track team. That made him very happy. And, of course, by extension - made me happy.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Great for Seth!

And I have a fun story, though totally OT.

I had Kel's parent/teacher conference today. It could not have gone better! Just a glowing report from beginning to end. So that was really nice to hear. But if you remember, Kel skipped a year, so this is her first year in school (1st grade). So one thing we always have to do is evaluate whether or not she is still grade-appropriate and all of that. And Kelly knows this.

So at dinner we talked about her conference and what her teacher had to say. I told her that while her teacher just adores her, she thought that Kelly was too young to move on to second grade next year and should stay in first for another year. Her chin hit the ground. APRIL FOOL! We all howled!

I never would have done that particular joke if she was a kid who struggles in school or anything. But since she is so strong academically and really loves school, it was a good prank. The only one I pulled all day.

Liz--thinking of Sylvia. SO wish there was something I could do.

I hate this. All of it. Illness. Hospitals. Job stress. The economy. Injuries. UGH. It is all just too much. Honestly, I think a lot of us are so down right now just due to the change in season. I know it gets to me every year. Of course, being in tons of pain doesn't make it any easier. Tomorrow is supposed to be gorgeous, so I hope that helps to boost my spirits.

Ok, time for roll call--

SARAH!
DAWN!
RONDA!
LYZ!
STACEY!
RODDY!

You all need to check in. Word.