Journey back to ME!!- I'm getting bugged!!

[goldcupmom]

Well, I didn't make it to buy the punching bag - I decided it weighed more than I wanted to wrestle alone.

I'm done for today & it is DAY 86!!!!

I do, however, feel HUGE as TOM should be approaching, and I know the scale isnt' being very cooperative. Oh well.....

Still trying to be optimistic about tomorrow's Dr. visit.

On a positive, or CRAZY, note, I booked airfare to FL today! Since we went down last Oct to see DNiece2 new baby, I feel we need to go see DNiece1 baby that will be born this Oct. So, DING had a $69 fare, so I ran to CFA to ask DS17 if he would want to go (bribe them with going to HHN, you know), then back home. I booked 6 separate tickets in TWELVE minutes. I decided DD would go with me no matter what as she is off school, but DH & DS17 might not. I used the credit DD & I had from the FL trip last month when we took the train home, then the 1 way free ticket I saved by having CFA fly DS17 home from GA. So, 8 one way tickets ended up costing me just over $100.

I'm not 100% sure we will go as much depends on DH back, DS20 & my Dr. visit tomorrow. But, it's nice to know there's the possibility. Sometime next week I'll decide about DD & I for sure & think about getting US/IOA tickets & HHN tickets. I'll make tentative ressies at HRH just in case.

If this doesn't work out, I'll try to use the credit to go later in the fall. DD is only off the weekend before Halloween, TGiving & Christmas. and TG & Christmas you can't get good air deals.

I just realized that next weekend is Labor Day weekend, so I wont' be listing Ebay tomorrow thru Monday. Maybe I can get some other stuff(including sleep) caught up!! And Journals!!

Have a great weekend all!!

 

[traceycooper]

ooh i hope you get to go to florida, you need a break, it will do you good
We are doing HHN we have a frequent fear pass so we can go 26th, 29th & 31st October (we are doing DC on the 31st so might be worn out).
If you there any of these dates ley me know
Good luck for the DR visit
Tracey xx

 

[toystoryduo]

Yeah Julie,

I hope you get to take that vacation to Florida in October! You got a great deal on tickets!

Thanks for the reminder in your journal about next weekend being Labor Day weekend. Since, I won't be listing anything this week due to the holiday, I can relax and do auctions at my leisure. Thanks again!

I hope things are going well for you and your family.

 

[goldcupmom]

We are doing HHN we have a frequent fear pass so we can go 26th, 29th & 31st October (we are doing DC on the 31st so might be worn out).
If you there any of these dates ley me know
Good luck for the DR visit
Tracey xx

Tracey - that would be so GREAT to get to see you in person! If we go to HHN it will be on the 29 - we'll be at HRH the 29/30 if we decide to do it. We will hopefully be deciding this weekend or early next week.

Tracy - I hope Ebay picks up after Labor Day, it usually does. I have so much I need to move it's pathetic!!

Dr. appt went well. Sat for almost 30 min as they were waiting for the Ultrasound room to be available. Nurse did exam, then Dr. did exam then she said she was also doing an Ultrasound. She stopped in one area for a while, then said, "I feel your heart racing, calm down, it's just a fluid filled cyst due to TOM - I just want a pic of it". So, she found a total of 3 cysts - 2 maybe connected on 1 side, 1 on the other. All normal.Said to get my normal mammo in Jan, then see her again next summer. Praise the Lord!!

I spent the rest of the day at Sam's & Costco - mostly just walking, but picking up a few things.

Food good so far, I've only used 8 pts. I'm mainly thirsty as I forgot to bring my water.

I need to finish ebay pics this weekend and try to get some sleep. Last night was try to go to bed at 9:30, DS17 comes in at 10 to let me know he's home, Mia acting weird & needs out at 11 - not sure why, DS20 in at 12 and lets me know. Mia wanting out again at 1:30, Bathroom break at 3, alarm at 5:30. This is a typical night lately, just not getting any sleep. And mornings are hectic waking DS17 & DD at different times, making 2 lunches, breakfast for DD, driving her to the bus & DS17 to work - all in just about 1 hour.

Oh well, life goes on...... I was toying with the idea of going to FL alone, but I hate to leave DD home alone w/ the guys. Plus, this will give DD a free RT on SW and I have a free RT on SW. And, the loews Amtrak points will give me enough for a nice trip somewhere as well.

More later.....

 

[Blueeyes101817]

awesome that you got such good fares to go to florida!!

Have a great weekend

 

[goldcupmom]

I forgot a good finding at the Dr. today. Today I weighed 17 pounds LESS than when I went in January!!!

 

[Lesli54]

Congrats on the lost lbs., gone forever! Also, congrats on the Dr. news. You really deserve a little piece of mind.

Sorry, I haven't been around much lately, but I am trying to keep an eye on how you are doing. A solo trip to FL sounds just like something you need right now. Don't worry too much about the DD, she will survive. As for you, I think you just need some "me time" so that you come back and deal with the stress a bit easier.

Take care and have a good day!

 

[traceycooper]

Well done on losing all those lbs
Glad the Dr appointment went well, one less thing to worry about!!
29th Oct is the Sunday right??
Let me know for definate when you know & we will sort something out
I have never done HHN have you? I will proberbly get scared, i'm a bit of a wimp
My parents are looking after DD the night we go, dont think she would like it!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

During another quite sleepless night I had an awful thought. I'm 99% certain the tickets I bought to take DD to Phantom of the Opera are for the weekend we were planning to go to FL!!!! I'll have to call tomorrow to check as they don't mail out season passes until mid-sept, but I looked at the schedule online & season holders shows are that weekend.

Guess FL won't be happening after all. Oh well.....

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I hope everything works out for you. Are there any alternate dates that you could go to see Phantom?

Have a great week!

 

[goldcupmom]

Phantom dates are CHANGED!!!!!!

Now, the next step is determining if we all 4 are really going(in which case we'll do HHN) or if it's just DD & I. Depends on DH back in large part as he couldn't sit for anywhere near the 3 1/2 hour flight then hour drive to my DSis. I'm thinking positive and going to make reservations anyway, which I can always cancel if need be.

I've managed to stay OP, but using FPs & not eating good food. But with the DS20 situation - which isn't any better - and lack of much exercise, I'm sure my weight is up, up, up. Oh well.......

DD forgot her knee brace when she went to fencing last night & hurt it again. I'm debating on trying to get her in to a doctor again. The knee specialist is booked until 9/22. She has so far to walk at school, stairs, heavy backpack(no lockers), etc, it's not helping it.

DH back is no better. Yesterday he said it seems like the pain is getting worse again. He's convinced that he needs to go to a chiropractor. I'm not so sure that's a good idea. If it were just strained/slipped, maybe. Herniated and with the nerve so pinched worries me. But, he's a big boy....

I've gotten a little bit more sleep, but am still very lacking on almost a daily basis. This too shall pass....eventually.

Off to try to do some Ebay & visit a few journals in between.

 

[Lesli54]

You definitely sound like you need a break from the doctors. Just keep trying to stay OP as best you can and take a walk from time to time to destress from the family and grab a little exercise.

Sending the family and you to help with the healing.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, you sound busy as always! I am sorry dh's back is no better, that must be such a strain on him to be in constant pain like that. Maybe the chiropractor will help? Also sorry about your dd's knee. Kids' backpacks today weight about 50 pounds, no wonder they all have sore knees and backs. I too am staying within points but eating all the wrong stuff. Must be something in the air... Hang in there and keep up your hard work. Even when you aren't as on target as you might like with food and exercise you are still doing so well. And given your stress and busy life, that is really something!

 

[toystoryduo]

and for you and your family Julie. I hope that your DH and DD start feeling better soon and I hope that you all have a great time in Florida!

Have a great week!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Wow, you are busy!
hope everyone starts feeling better and you have a great time in florida!!

 

[CACruisin']

I am so glad that you were able to change your Phantom tickets and you will be able to go to Florida now! You have a lot going on to deal with right now, but as others have said hang in there.

 

[traceycooper]

Hope life is less complicted for you soon!
Glad you could change those tickets
Have a good week
Tracey xx

 

[CJK]

Wow are you busy. I hope all your family members start to feel better, and fast. I'm glad you have a Florida trip to look forward to as well. In the meantime, try to take some time to yourself and relax. Tomorrow is a new month which means it's a great time to stay on track and get movin'. Have a nice weekend!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Julie! Hope you are having a great day!
I'm glad you enjoyed your lunch. A couple points is not a big deal, especially when you are so disciplined. Hey, don't we get activity points for stress?
I am so glad you were able to plan the florida trip and phantom to coordinate. It's good to have something to look forward to.

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm trying to get caught up, but it's not working. I'm spending most of my days running up & down the stairs trying to coerce DS20 to get up/out & go look for jobs. Took 6 hours yesterday.... only about 5 today! UGH!!!!! When I suggested to DH that he needs to take some of his vacation time (has lots to burn before the end of the year) & stay home & help try to get DS20 on track I was told that it was a waste of DH time - his time is valuable, but that I need to keep doing it. Needless to say that went over like the proverbial lead balloon.

I still haven't made regular exercise and it's driving me nuts!!

DD is on crutches so can't ride the school bus & I have to take her each way. Fortunately, monsoon season is winding down so DS17 can ride his cycle to work. Crutches are basically for at school due to the added weight of books & amount of walking.

Unfortunately or fortunately, she can still fence. Saturday we have to be at fencing 11 - probably 5 / 6. HS fencing season is starting and they need 3 girls to compete, but only have 3 girls so we can't miss. There's a tourney in Co. Springs next weekend she wants to go to, but I'm not so thrilled, especially w/ her knee. We'll see.....

I need to start trying to record food here again as it seemed to help. With all the stress I'm making bad choices despite staying in points. WAY too much sodium & carbs. Boring to record, but.....

8/31 food:

egg beaters(1)
lt bagel(2)
smidge of lt pb/j(1)
panini(8)
baked potato(3)
ff sour cream(1)
ff chz(1)
cheese(3)
salsa(1)
mint(1)

10 oz decaf coffee, 34 oz decaf tea, 68 oz water,

I've had a splitting, almost nauseating headache all day long - I carry my stress in my shoulders & it hurts my head, plus bad sinuses. I wish the advil/tylenol would start working.

Oh well, time to get busy.....