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

[goldcupmom]

Happy Monday! (or NOT!!)

Couldn't sleep again last night. UGH!!!!! I'm SO tired!!!!

Had to run & get some gas EARLY so I had enough to take DS20 to work which made my morning hectic with getting dogs out, lunches packed, breakfast made - I'm ready for a NAP!!

Just made Dr. appts for DS17 & DD for tomorrow. Both still have the crud & for DS17 if I don't get him antibiotics, his asthma will blow - plus he's out of inhalers! Now I'm on hold with Dr. for DS20 as he's had it for over a month & I know he needs an antibiotic. Fun, Fun, Fun!!!

I'm counting the days til DH next Dr. appt. at the end of May. I AM going and I AM going to clear some things up. DH seems to believe he is dying - or that's how he acts. I am going to ask some point blank questions & in front of DH so he has witness to the answers.

DS20 can't get in til Wed.

Mia is getting stranger by the day, so I probably need to see if I can get her into the vet. Going to be a busy week, I'm betting. And not necessarily in a fun way!

Have an Awesome Monday (well, as good as you can!)!


3/12 - Day 8/308
fiber cake(1)
ff Hot Dog(1)
lt bun(1)
16.9 oz propel
And then I came back from swimming RAVENOUS!
tortilla chips(6)
cheese(6)
chocolate(6)

And so, I'm left with 3 pts for the day - which is OK as I can't imagine I will really get hungry.

Swam 2 miles of laps, did 50 tricep & 50 reg stair pushups, then enjoyed the hot tub.

Off to visit some journals & Ebay.

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

It does sound like you could use a nap today. I say go for it! Somedays, I can't function without a quick afternoon nap.

Have a good Monday!

 

[traceycooper]

Wow Julie i'm worn out reading how busy you are!!!
I hope your week gets better
Did DS20 meet Willie Nelson? My dads a big fan
Take care & make sure you catch up on some sleep or that nasty bug will be back!!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow Julie i'm worn out reading how busy you are!!!
I hope your week gets better
Did DS20 meet Willie Nelson? My dads a big fan
Take care & make sure you catch up on some sleep or that nasty bug will be back!!!!

Yes, DS20 got to meet Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & the other guy escapes me. But, the highlight was when a few hours before the concert he got a call on his radio that " a limo with Randy Travis & his wife is pulling to the side VIP door, could you go let them in & take them to get tickets" He spent about 20 min talking with them, showed them their seats, then just after the show started the people who really bought those seats showed up, so they had to move Randy Travis. His new seat was on the floor & people started recognizing him, so they had to put security at each end of the row. Near the end of the concert, RT went backstage & DS20 got to play RTs guitar. THAT was his big highlight!!! And he's definitely NOT a country fan! But RT made an impression. DS20 said he was very polite & kind, not like "I'm a star, worship me!". When they were walking around getting the tickets he had asked DS20 if he played guitar or anything so RT had sent his driver out to bring the guitar in & then went back to find DS20 to show it to him & let him play it.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow, that is really nice the way Randy Travis was towards your son. I really like him but now like him even more! I say book Hawaii for two weeks at least, it was your dh's idea! And the South Padre at Spring Break had me chuckling! Tell him 48 is not old anymore, heck, George Clooney is 46 so he's only a bit older than him! You are doing very well with your food and exercise. That walk you took with dh made me out of breath just reading about it!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
Sorry to be a dumb Brit but i dont know who Randy Travis is!!
I presume hes a country singer!
And a really nice guy by the sounds of things
Hope your having a stress free week
Have you booked that aniversary trip yet? I agree with Amy

 

[goldcupmom]

Hopefully I'll be on tomorrow. NOT a good day here. Ins co probs, then DS17 girlfriends Sister backed over his motorcycle! Everyone is OK, just hectic & stress. I've recorded food, but it is NOT PRETTY!!!!!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I hope today is a much better day for you!

 

[goldcupmom]

3/13 - Day 9/108

fibercake(1)
sf cinn dolce(4)
nachos(6)
chips(3)
choc(6)
4 meringue cookies(2)
white rice - about 3/4 c
9 pcs swt sour chicken- about 1"x2"

So, yesterday was HORRID! No time to exercise, exhausted from not being able to sleep. Took DS17 & DD to Dr. Asked for generic inhalers. Got home & the RX was for the ones they had given DD. Called Dr. & was told they were generic. Called pharmacy & was told they were generic. Called ins co. 4 times!!! Story kept varying - told everything from they're out (every pharmacy in ABQ) to the FDA pulled everything containing albuterol as it 's not safe for humans(like I would believe that!). After just over 2.5 hours and FINALLY getting to talk to a pharmacist it was cleared up. Generic is available only in old ones IF anyone has them in stock. Someone determined that asthma inhalers damage the Ozone (you know - visions of all the world's asthmatics out puffing away to destroy the world!) and they had to reformulate. Therefore, new patents and voila! all inhalers are now $35 - $75 each!! UGH!!!!!!! For at least like 12 years of the patent being new! Wonderful!!

So, while on the phone over & over with them & them NOT understanding or knowing what the !@#$ they were talking about, I ate chips & candy.

Then, I called the vet to try to get Mia in. When asked why I said "1 of 4 things - just being weird, pregnant, false pregnancy, or something wrong/sick" The receptionist proceeds to LECTURE me rudely on how what they really need is to be spayed & neutered. NOT her business! I won't be going back & I will let the vet know. Called in this morning as I had to cancel due to the cycle problems & she said "Good. I'm glad someone else can use the appt who WILL fix their pet". GRRRRR~!!!!!!!

Then, to top my day off, DS17 walks in about 5 & I didn't hear his cycle (which is loud). He is almost in tears. Tells me that girlfriend (T) older sister Backed over his Motorcycle with her big toyota truck. He had gone over earlier, helped the sister(K) wash, wax, etc. her big truck while waiting for T to get off work. The dad was working on landscaping so asked DS17 to move the cycle off the sidewalk & K had him put it on a flat piece of sidewalk between their drive & the neighbors which are like all one huge one. Then T got home, DS17 & she went in the house, K realized she was late for class & backed out, forgetting the cycle was there. Her bumper caught the front 1/3 of the cycle, knocked it down & drug it a bit before she realized what the bang was. So, T brought DS17 home on her way to class. DS17 said he told K not to worry about it. I said, no, I would expect you to take responsibility, she's 24, has a huge new truck & a good job, good ins, she needs to. So, he texted her a bunch, we went & looked the bike over & just what was visible to us we knew was over $2500. So, T gets out of class, comes over & is very upset (gee, her BF & her Sister are now at odds) Finally K gets off & goes home so DS17 & T go over. At almost 10:30, DS17 calls me to come over & help explain that if he takes the bike to see how much it will be so K can decide to just pay or have ins. pay, Ins will then refuse. She finally decides to call her ins. as she realizes if the frame is torqued it will end up over $7000 to fix.

Head home at 11:30. DS17 allergies are awful & I forgot to fill the RXs. Back out to 24 hr walgreens to wait for over an hour.

Is it any wonder I'm tired????

 

[goldcupmom]

On to today!

Ins co called right at 8 a.m. & we arranged to meet a tow truck. Of course, DS17 was late to work, but cycle is not at the Kawasaki dealer for an estimate. But, I'm back to being chauffer to both DS, AGAIN!

I need to Ebay today as it's 1/2 price listing day. I need to go to the gym as I didn't yesterday. But, I NEED sleep!!! Under 5 hrs/night for 3 nights is really hitting me. And at least if I'm sleeping I can't eat, right???? It's now noon, DD needs picked up at 2:30 and somewhere in there I likely have to take DS20 to work.

WW tomorrow is very unlikely. DS20 has his Dr. appt at 8:15 on the FAR side of town thru rush hour both ways (had me cancel the one today because he KNEW he would have to work this morning - NOT!). WW is at 9:30 near home & DS17 has to be at work at 9:45. I doubt I will even get to go to WI.

The Vet that T works for said T can bring Mia into work with her to get an xray or sonogram to see if there's puppies. Their next avail. appt is 2 wks away and if there are puppies, they will be here, or close. Max is SO tiny compared to Mia & he weighed only 2 oz when born that they think she could be prego & not show. Who knows!

Well, DS20 just called me from downstairs & I have to wake him in 45 min for work, then leave to take him in hour & half, so that's just not enough time for gym or sleep. Guess I'll try to Ebay. I want SLEEP!!!

At some point yesterday airfare to MCO went down for Minnie, but I haven't had time to even think if it's reasonable enough to go, or to talk to DH about it. I certainly WANT to!!

He is REALLY obsessed with his being 'ill' (which the cardio says he's NOT) & that he needs to retire at 50 as that is when "EVERYONE" retires. It's not happening & neither I assume, is anything for our anniversary as that would take away from his retirement. Oh well.........

3/14 - Day 10/108

slimfast(6)
fiber cake(1)
33.8 propel
decaf coffee
2 ff hd(2)
16 oz water
12 oz diet sunkist
1 bite h/chz croissant(1)
4 meringue cookies(2)
turkey(2)
ff string chz(2)

Made it to the gym last night & swam for about an hour, but was so tired I couldn't concentrate & could barely function so I quit. Ebay listing didn't happen, but I got a few more pics taken.

 

[goldcupmom]

Another day........

I'm waiting for a call from DH about DS20 Dr. appt to see if I need to hustle to the other side of town to pick him up, or if DH can bring him part way. Need to also take DS17 to work, and I'm dressed to go WI, but it's really doubtful. GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! After dropping DS17 at work, I'll need to fill DS20 RX, then quickly potty the pups, get lunch, unload the dishes & take DS20 to work. I'll have about 30 min then before going to get DD at the bus & starting the afternoon running to pick everyone up.

And DH wonders why I'm not cooking a big dinner??????? Or getting anything done at home???

3/15 - Day 11/108

mini roll(1)
ff hot dog(1)
boca veg chili(2)
2 ff hot dog(2)
romaine(0)
34 oz diet sunkist(0)
68 oz water
2 lt tortillas(2)
chicken(3)
onions,peppers,mushrms(1)
chocolate(6)



Made it to WI. GRRRRRR!!!!!! I was UP .2. Not that it's really bad, but I've been being really good & it's just frustrating. Plus my scale showed down. Oh well.......TOM is probably lurking somewhere out there, too.

On to next week. Just keep on keeping on!

On the good news front - my DSis in FL who has, like all my siblings, been diabetic since exactly age 48, started WW in Nov - has lost like 18 lbs. Yesterday afternoon her Dr. pulled her off all diabetes meds as they've checked her monthly since starting WW & she is no longer Diabetic. WOO HOO!!!!!!! Maybe there's hope for me!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I'm sorry that your last few days have been so hectic. I think you should book a vacation for you and your DH for your anniversary so you both can have some time to relax.... Sending your way!

Please be sure and try to take some time for you today, WISH sis. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Have a good day!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

Sorry to hear of all the things that are going on. Specially that you are not able to sleep. That is the pits. I went through that for a while a few weeks ago. It finally stopped and I was able to get a full nights rest in.

I hope the family gets to feeling well soon. Just be sure to take time for you so you don't get the crap again!!

I feel for your DS17 and his cycle. It's tough when something like that happens. That is always my fear when we go to the inlaw's house. They won't see the bikes and them bam...Or even my BIL, he is a real.......well he does not pay attention and he drinks so that makes is worse. Hopefully the body shop can get the bike taken care of soon.

Keep up the good work...you are doing a great job!!!

Have a great day

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
Sorry your having such a rough week.
I hope everything calms down soon, stress is not good for you & neither is lack of sleep!!!
Start thinking about yourself more, the others are old enough to take care of themselves! I worry about you!

 

[goldcupmom]

Friday - again already????? Time is FLYING!!!!!!

DS17 girlfriend took Mia to work with her today, so we should know if she's pregnant. YEAH!!! I have my doubts - Boo Hoo!

Took DD to school, pulled Ebay to ship, answered emails, need to take DS17 to the cycle shop to check his bike (Ins called & they're waiting on prices on the 'extras' he put on), take him to work, run errands, get DS20 up so he can pay UNM collection agency & get ready for DH to hopefully come home & get his car taken in, take DS20 to work, mail pkgs, run a few errands ...... Another busy day! What else is new! At least I got a little more sleep last night than I have lately.

Yesterday's exercise was only a 30+ minute walk. Just too busy. I REALLY need to get to the gym or SOMETHING today!!

DS20 had the Dr. appt from HE(( yesterday. DH took him, she had an RX for claritin D (an otc med) already written out in Dr. talk, never looked at his sinuses, only took his BP. He told them he was there due to swollen, red, itchy eyes, not being able to breathe through nose, etc & that Dbro & Dsis have sinus infections. All she said was he shouldn't come to the dr. stoned as she could tell because his eyes were red. UGH!!!! So, I took the 'rx' to the pharmacy. They couldn't believe a Dr. would write an RX in that way for an OTC. Plus, if he were a druggie, why would you give him an RX for 300 pills with a higher than normal sudafed content????? I was NOT happy. Fortunately, my friend the Ped. & her DH the Neurosurgeon are 2 of the founding Drs in that group. And, she had given me a large supply of Augmentin for DS17 to use PRN, so I started DS20 on it. What a waste of a Copay!!

3/36 - Day 12/108

32 oz diet sunkist
fiber cake(1)
boca veg. chili(2)
romaine(0)
2 ff hot dogs(2)
cheese(2)
8 oz diet root beer
auntie anns pretzel(6)
baked tostitos(4)
cheese(3)
chocolate(4)


Have an AWESOME weekend everyone!!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

Well that doctor for your DS20 just stinks.....you're right what a waste a a copay! Hopefully the meds you are giving him will make him better!!!

Hope all works out with Mia.

Have agreat day

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
glad you caught up a little on some sleep.
Hope DS feels better soon!
Hope your weekend is much, much better than your week!!

 

[tbstein]

Hi Julie

Have a great weekend, and a relaxing one!

Wendy

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I hope you have a good, relaxing weekend. Any news on Mia yet?

Take good care of you!

 

[goldcupmom]

Given my week, I'm not at all surprised that one of the vets was sick, they had tons of emergencies, and didn't have a chance to look at Mia. I'm betting NO at this point. Oh well.......

Went out & walked this morning out of necessity (as I told my DNiece, if I wasn't walking, I'd probably shoot someone - but at least I'd get free room & board!) Did 4.68 miles in just under 77 minutes. Slow for me, but I stopped to talk to dogs, a coyote, a little kid, an old man, & to quickly look at the Middle School baseball team garage sale. I did stop the timer when I sat in Starbucks for a coffee.

I'm so frustrated, angry, depressed right now I could SCREAM!!!! If I ask anyone to do something around the house, it doesn't get done. (ie. DD's fencing bag has been laying in my living room for almost 4 MONTHS) When I ask again & remind them how long I've been asking, I get in trouble from DH. (who told DS20 we just need a shovel to clean the house!). 5 people live here and I'm NOT doing it alone anymore! Then I needed sleep and DH decided I should stay up until he went to get DS20 since if he went to sleep, his sleep would be interrupted getting DS20. Duh, my life is interrupted MANY times a day to haul him! Then DS20 gets in about 11:30 and wants to take more antihistamine & decongestant, swearing, slamming doors, calling me names, because the Claritin-D the Dr. told him to take & I spent $16 on didn't work. Of course, it was my fault it didn't work and that 12 hours had not passed. I finally fell asleep sometime after 2 as I was so stressed by this time. up at 6 with the pups.

I decided to walk to the bread store & get a cup of coffee on the way. Not a fun way to start the weekend.

I'm certain DH doesn't want to take an anniversary trip, or do anything for that matter. Oh well..... I HATE the month of May anyway! It's depressing as it's both Mother's Day & our Anniversary, both of which are 'hallmark holidays' in my family, meaning they are ignored. Could be worse. Usually I try to be in planning mode for some trip in May so I can have something to think about - won't be happening this year. I may spend a LOT of time walking!!

Off to start some laundry & take some Ebay pics. I have about 2 hours, maybe, until I need to get DS17 at work. I'd REALLY like a nap, but there's no place to take one as my bedroom is the TV room whenever DH is home it never is shut off.

Hopefully I'll be able to visit a few journals later, too.

Have a good weekend, Everyone! Thanks for stopping in! You all are my lifeline!!

3/17 - Day 13/108 (by the way, yesterday was NOT March 36!!!) I'm losing my mind!!!!

sf decaf nf latte(4)
fiber cake(1)
16.9 oz propel
Sm Baked Potato(2)
cheese(2)
onions, peppers, mushrooms(0)
chocolate(2)
baked tostitos(4)
cheese(3)
ff cott chz(1)
baked chips(2)
chocolate(3)