Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - 03/2009

[MrsKreamer]

I would like to be on the list, but I don't know what info to send Kathy.

 

[TigerKat]

I would like to be on the list, but I don't know what info to send Kathy.

Send me whatever you would like to share. I've gotten e-mail addresses, physical addresses, home and cell phone numbers.

 

[Ms Marigny]

Just getting back from a nice lunch at Reginelli's with DD, sister and godchild. The girls got out at 11:30 today because of founder's day at Chapelle.

Lorie, I like Erik Treme also. I love the way it flows

I love Reginelli's pizzas- the Sun Pie is my favorite!

And another vote for Erik Treme- this is just wild!

Send me whatever you would like to share. I've gotten e-mail addresses, physical addresses, home and cell phone numbers.

I didn't send my physical address (I didn't think of it..)- I'll PM it to you.

 

[kmores]

so, tried to go to work today and pain was terrible...plus running to the ladies room every 10 minutes (new issue). went to primary care doc and she said my D-Dimer (sp? no clue what that is) that indicates PE indicator was 2.5 times HIGHER than the threshold...and couldn't believe the CT scan came out negative..i have to get a leg ultrasound last week. and, I could have SWORN they told me I didn;t have anything wrong with my gall bladder, but the record said I had TWO stones....
good night! I don't know WHAT to believe now...she started mentioning SURGERY and I am like whoah - do you KNOW how much stuff I have to do between now and the middle of June? sigh. I am quite beside myself although I would like to know what is really going on. actually it is going to have to wait until 7/1 when the insurance switches over...so I am kind of sad and freaked out...

 

[portocall]

Lorie: You have another vote for Erik Treme here

Kristina: Oh no You must be miserable. You will continue to me in my prayers...

Terry: I feel you on the itching... I hope you find relief soon

Kat: Thanks so much for doing the emergency contact list for us... you are the best

Sheryl: I hope that you are at peace with your decision! Please let me know if you need help with anything come July... I am free...

 

[rie'smom]

I'm going to try and finalize and distribute our emergency contact list by Saturday. If anyone has not sent in their info and want to be included please send my your data soon!

GM NOLA!

Lorie I like Erik Treme as well.

Man I have been itching like crazy lately....don't know why maybe my nerves and stress??? It was so bad last night that I took a bath with Aveeno Oatmeal stuff and then took Benadryl and fell asleep...Could stress be causing this?

Morning Y'all,

Kat, I want to be on the emergency list. You have my info, but do you want me to send it again?

Lorie, I like #1 Erik Todd, #2 Erik Treme.

Terry, I get itchy all over & have been to the dr several times for it. ( I've even gotten little bumbs or just a faint rashy look). They couldn't find anything & said to take benadryl. I think for me it's a combo of allergies acting up & stress. It often starts when I lay down in bed at night.

Jenny, I'm glad to hear that all your "stuff" is working again!! Hopefully going through the surgery will pay off with a little bambino!

Thanks again for all the prayers & good thoughts my friends!
Kristina please do keep praying for it all to just go poof & gone! You'll be joining in with Bob on that prayer.

I have decided on July for the surgery, but haven't been able to talk with my dr about it yet. (Hopefully I'll here from him today, he's not in surgery.)Unless he tells me it's a very bad idea to wait, it will be July. It would be easier on Chris & Angelina (which will give us the most help) if I can wait.

Have a good day ladies!

Hmmm, so the top 2 names y'all have picked are the bottom two on our list. I don't really believe that a son should be named after his father- I think he should have his own name, but "Todd" was thrown in by DH for the heck of it. Treme was more of a half-joke between us because of the Marigny name, but it sounds sort of catchy. Interesting....I'm more confused now than ever! August is what we were agreeing on the most. We'll have to ponder this some more!

Terry- I've been itchy lately since it has gotten warmer- I thought it was just heat rash. But stress would definitely believable too!

Jenny- So you're gonna jump on the baby bandwagon I take it? Good luck to y'all! Just do what I do- lose some weight, plan a WDW vacation (or just go on the vacation), and you'll be pregnant in no time! Or wait for hurricane season when there is a really big hurricane on the horizon...I always get pregnant during hurricane season! (DD- Katrina baby, future DS- Gustav baby)

Sheryl- Hopefully the Dr will okay your July decision!

I think stress can pretty much cause anything.



No, I took it off the WFD list.


Emergency contact list has been pm'd to everyone who sent me info. If anyone did not receive it please let me know.

so, tried to go to work today and pain was terrible...plus running to the ladies room every 10 minutes (new issue). went to primary care doc and she said my D-Dimer (sp? no clue what that is) that indicates PE indicator was 2.5 times HIGHER than the threshold...and couldn't believe the CT scan came out negative..i have to get a leg ultrasound last week. and, I could have SWORN they told me I didn;t have anything wrong with my gall bladder, but the record said I had TWO stones....
good night! I don't know WHAT to believe now...she started mentioning SURGERY and I am like whoah - do you KNOW how much stuff I have to do between now and the middle of June? sigh. I am quite beside myself although I would like to know what is really going on. actually it is going to have to wait until 7/1 when the insurance switches over...so I am kind of sad and freaked out...

Lorie: You have another vote for Erik Treme here

Kristina: Oh no You must be miserable. You will continue to me in my prayers...

Terry: I feel you on the itching... I hope you find relief soon

Kat: Thanks so much for doing the emergency contact list for us... you are the best

Sheryl: I hope that you are at peace with your decision! Please let me know if you need help with anything come July... I am free...

I get the itching too sometimes and it' when I'm lying down in bed. I've even had DH help me check for bugs but there aren't any (Thank God!).

Kat, I don't know how much help I'd be in an emergency since I live in the Boonies but I'll PM you my info.

Lorie, I like Erik Todd and Erik Treme. Also want to throw in that DS does not shrae his dad's first name but they do have the same middle name-Jackson.

Sheryl- I don't know what your health problems are but.

K- gall stones can be so painful!! My DSIL had them several years ago and she was miserable until they were removed.

 

[TigerKat]

so I am kind of sad and freaked out...

Kristina - you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kat: Thanks so much for doing the emergency contact list for us... you are the best

Thanks Cara!


The emergency contact list has grown to three pages just today!

Julie - In an emergency, boonies or not, you'll be of help to someone, I'm sure.

 

[lori1043]

so, tried to go to work today and pain was terrible...plus running to the ladies room every 10 minutes (new issue). went to primary care doc and she said my D-Dimer (sp? no clue what that is) that indicates PE indicator was 2.5 times HIGHER than the threshold...and couldn't believe the CT scan came out negative..i have to get a leg ultrasound last week. and, I could have SWORN they told me I didn;t have anything wrong with my gall bladder, but the record said I had TWO stones....
good night! I don't know WHAT to believe now...she started mentioning SURGERY and I am like whoah - do you KNOW how much stuff I have to do between now and the middle of June? sigh. I am quite beside myself although I would like to know what is really going on. actually it is going to have to wait until 7/1 when the insurance switches over...so I am kind of sad and freaked out...

Ohhh Kristina! I hope you and THEY figure it all out. You are in my prayers.


Whew girls- I am soooooo not used to working all these outside the home days in a row!!! God bless you all who have been doing it!!! I have realized that it stressed me out when i was trying to do school with the kids, keep the house up and trying to work as much as they have been wanting me too. It was killing me and I was grumpy and mad. BUT since co-op, astronomy, and American Girl club is over for this year- and DH has totally taken over school/laundry -other stuff- I am less stressed over working more. But whew! It will make me appreciate being hom more when it happens.

GOOD NEWS- although very vague-DH got his phone call today! The lady who will be hiring him back called today and she talked to him about coming back and where she has been planning to "put" him! No details yet though. Hopefully the details will be offered to him in the next few days. We have had sooo many things about to happen that it is scary for me to even say this much. Wierdly enough, he was bringing me something at work when he got the call and told me in front of my co-workers that she mentioned a possible move. I won't beleive it till it is in back on white!!

Another wierd thing- the CEO of the hospital is bringing our dept to dinner next week. He probably feels badly about all our dept has been through. Making it up to us with some food! Dh says maybe it was a good thing I opened my mouth!! They are finally paying attention to us. It could be something to pacify us-but it feels a bit good to not be ignored!!



Lori

 

[jwhtewolfd]

so, tried to go to work today and pain was terrible...plus running to the ladies room every 10 minutes (new issue). went to primary care doc and she said my D-Dimer (sp? no clue what that is) that indicates PE indicator was 2.5 times HIGHER than the threshold...and couldn't believe the CT scan came out negative..i have to get a leg ultrasound last week. and, I could have SWORN they told me I didn;t have anything wrong with my gall bladder, but the record said I had TWO stones....
good night! I don't know WHAT to believe now...she started mentioning SURGERY and I am like whoah - do you KNOW how much stuff I have to do between now and the middle of June? sigh. I am quite beside myself although I would like to know what is really going on. actually it is going to have to wait until 7/1 when the insurance switches over...so I am kind of sad and freaked out...

Sheesh...but I was worried that they claimed not to find anything. My aunt had gall bladder stones removed, I guess almost a year ago now. They were able to hide the tiny incision and she recovered well, but still always scary when facing surgery. Too much surgery on this board. Insurance should cover post-surgery WDW trips to destress and heal properly.

 

[rie'smom]

Kristina - you are in my thoughts and prayers.



Thanks Cara!


The emergency contact list has grown to three pages just today!

Julie - In an emergency, boonies or not, you'll be of help to someone, I'm sure.

I'll paddle my pirogue up da bayou cher if one of y'all needs me.

 

[shovan]

Kristina, I'm so sorry you are in such pain & looking at the possibility of surgery! I'll be praying for you & seriously if there is anything I can do to help, please ask. Running errands, picking up Grayce whatever.

Sheryl: I hope that you are at peace with your decision! Please let me know if you need help with anything come July... I am free...

Thanks so much! Pray for me to be at peace with it! I potted plants today & I'm so numb and in enough pain that it hurts to lay down. So I am definitely 2nd guessing myself right now.

Sheryl- I don't know what your health problems are but.

K- gall stones can be so painful!! My DSIL had them several years ago and she was miserable until they were removed.

Thanks I appreciate that! I need disc removed & vertebrae fused in my neck, I have degenerative disc disease.

Lorie, I was out running errands today and was sitting at a red light. I was staring at a large street sign, August Ave.! Is that a sign?

 

[portocall]

I'll paddle my pirogue up da bayou cher if one of y'all needs me.

That is so sweet, and same to you Julie minus the pirogue... I much prefer airboats. I haven't heard the word "boonies" in since I lived in them, it made me laugh!

Too much surgery on this board. Insurance should cover post-surgery WDW trips to destress and heal properly.

I would just be satisfied if my insurance paid what it says it will... but WDW trip would be right on

Whew girls- I am soooooo not used to working all these outside the home days in a row!!! God bless you all who have been doing it!!! I have realized that it stressed me out when i was trying to do school with the kids, keep the house up and trying to work as much as they have been wanting me too. It was killing me and I was grumpy and mad. BUT since co-op, astronomy, and American Girl club is over for this year- and DH has totally taken over school/laundry -other stuff- I am less stressed over working more. But whew! It will make me appreciate being hom more when it happens.

GOOD NEWS- although very vague-DH got his phone call today! The lady who will be hiring him back called today and she talked to him about coming back and where she has been planning to "put" him! No details yet though. Hopefully the details will be offered to him in the next few days. We have had sooo many things about to happen that it is scary for me to even say this much. Wierdly enough, he was bringing me something at work when he got the call and told me in front of my co-workers that she mentioned a possible move. I won't beleive it till it is in back on white!!

Another wierd thing- the CEO of the hospital is bringing our dept to dinner next week. He probably feels badly about all our dept has been through. Making it up to us with some food! Dh says maybe it was a good thing I opened my mouth!! They are finally paying attention to us. It could be something to pacify us-but it feels a bit good to not be ignored!!



Lori

I will save the celebrating until you get word for sure... but I am really happy it sounds promising for you

 

[portocall]

Sheryl: I will do that! I am sure that July feels so far away being in such pain. I am sorry that you are suffering right now.

Sheryl and Kristina: If either of you need any help with errands, I am just a phone call away!

Lorie: Sheryl found your sign...

I will be back here on Sunday. My husband is an indoor kinda man, and this is his very first camping trip. He is being a good sport and offered to help pack until I overwhelmed him with the list. He really didn't realize all that is involved in going camping for the weekend for five people. I think he thought that packing up the clothes and tent was all we needed. Yeah, uhhh, no... we aren't going to a hotel... Two rubbermaid containers, 2 coolers, 3 rolling suitcases, 5 sleeping bags, a tent, campstove/grill, table and chairs later...the van is packed and ready to get going right after work.

I have been overly stressed out lately so I am hoping that a weekend away in the woods will help calm me down. I am not quite sure what is wrong other than I have too much going on all at once and I have reached the point where I can't calm my mind down enough to make one clear cohesive thought.... it happens from time to time. I guess I need a time out

And I quit smoking (again- I never smoked when I was pregnant or trying to get pregnant) this week and am having too easy of a time of it... DH, not so much... but I just haven't missed it. It is a relief to be free of that, now I just have to hope that I never fall off the wagon

 

[shovan]

Sheryl: I will do that! I am sure that July feels so far away being in such pain. I am sorry that you are suffering right now.

Sheryl and Kristina: If either of you need any help with errands, I am just a phone call away!

Lorie: Sheryl found your sign...

I will be back here on Sunday. My husband is an indoor kinda man, and this is his very first camping trip. He is being a good sport and offered to help pack until I overwhelmed him with the list. He really didn't realize all that is involved in going camping for the weekend for five people. I think he thought that packing up the clothes and tent was all we needed. Yeah, uhhh, no... we aren't going to a hotel... Two rubbermaid containers, 2 coolers, 3 rolling suitcases, 5 sleeping bags, a tent, campstove/grill, table and chairs later...the van is packed and ready to get going right after work.

I have been overly stressed out lately so I am hoping that a weekend away in the woods will help calm me down. I am not quite sure what is wrong other than I have too much going on all at once and I have reached the point where I can't calm my mind down enough to make one clear cohesive thought.... it happens from time to time. I guess I need a time out

And I quit smoking (again- I never smoked when I was pregnant or trying to get pregnant) this week and am having too easy of a time of it... DH, not so much... but I just haven't missed it. It is a relief to be free of that, now I just have to hope that I never fall off the wagon

I hope y'all have fun this weekend! I tried it... once! Yes it was peaceful, but I need at least a real bed & air conditioning.

Good luck with quitting! I'm very proud of you for trying!! It's a hard habit/addiction to conquer.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Good morning!

Man I have been itching like crazy lately....don't know why maybe my nerves and stress??? It was so bad last night that I took a bath with Aveeno Oatmeal stuff and then took Benadryl and fell asleep...Could stress be causing this?

Stress can do some wild things...people at work have had their hair fall out and broken out into hives. My scalp constantly itches and I found it could be stress. I guess one year a teacher had to go to the ER from work after having a nervous breakdown at work. So yeah, stress can do that.

GOOD NEWS- although very vague-DH got his phone call today! The lady who will be hiring him back called today and she talked to him about coming back and where she has been planning to "put" him! No details yet though. Hopefully the details will be offered to him in the next few days. We have had sooo many things about to happen that it is scary for me to even say this much. Wierdly enough, he was bringing me something at work when he got the call and told me in front of my co-workers that she mentioned a possible move. I won't beleive it till it is in back on white!!

Another wierd thing- the CEO of the hospital is bringing our dept to dinner next week. He probably feels badly about all our dept has been through. Making it up to us with some food! Dh says maybe it was a good thing I opened my mouth!! They are finally paying attention to us. It could be something to pacify us-but it feels a bit good to not be ignored!!
Lori

You sound about as vague as I was for a while. I hope things work out for you, but I'll be sad if you have to move.

LOL about the food. My boss will on occasion feed us. It's usually right around the time we have to fill out a survey on conditions at the school. I'm supposed to get a donut today because I turned in 8 pages (4 months worth) of attendance paperwork. Woot.

Kat, I don't know how much help I'd be in an emergency since I live in the Boonies but I'll PM you my info.

Probably about as much help as I'll be from 1400 miles away...

It's not just that though...Kat has tracked people down who have gone MIA on the WFD thread using the emergency list. Thanks Kat!

Thanks so much! Pray for me to be at peace with it! I potted plants today & I'm so numb and in enough pain that it hurts to lay down. So I am definitely 2nd guessing myself right now.

Lorie, I was out running errands today and was sitting at a red light. I was staring at a large street sign, August Ave.! Is that a sign?

Sheryl! Numb from potting plants? I hope you can make it to July for this.

Oh dear....not more signs!

I will be back here on Sunday. My husband is an indoor kinda man, and this is his very first camping trip. He is being a good sport and offered to help pack until I overwhelmed him with the list. He really didn't realize all that is involved in going camping for the weekend for five people. I think he thought that packing up the clothes and tent was all we needed. Yeah, uhhh, no... we aren't going to a hotel... Two rubbermaid containers, 2 coolers, 3 rolling suitcases, 5 sleeping bags, a tent, campstove/grill, table and chairs later...the van is packed and ready to get going right after work.

I have been overly stressed out lately so I am hoping that a weekend away in the woods will help calm me down. I am not quite sure what is wrong other than I have too much going on all at once and I have reached the point where I can't calm my mind down enough to make one clear cohesive thought.... it happens from time to time. I guess I need a time out

And I quit smoking (again- I never smoked when I was pregnant or trying to get pregnant) this week and am having too easy of a time of it... DH, not so much... but I just haven't missed it. It is a relief to be free of that, now I just have to hope that I never fall off the wagon

OMG you have to take ALL that? I went camping ONCE in Girl Scouts in the 3rd grade or something. I don't think camping would calm me down, but I hope it works for you!

Congratulations about the lack of smoking! Keep it up!

Kristina - I thought I clicked you post for the multi-quote also, but it's NOT HERE. I hope you can get your health stuff taken care of too...I know you've been hurting this week, and the "we can't find anything" is a bit odd.

Well, I'm back to work today. I stayed home yesterday and wasn't really coughing, but I was asleep almost ALL DAY. I slept until 11 or 12, then went back to sleep from 1 or 2 until 4 (had a GREAT dream about cheeseburgers ), then went to bed about 10:30. And in between 4 and 10:30 I was just laying in bed. I feel better today though, so I guess it was worth it!

Have a great day, everybody!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

Kristina so sorry you're going through this. I hope they give you some real answers soon. Feel better.

Sheryl has the doctor called you back to schedule the surgery?

Lori so glad the call you've been waiting for finally came. I hope the second call is everything you and your husband are looking for.

I'll be heading off to Sam's Club this morning to get all the goodies for Kendall's party. Not only do I need lots of chips in big bags but fruit as well. I bought some wooden picks with a hibiscus flower on the end that I'm going to make fruit kabobs with. I also ordered her a big flip flop cake and I need to pick that up as well. It does look like the weather is going to be perfect. My fingers are still crossed but I'm definitely feeling better about it.


Lorie ~ Mark's middle name is also August. I'm not sure if that's another sign for you. Good luck making the decision, I know it's a hard one.

 

[FloraFauna]

Sheryl and Kristina

Cara, good for you! I know you can kick the smoking habit.

We will have a late night here tonight. Its Jesuit Junior Prom night. We are having an after-prom breakfast here with a few couples. Wish me luck, I'd better get a nap before they come over tonight!!

I'll try to post some pictures tonight.

 

[cajunmommy]

Happy Friday everyone! Can you believe the kiddos only have less than 20 days of school left?!? And a good portion of those are field trips, field/fun day, early dismissals, etc! ACK! Where did the year go?

GW - WOW! Looks like all that finger-crossing & pixie dust paid off. Weather should be spectacular for K's party. Just remember to relax & enjoy all of your hard work.

Lorie - I'd be in trouble if I had to pick from your list...I like them all for different reasons! Erik Todd - the sentimentality, Erik Treme' - for the regional shout-out (it's unique, but not so off-the wall), Erik August - we have an 8yo August for a neighbor, and it's always sounded very southern/NOLA for me, especially when combined with his French surname, Erik Julien - very distinguished, but not and "old man" name for a little boy.

One of my eliminators when naming the boys was to make sure the initials didn't spell anything weird. Like in rie's mom's case, DS1 shares his middle name (and initials) with his dad, paternal GF & paternal GGF.

And of course, you've got to do the "mom holler test"....You know the one - where the ONLY time you heard your middle name was when mom was pushed to the limit, and she used BOTH your names to fuss or get your attention....and you knew you were in trouble !

Kmores - Are you feeling better today? Not knowing your full situation, but those sharp pains you 1st described sure sound like it could be gall bladder. I hope your docs help figure out what' going on so you can get some relief.

Thanks for all the links & restaurant names gang! I passed them along, and my friend was very greatful & excited.

Almost forgot....portofcall - have fun camping! I'm in the same group as shovan. I love spending time outdoors, but no tent sleeping for me!

 

[TigerKat]

I'll paddle my pirogue up da bayou cher if one of y'all needs me.

I just knew you would.

Pray for me to be at peace with it! I potted plants today & I'm so numb and in enough pain that it hurts to lay down. So I am definitely 2nd guessing myself right now.

Hopefully you're feeling better today and prayers continue for you.

I have been overly stressed out lately so I am hoping that a weekend away in the woods will help calm me down. I am not quite sure what is wrong other than I have too much going on all at once and I have reached the point where I can't calm my mind down enough to make one clear cohesive thought.... it happens from time to time. I guess I need a time out

And I quit smoking (again- I never smoked when I was pregnant or trying to get pregnant) this week and am having too easy of a time of it... DH, not so much... but I just haven't missed it. It is a relief to be free of that, now I just have to hope that I never fall off the wagon

I'm thinking these two may be related, your body is going through withdrawals even though you seem to be having an easy time. CONGRATS on the quit, I am SO PROUD of you!!!

I'll be heading off to Sam's Club this morning to get all the goodies for Kendall's party. Not only do I need lots of chips in big bags but fruit as well. I bought some wooden picks with a hibiscus flower on the end that I'm going to make fruit kabobs with. I also ordered her a big flip flop cake and I need to pick that up as well. It does look like the weather is going to be perfect. My fingers are still crossed but I'm definitely feeling better about it.

Sounds like y'all are going to have an awesome time, will you be taking pics? I'd love to see them.

We will have a late night here tonight. Its Jesuit Junior Prom night. We are having an after-prom breakfast here with a few couples. Wish me luck, I'd better get a nap before they come over tonight!!

I'll try to post some pictures tonight.

Have fun, can't wait to see the pics!!

And of course, you've got to do the "mom holler test"....You know the one - where the ONLY time you heard your middle name was when mom was pushed to the limit, and she used BOTH your names to fuss or get your attention....and you knew you were in trouble !

I spewed yogurt on this one, SO TRUE!

I'm heading out to the gym shortly, gotta burn some calories so we can eat out tonight!

 

[MrsKreamer]

I am just going to offer hugs to everyone.