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

[Where'sPiglet?]

Can I just say I'm REALLY GLAD I'm NOT working for the RSD?!?

 

[Terry36]

Kat, that sure is scary, what happened to your friend. I did know that you have to call the Coast Guard and not 911, seems kinda silly if you ask me. I don't know if I told you guys this story when it happened. My sister and BIL own a boat and decided to take it out back around Easter. Once they got out on the Indian River, they decided it was such a nice day and to head out into the ocean to go fishing so they headed down to the inlet and about 3/4 miles into the Atlantic they ran out of gas (at which point my sister remembered they hadn't gassed up the boat in a long long time). They had to call the coast guard who contract with someone to bring 10 gallons of fuel... the cost $500! I am very grateful they were never in any danger... but another good lesson of making sure there is plenty of gas in your boat.

Hey Cara....this was actually my friend not Kat's. LOL Its just a mess.

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hey y'all!

UGH!!! I typed out a longgg post and my stupid laptop kicked me off before it posted-

Anyway, in summary:
I'm glad that the thread seems to be picking up some steam- I've been reading and you're all in my thoughts-

I know this is short notice, but I am available to do lunch on Thursay this week. Bethany and I had discussed doing lunch and I believe others had also expressed interest, so I am free on Thursday if anyone is available.

Erik is doing well and is getting so big! He's starting to "talk" and coo when I talk to him- it is so cute! He has a dr appt tomorrow and is getting his first round of vaccinations . I hope all goes well.

Sienna helped me bake a banana bread today and had a blast doing so! I think she may have some chef in her blood!

Ok, I hope this posts- I'm not typing again!

 

[Terry36]

Hi Lorie - I have to work but I can get away for lunch...where are you guys going?

I'm glad little Erik is cooperating now. LOL

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Hey y'all!
I'm glad that the thread seems to be picking up some steam- I've been reading and you're all in my thoughts-

I know this is short notice, but I am available to do lunch on Thursay this week. Bethany and I had discussed doing lunch and I believe others had also expressed interest, so I am free on Thursday if anyone is available.

Erik is doing well and is getting so big! He's starting to "talk" and coo when I talk to him- it is so cute! He has a dr appt tomorrow and is getting his first round of vaccinations . I hope all goes well.

Sienna helped me bake a banana bread today and had a blast doing so! I think she may have some chef in her blood!

Ok, I hope this posts- I'm not typing again!

I'm also glad it's picking up steam too.

Thursday for lunch works for me...and Sheryl too!

That is so cute about your kids! I saw the Sienna pic on Facebook. I pray Erik's vaccines go well.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Hi Lorie - I have to work but I can get away for lunch...where are you guys going?

Hmmm...I dunno.

Maybe we should discuss on a FB message thread? Since they are not limited to 5 people at a time.

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hi Lorie - I have to work but I can get away for lunch...where are you guys going?

I'm glad little Erik is cooperating now. LOL

Not sure where we're going yet....I just finally narrowed down a day to go! So I guess we better figure that out, huh...

I'm also glad it's picking up steam too.

Thursday for lunch works for me...and Sheryl too!

That is so cute about your kids! I saw the Sienna pic on Facebook. I pray Erik's vaccines go well.

I'm glad Thursday works for y'all! And thanks- I hope he doesn't have any reactions to his shots (like Annabelle!).

Hmmm...I dunno.

Maybe we should discuss on a FB message thread? Since they are not limited to 5 people at a time.

Good idea, especially since my stupid laptop keeps kicking me off and I keep losing posts!

 

[portocall]

If there is room for three more, I would love to come Thursday too.. but I have to bring my two oldest.

 

[Ms Marigny]

If there is room for three more, I would love to come Thursday too.. but I have to bring my two oldest.

Of course y'all can! The places I was thinking of are kid-friendly.

Ok, I'm trying to do a FB message and laptop not cooperating (timing out)- can anyone else do a message?

 

[FloraFauna]

Good morning

I hope everyone has a great day today

I'd love to go Thursday, but I have a few other things going on. I'm going to see if I juggle them a little bit, so I can see ya'll.

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

I see we might have a crowd going out to lunch. I told Bethany I'm willing to go anywhere she is willing to drive me!

I'll go check FB for more info.

Lorie, I'm praying Erik injections go well! It's hard to believe how fast they grow. Sienna already baking, Erik "talking" already!

Kat, It is hard to believe how fast they grow!! Extra hugs for Mom, this is one of those times that can be more bitter than sweet.

Have a good day friends!

 

[TigerKat]

Hope y'all have a great time Thursday! I had to take off work today, feeling dizzy, so my work week won't allow me much flexibility to re-schedule anything. Hopefully I can meet y'all next time!

 

[rie'smom]

Y'all have a great time Thursday!!! Rie starts school on Friday-the summer has flown!

Lorie, Erik's picture is adorable. I love to hear babies cooing. Cooking with Mom is always a wonderful memory!

Kat, I hope you feel better

If you guys have prayers to spare, I could use some. This dang depression is a little better but I'm still feeling blue. I'm taking my meds so that is helping some.
I'm trying to think of it as going out of remission because the depression is chronic. The biggest thing that gets me is when people don't understand that you cannot just "get over it". It's like any other disease and if I could just get over it, I would. Anyway, thanks for being there for me.

 

[TigerKat]

Julie, no need to thank us for being here. Of course I have prayers to spare for you.

 

[FloraFauna]

Julie,

 

[rie'smom]

Thanks y'all. I think that I'm going to go to Wal Mart just to get out of the house. The worst thing for me is to just sit here. In the big ole town of Thibodaux, WalMart is the social hub except for church, so I'll make myself go out and see people.
Thanks again, it means the world to me to have y'all in my life!!

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hey y'all!

Back from Erik's dr appt and a bunch of errands. He is doing just fine healthwise, but boy, did he hate those shots! He got over it pretty quickly after I picked him up and held him for a bit though- poor little guy. At least he has some chunky thighs now for the injection site (my friend calls it the "sweetmeat" ). I gave him some Tylenol and put him to bed when we got home so hopefully he won't be feeling too bad later on. He is following Sienna's growth pattern almost exactly- they weighed almost the same at birth and almost the same weight again at the 2 month appt...so I'm thinking he may be a big baby too! I'm so glad and relieved to see our regular pediatrician again- she chatted awhile, listened to my concerns, reassured me, gave me advice- so much better than the last doctor! She even asked about Sienna and asked if I had any health concerns with her and gave me some potty training advice.

Julie- You know we are always here to listen!

 

[TigerKat]

Lorie - So happy your regular pediatrician is back, I know how much more comfortable you are with her. Hoping little Erik is feeling OK when he wakes up. Really wish I could see y'all on Thursday.

 

[rie'smom]

Hey y'all!

Back from Erik's dr appt and a bunch of errands. He is doing just fine healthwise, but boy, did he hate those shots! He got over it pretty quickly after I picked him up and held him for a bit though- poor little guy. At least he has some chunky thighs now for the injection site (my friend calls it the "sweetmeat" ). I gave him some Tylenol and put him to bed when we got home so hopefully he won't be feeling too bad later on. He is following Sienna's growth pattern almost exactly- they weighed almost the same at birth and almost the same weight again at the 2 month appt...so I'm thinking he may be a big baby too! I'm so glad and relieved to see our regular pediatrician again- she chatted awhile, listened to my concerns, reassured me, gave me advice- so much better than the last doctor! She even asked about Sienna and asked if I had any health concerns with her and gave me some potty training advice.

Julie- You know we are always here to listen!

I'm glad your ped is back-I was always more comfortable with our regular doctor. Poor little sugar getting shots. Sleep is the best thing.

Thanks Lorie!

Unfortunately, I have something else to share. On the way to Wallie World, my husband called and told me that his mother was admitted to the hospital. I brought her flowers and magazines. My DSIL told me that DMIL had a couple of dizzy spells and with the second one, her face was crawfish red. Her primary doctor gave her a once over and sent her to the hospital immediately.They weredoing an ultrasound of her heart while I was in the room with her. She was in good spirits but I could see fear too.

May I ask for more prayers? This woman is so fantastic. She's 85 and we call her the energizer bunny. For Mommie to have called and asked for help is so unusual. I was having deja vu as we have spent so much time there with DBIL and DFIL before they died. Prayerfully, she will be released tomorrow and will be ok. The odd thing is she just redid a bathroom upstairs to make it handicap accessible in case she ever needed it-I hope she won't.

Thanks again for listening.

 

[shovan]

Julie, Prayers for you & your MIL. You don't have to thank us for listening. That's what friends are for!

Lorie, Poor baby! I hope he wakes up feeling fine. I'm glad you have your dr back! I know you feel better now.

Kat, I hope you feel better soon. Do you have meds for the dizziness? I'm also sad that you won't be able to join us for lunch.