NOW is the time! It's MINE & I AM WORTH IT! (friends welcome to tag along!!)

[lovinaz]

Yay on the cruise!!!

I know what you mean about the weight not reflecting what you are doing. I know for me sometimes I'll get a big whoosh of a loss, out of nowhere. Just keep doing what you are doing and eventually your body will get the hint and react.

I hope things are getting better for DD. I know it stinks to see your children in pain. Hang in there!

 

[goldcupmom]

I am LOSING IT!!!!!

Sunday took DD to ER. They gave her IV meds - 6 that took the edge off the headache, and gave her an RX to take the edge off the dizzy. Have called 23 Dr. offices. NO ONE will see her until mid-July. She doesn't have a primary as her pediatrician quit & moved to Seattle with her neurologist hubby. The other peds refuse to see her, no neuro will see her w/o a primary. Can't see a Primary Dr as a new patient (even tho she has been w/ a dr. in the same group for 10 yrs) until mid-july.

Can't live in ER & even if we could they can only treat the symptoms, not figure out what is going on. Last time I took her to Urgent Care, they couldn't do anything because we HAVE insurance.

I am going NUTS!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- I am so sorry DD is going through this horrible time with migraines. As a sufferer for many years, I can't tell you the number of times I was rushed into an MRI or MRA or the hospital because of fainting from the pain or losing my vision. The only thing that ever worked for me was a daily prophylactic dose of topamax and then I had "step up" drugs to take when the pain got bad. I am so worried about your DD because with the stress and tons of reading at college, her pain could really be exacerbated. I am keeping you and her in my prayers.

And I am so sorry you are struggling with your weight, doing everything right and not seeing progress on the scale. I've been there. You have my sympathy. You are so amazing with how disciplined you are. I really hope it all starts to kick in for you.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, I am so sorry dd is going through this (and you too). It must be so hard to see her in pain and so VERY hard to have all this idiotic medical red tape to deal with. I am sort of getting from your journal that the medical field in New Mexico is very messed up. Keep calling, surely somebody can get her in.

Hang in there with the weight, your body will catch up to your exercise. And the stress of what is going on with your dd may be playing with the scale too.

Hang in there friend!

 

[goldcupmom]

AAAAHHHHHH!!!!! A few moments to breathe!

DD is at UNM freshmen orientation....a mandatory 24 hr waste of life (this is the library....this is your ID & what it is for....this is who to call about Date Rape, Unwanted Pregnancy, free ride when you are drunk, etc) that costs $125 , but she can't register until she 'sleeps over'. Fortunately, her Best Friend & also the DBoy Friend are both there and also DS20's GF.

DH & DS20 are headed to Santa Fe to meet with the lawyer, go over all the info we have & the written report on the engine that never worked, & hopefully come home to report that the lawyer feels we have a REALLY good case. I can't see how we don't, but this is NM.

Yes, Amy, Medical Care in NM SUCKS!!!! And Drs don't want to be here because we TAX them for every patient they see in addition to their income. Isn't that encouraging!!??!!

Finally, after hours of calling Drs and leaving messages, I was able to get the Neurologist DD saw once before to call. He said that he thinks this started out as sinus, then probably started getting 'rebound' headaches from the tylenol & advil & now is in the headache 'cycle' and can't stop it. Is calling in Prednisone for 10 days (which she is NOT thrilled about) which we will have her start after she is back from UNM (she is too scared to start it there). Then I called in to schedule the 7/2 appt and actually got the person who schedules for that Neuro & was able to get her in a cancelled slot for 7/14. She also has an appt. this Friday w/ an 'adult' Dr. - not the one we really want, but good enough for now. I finally screamed at the receptionists long enough they relented. DD has been w/ that practice for almost 10 yrs & can see any Dr. in the practice, adult or ped, and has, but now, to change her primary because hers moved to seattle, they were treating her like a new patient....NOT!

Off to finish shampooing carpet while the house is empty....more in a bit.....

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh my goodness, Julie! I'm sorry for all of the run around you have been given when trying to get an appointment for your DD. How is she feeling now? I am sending lots of prayers for her and for you too.

Sending more prayers and for the situation with the car....

I hope everything works out for you soon!

 

[goldcupmom]

DD's head is still spinny....she says it's like being on a spinning teeter totter....and she has extreme pain across the top of the head - like temple to temple, and at base of skull. But she is trying to cope.

I just realized that she can't go to primary on Friday...she works 12 - 5 and can't make an 11:15 appt across town & get back. UGH!!!! But at least there is time to ask off for the Neuro on the 14th. Guess that confirms that that isn't the Dr. we want.

Thanks for all the prayers, Amy, Cam & Tracy! They are much appreciated & needed!

I'm working on carpets & trying to think positive thoughts about the lawyer visit today.

Walked 4.84 w/ Sashi this morning & got home @ 8:15. Much later & I couldn't stand it. We went from windy to HOT HOT & unbearable. (Have I mentioned I HATE NM??)

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, I am continuing to say those prayers for your dd and this whole situation. When I think of all the medical red tape you are having to go through to get your teenage daughter seen, well it pisses me off quite frankly! Good for you for getting those receptionists to get a clue!

Just hang in there, shampooing those carpets is not fun but worth the effort. Wanna come do mine???

Keep on keeping on, and I saw you were HOT so good job walking early.

 

[toystoryduo]

Sending more prayers for your DD today....I hope she is feeling better soon!

Great job on your walk! Keep up the good work!

I hope you have a nice day today!

 

[keenercam]

Julie - -I am really hoping DD can get some relief soon. Keeping you both in my prayers.

 

[goldcupmom]

DD started the Prednisone @ 6 this morning. 6 today thru Tues, then 1 less each day for 5 days. I sure hope it works!

WI yesterday I was down 1.8. Good, but .6 of that was a gain from the week before, so I really lost 1.2. Which means I am behind by 2 lbs from where I need to be to lose the 13 by 7/20. Hopefully I can catch up.

Yesterday did 4.5 miles and today 3.98. Didn't do shred yesterday, but started level 2 today. I've been having trouble sleeping at night as my upper arms ACHE from the pushups & level 2 is even worse on arms. Note to self: Advil & tylenol before bed. But I need it. My arms are WEAK!

Got the swamp fixed on Sat & yesterday the 2 speed motor only would run on one speed. Called again & hopefully they will come out. Today, at least for now, it is working on 2 again. UGH!!! I want it fixed under the same service order so I don't have to pay again in a couple weeks. And, thanks to AZ, we are to have 100+ weather for the next week. 15 - 20 warmer than usual. Today I got home about 7:30a & was already nearly too hot to handle. Gonna have to start getting up earlier.

Lawyer visit went as I anticipated. We have a pretty clear cut strong case. He needs $3500 into escrow and then he will take out of that 1x/month for his bills & we have 30 days to bring it back up to $3500 until we either settle or go to jury trial(which he anticipates would take 15 - 24 months). But, he does a lot of these cases and has only ever lost 1, his first. Good news also is that in NM, DS20 could also get the value of renting a similar car - vintage corvette - for each day he did not have his(even though we didn't rent) and also treble damages and interest of 10% on whatever we first offer to settle for, plus fees. But he said to be prepared for it to get REALLY nasty. Also, the company let their incorporation expire, which means they can't just dissolve & reorg to avoid payment. I hate the stress of it, but mostly will be DS20 & DH. This weekend we have to decide for sure if we are to retain this lawyer or decide to just absorb the 5K they ripped us off for. I don't think it is really an option.

Off to take DD her 2p.m. meds. she forgot to take them to work with her. I don't mind except for the heat. Swamp cooler only cools my house to around 75 - 80, so going out in the heat makes a difference.

More later. Hope everyone has a good weekend! I'm going to neighborhood garage sales in the morning.

 

[toystoryduo]

Sending lots of prayers and for your DD. I hope the Prednisone works for her.

It sounds like you're having quite a heat wave out there!

Sending lots of for the car situation as well. I hope you guys win your case!

Great job on the walks! Keep up the good work!

We've got neighborhood garage sales to go to tomorrow morning as well. Hope you find some GREAT bargains!

Have a nice weekend!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, that is hot for early June! We were at about 94 yesterday which was bad enough. But the evenings are wonderful!

I am saying a prayer that the meds work for dd. She has been through a lot lately with this (as has her mama).

Yeah, 5K is a lot to eat. I just never understand why some people have to be so dishonest?

Congrats on the loss! You'll get caught up!

 

[Amy&Dan]

P.S. Forgot to say thanks for the carpet cleaning tip! I did just as you suggested and it looks really good. I am also hoping those two vinegar rinses help with the dog odor from my sister's beagle. I never smell it because I always manage to catch it and spot clean it when he pees, but he clearly smells it because he always goes to the same two spots in my house!

 

[goldcupmom]

Managed 2.42 yesterday & 2.44 today & the heat is unbearable.

Garage sales yesterday pretty much STUNK! I spent $5 total..5 shirts for me & DD....only 1 fit so the rest will be passed on. an exercise ball - the big kind, & a new large jar candle.

DD has now had 2 doses of the prednisone & there doesn't seem to be a difference. I'm beginning to get worried that we will end up cancelling the cruise....at least I took out the ins. that covers pre-existing medical. I leave in 45 days & she & dh leave in 52. Don't even see the neuro for 9 more days.

Off to get ready for church....I am NOT walking this morning even tho we're going to the service held at the HS out my back windows. Need to try to get DD to write grad thank yous & go w/ me to return her stuff to Marshall's. She worked 5 hrs yesterday afternoon & works tonight 6 hrs....hoping it goes ok as the pain seems worse when she is more tired.

Still praying, but ultimately, God is in control......

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- For me, the steroids never worked very fast. Often, I finished a pack before I got relief. I hope it is better for DD.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Julie,

The garage sales weren't that good here either. I was kind of bummed about that because there were over 100 of them! I ended up spending $1.00.

Sending lots of prayers for your DD. I hope she is feeling better soon!

Have a nice evening!

 

[goldcupmom]

DD still has the headache & dizzies. & is getting grouchier every day! My patience is wearing thin......VERY THIN!!!! She has 8 of the dizzy pills left - 3/day & would need 18 to make it til the appt. So I am now rationing them. That is not going over well!

I am SO tired! She worked Sun & Mon nights & I had to pick her up....ended up almost 11:30 before she got out & they close @ 10. DQ in the summer! Then by the time we get home, snack, medicate it's 12:30 or after before I get to bed....not nearly to sleep.

The heat here is unreal. I haven't walked since Sat. and desperately need to. Then DS20 removed Jillian from my computer slot & lost her. I finally found late last night. Definitely need to get busy. Have been over my calorie burn despite lack of real exercise & still can't lose an ounce.

DS23 (24 in 16 days) is driving me NUTS! He got paid on 5/27 & by 6/2 was overdrawn by nearly his whole NEXT paycheck! his overdraft charge is now $33 and $5/day he stays overdrawn. STUPID IDIOT!!!!!!!!

I finally got last week's mail this morning (yes, I only open my box - locked- 1x/week as it's too depressing). Saw what I thought was my giant Discover Card bill & promptly felt the urge to throw up...fortunately nothing in my stomach. I HATE it! It's not that I can't pay it, but that I know I shouldn't be having to take out of savings to live! GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!! And DH continues to go to casino at least a couple times a week losing $100+ each time. He just doesn't get it!

Off to organize a CVS run. There is a new one open ...finally...about a mile from my house & I got free coupons in the mail...$10 off $20, free CVS product & 2L coke. Plus I have lots of extra bucks...can't let this one expire.

More later....thanks for the continued prayers!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hang in there Julie, as you say God is in control, but you wouldn't be human if you didn't feel the affects of this.

Do you think your dh would do something like a Dave Ramsey class? Maybe he needs a wakeup call regarding money and spending issues. Those darn casinos really get addictive and make it way too easy to spend money on the hope to win money.

So sorry about ds23.

Praying for your dd and you both as you get through this ordeal. 52 days is a long time, I am betting she will see improvement soon. But as Cam said, steroids can take some time to kick in.

I am hoping our big cool down is coming your way!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- I am so sorry for all you have on your plate. I just cannot imagine dealing with all of that stress and staying sane. I am really hoping DD gets some relief, especially if the weather cools down there. Please do not worry about the scale. You have yourself under control and that is more important than any number could ever be. Wish I could help.