String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[Strings]

Hello everyone. I'm back from yet another whirlwind weekend. I ended up taking patients at work. We are so short staffed with all the people out on medical leaves. I didn't do any lifting or turning. It did wipe me out though. I stayed Op, and walked this morning. I just strolled, don't worry. I did 2 miles before going to bed for a quick nap. When Katie got home, we went out to lunch with my parents and then took Katie to the planetarium. She is obsessed with outer space, so she loved it. I'm glad she's home.

I'm fine. I"m just a little sore. I haven't taken any pain meds this weekend. Narcotics and Nursing don't mix. I'll probably take 1 T3 at bedtime. Thanks to everyone for checking in with me. I'll start catching up on journals tonight.

Take care,
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey beth, glad you survived your crazy weekend, even though you had to take patients! oh goodness, i'm glad to hear that you did your best to not overexert yourself though . i'm sorry that you're feeling sore, i hope that you get to take a pain med tonight and that you feel better

and katie is home! the planetarium sounds like lots of fun! maybe she'll become an astronomer. does she have a telescope? i know she's little...so maybe not . but maybe someday

hope you got some more rest and relaxation this afternoon, and that you have a great night

 

[R_Judy]

Morning Beth,
What a busy weekend you had! Hope this week is a little more calm for you. Sore muscles huh? Sounds like a workout to me. Have a good one.

 

[lulu201]

Oh, my gosh, Beth. I just look at the davinci.com site and I'm almost trembling here with all the coffee possibilities! I'm going to make a list, give it to my husband, and tell him this is what I'd like for Mother's Day--a treat just for me (he doesn't drink coffee)!

You started my day with a smile w/ the Katie and the planetarium story. When Elizabeth was 5 or so, she LOVED outer space, particularly the constellations and the legends around them. We bought one of those home planetarium domes and hardly ever used it, but hearing about Katie made me think of that time in her childhood. Thanks for telling us.

Have a good day, my friend. Take care of yourself and see if you and Katie can have a low key kind of day, OK?

Erin

 

[Strings]

I'm definately feeling off today. Katie had a nightmare at 1230 last night. I got up with her, and then i couldn't go back to sleep. Sunday nights are screwy for me. If I'm awake after 11Pm, I shift into midnight mode. I ended up coming downstairs and reading. I also had tea and toast. Ugh. I'm still under in carbs, but I won't count yesterday as cheat free either. I'm tired this morning.

Katie has preschool this afternoon. I have my followup appointment after I drop her off. I have a confession to make. I tried to get into my own records at work on Saturday. They have the program set up so that can't happen. I'll let you all know what happens when I get back. I'm more than a little nervous.

Blessings counted. A few prayers thrown in. I will take a walk this afternoon before my appt. I've had 1 liter of water this AM. I will try to stay on program today.
Breakfast was a small slice of quiche and coffee. Erin, I spent 5 minutes trying to decide what flavor this morning. I went with hazelnut. Yummy!

I hope everyone has a Monday,
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Strings,

Are they very strict where you work with the Hippa Law? My job has gone NUTS with it. Once I tried to get my blood results and the supervisor told me I could be fired for that. I couldn't believe it. I have been employed there for 10 years with a very good record. Plus they were MY results! She is on a power trip. It is ok that I told the tech that I wanted the results but then she didn't give me an authorization code to tell when I called in for the results. If she had I could have gotten the results with no problem. Anyhow, when they wouldn't give me the results I said that is ok I will just look them up tomorrow when I am at work. That is when the LAB (all nurses know that the Lab has wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much power at a hospital! ) supervisor all about had a cow. Go figure. Good luck.

Wilderness

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
It sounds like you had a great day at the planetarium on Sunday. I haven't take ds to one of those yet but I may have to plan a trip in the near future . I will be thinking of you this afternoon and praying for the best at your follow up appt. It does seem kind of strange that you aren't allowed access to your own records but I guess there must be some reasoning behind it. Wishing you a bright and sunny day .

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,
I totally understand about you wanting to get answers. I will be praying that you get a good report today at your follow-up.

God's BEST to you today, Beth!!!

Tracy

 

[septbride2002]

I hope you get a good report today!

~Amanda

 

[lulu201]

You're in my thoughts and prayers, Beth.

 

[wilderness01]

Strings,

I don't take a multivitamin. Bad I know. What do you take?

Wilderness

 

[sharoncity]

Beth-
Just want to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I truly hope all is well with you.
If the Lord brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
and to you Beth!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Strings]

Hi everyone.

I want to thank you for all your prayers and support. I never thought I'd be happy to have a pituitary tumor, but I am. This is totally nonmalignant. It can be regulated with medication. I will be fine. Thank you again for your prayers.

I was so nervous before my appointment. I walked 1.5 miles, just pacing the atrium. Just before my appointment time, I ended up being ill in the bathroom. I shouldn't have gotten so worked up about it. After my appointment, I headed to the chapel for some serious thanksgiving.

Meds/vitamins have been taken. I exercised. Blessings recounted. All that is left is staying OP.
Lunch was 2 ham roll ups, 1 piece cheese, and sf jello.
Dinner will be a roasted turkey breast. Steamed cauliflower with cheese sauce, and salad.

If I need a snack tonight, I'll whip some cream with choc. syrup, and have that with some strawberries. It will be an early night.

Thank you all again,
Beth

 

[sharoncity]

Beth-
for you! I am so happy that it is nonmalignant! It must feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted from your shoulders!
Remeber to still take it easy on yourself. I'm sure it will still be a few days till your back 100%. Go easy and slow, stop and smell the flowers, enjoy every moment with Katie....
Seriously, get to bed early tonight and try to make up from last night. Tomorrow is AI!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[lulu201]

Oh, thank goodness--am I ever happy for you! I couldn't begin to post enough celebratory bounces for the joy and relief I feel for you.

My heart went out to you today, Beth. You'll continue to be in my prayers as you work on your strategy for the pituitary tumor. . .

Erin

 

[R_Judy]

I am so happy for you Beth. Answered prayers! Hope you can now rest up and get on with life. Hi to your DD.

 

[lulu201]

Hey, Beth, don't forget AI tonight! Have a great Tuesday and have a Vanilla hazelnut latte for me! That is, if you're up to special orders this early in the morning.

 

[Strings]

You call this early? Hah! For some reason Katie decided to get up at 530AM. Pair that with Won and I talking until midnight, and I'm one cranky mommy. Making lemonade (with splenda of course) I have completed my grocery shopping at Meijer. We have also gone for a walk, 1.5 miles at a decent pace. I figured the 20degree temps would wake me up. I plan on a nap for both of us this afternoon.

Thanks for keeping me in your prayers. I'll be taking a medication called bromocriptine 3x a day. It has a really high success rate. I shouldn't ever need surgery or chemo/radiation. Te only reason that would occur is if it started growing uncontollably. That is reaaly rare. I am also happy that there are few side effects. The only things I need to worry about are nausea, fatigue, and "alterations in my menstrual cycle" I'm not sure what that entails, but hey, I'll take it. I will also be taking a double dose of BCP for 6 months. Overall, I'm VERY HAPPY!

Erin, believe it or not, I had vanilla and hazelnut in my coffee. I never make espresso myself. I always burn it. 2 liters of water so far. Blessings counted repeatedly. Exercise done. All I need to do is struggle to stay OP. Breakfast was quiche and coffee.

Thanks again for all the support I have received. I cannot express how much you all mean to me. You truly enrich my life daily. I am definately blessed.


Beth

 

[vald1977]

So happy your appt. went well yesterday, Beth! Hopefully the side affects of the meds will be mild and all will go well with the treatment.

5:30 a.m.?! I thought my ds was the only one who like to pull that trick on mommy . Hope you are able to get that nap in this afternoon.

Wishing you a wonderful day !

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:

I'm so happy to hear that there is no malignancy. But honestly..."I never thought I'd be happy to have a pituitary tumor, but I am." How do you stay so positive and strong? I'd be going crazy by now. Beth, you are my hero!

I would venture a guess that a pituitary problem would have an effect on all kinds of systems - including metabolism. The most important thing is for you to be healthy and happy and it sounds like their is a plan for healthy.

The planetarium sounds really fun. My oldest niece, Charly, has a wonderful sixth-grade teacher who teaches math and science with the NASA programs. Charly is so excited about space and space travel that she is studying harder and learning more than I think she would if those subjects were being taught the old fashioned way. It was fun to ride roller coasters with her at Knott's and hear her talk about G-forces, physics and engineering. She really gets the subject matter.

Have a very relaxing week...

-Laurie