String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[wilderness01]

Oh Beth I know how you feel about going to work and really not wanting to. I feel like that almost every single time I go. Once there I am ok, but getting there is an emotional killer. Hope you have a much better weekend with some quiet patients.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

Sending you lots of for a quick and peaceful weekend at work. Take care of you!

Tracy

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Beth,
hope your weekend goes by quickly and smoothly,
Well done for losing that .5 every loss should be congratulated no matter how much it is, so WELL DONE YOU

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

Thanks for the wishes for a peaceful weekend. Last night was uneventful for once. Tonight will be a different story. One of my coworkers is getting married today, so we are short staffed. Last night we were full with 15 vents. Our acuity is sky high. We just don't have the nurses to take the patients tonight. I have been praying that the charge nurses find some for midnights. I also only got about 4 hours of sleep. I woke up at noon because I was thristy. I never managed to get back to sleep. I will try to rest for 11/2 hours after I put Katie to bed. This is my least favorite day of the year. I work an extra hour tonight because of the time change.

Yesterday I did my weights. 30 minutes on the arc trainer and 30 minutes on the bike. My behind is sore today.

I will try to get to journals tomorrow night.
Take care,
Beth

 

[lulu201]

to you this morning, Beth. I hope things went well at work and that you're just waking up from some good sleep when you read this. It's amazing to me, by the way, how consistent you are in your exercising. You are such an example to me. . .whenever I think of someone faithful to their exercise program I think of you.

Have a good one.

Erin

 

[Strings]

Thanks Erin, you are one of my inspirations.

I just have to say that the game yesterday was awesome. I saw most of it. MIchigan got lucky, but a win is a win. MSU played outstanding football, and if their QB hadn't been injured, we would have lost.

Last night was ok. It was crazy busy, but manageable. I also felt like I made a differance. Of couse a patient crashed at 715, so I didn't get out of there until 845. He is doing well, so hopefully my black cloud is gone. I also never got a break. I did eat some chicken, but it wasn't enough to keep me going. So my 8 hr shift on paper was 93/4 hours. You can belive I put in for every second of it.

No exercise for the last 2 days. Tonight we're trick or treating with friends. I'm getting up at 530 to go workout. Weights and arc trainer. I will be at the DS at opening. I am hoping to get some good deals on costumes for Katie's Christmas present. I am then going bra shopping. Get Kate from school, and clean the pit that is my house. How can a man and child destroy a house in such a short amount of time?

I'm off. I need to figure out dinner.
Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

"How can a man and child destroy a house in such a short amount of time?"

Does two cats = 1 child? My house is a total disaster too! I'm beginning to believe that the cats/child has nothing to do with the equation. It must be the man!

I'm so glad you had a much better weekend. I do hope that Trick or Treating was fun. We had close to 300 tonight - which is way down from last year. And yes, there is some candy left over...DH had better hide it away!

-Laurie

 

[sharoncity]

Beth - congratulations on the .5 loss!! We'll take anything we can get, right??!!

Hope you get a chance to recharge your batteries today after your busy weekend. Although, I have to admit, shopping, good deals, head start on Xmas shopping would all make me energized!! I'm SUCH a loon!! Seriously, don't forget to just take it easy for a few moments today.

Excellent job with the exercise! Don't forget to drink lots of H2O!!!

Have a great day!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth!!

It's a brand new week and I hope it is a fabulous one for you! Take care!

Tracy

 

[wilderness01]

How was trick or treating?

I hate when my house gets destroyed in such a short amount of time. It's also not fair of your husband to do that to you if you are working all weekend. How would he feel if you left it like that for him during the week. Maybe a chore list needs to be made again and split up so you don't end up doing everything. Good luck. We tried that for awhile and when my husband didn't hold up his end of the bargain I hired some ladies to do it. He was mad but then so was I. I can't do everything and neither can you. It makes my life so much easier even though I don't like having to shell out the $. Maybe if you put that out there he will see the light.

 

[lulu201]

on you, Beth, and "the pit" that is your house. I didn't know we lived in the same neighborhood! Mine is shaping up, though, I'm happy to say.

As far as getting a man to hold up his end of the bargain, all I can say is NEVER GIVE UP! It's taken me over 20 years, but my dear, DH is finally getting into the swing of things. It CAN happen, Beth!

Did you have find any cute costumes for Katie? What a great idea for a dress up box. DD used to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her dress ups.

Gotta go. Take care of yourself, sweetie.
Erin

 

[geetey]

Bargain shopping!! I just love when I can find some deals! I hope you found the costumes you are looking for, Beth.

Just stopping by to say Happy Monday and see how things are going. Congrats on that loss! I am green with envy!

 

[Strings]

Well, things can sure change quickly when you have kids. Katie was napping when I got up yesterday. Well, I put her in her costume, and she was burning up. She didn't tell us that she felt sick because she knew she couldn't go trick or treating. Well, I gave her motrin, and sent Won to the store for candy. By 7PM, her temp was 103 with the motrin and tylenol. I took her to the ER. Blood draws, an IV, a chest xray later, she has a virus. They did give her some fluids, and she is feeling much better. We haeded home at 430AM. Katie slept until 11AM. Won stayed home, I got up at 830 to go to the DS by 10. I managed to get the tinkerbell, Cinderella, and Esmerelda costume. I also ordered the Belle Costume and Ariel online. Free snowglobe too. Katie is feeling MUCH better. We followup with our doc tomorrow morning, but she isn't going to school until Friday at least. I will have to get up at 5 this week, if I want to go to the Y. I'm not sure that will happen. I'll do my best, and give myself a break this week.

I'll be catching up soon.
Beth

 

[geetey]

Poor Katie.

I can understand not wanting to miss out on Trick or Treat. It is so exciting for the little ones. Can I (please) send some of our candy to you? The more we get out of the house, the better for me!

It sounds like you did well this morning at the DS. They didn't have any princess stuff left at our DS yesterday - just Power Rangers.

Sorry about the 5 am Y situation. I know what would happen here. Not proud to admit, I would end up missing it and doing something at home instead. I am simply not a morning person.

Here's to a fever free week! I hope Katie feels better soon and no one else catches anything!

 

[DoeWDW]

Oh, Beth, I'm so glad Katie is on the mend!! I hope she's feeling better today. Make sure you nap when she does - no feeling guilty about it either! You need the rest! (I hear my Mom-mode again - what can I say??).

The costumes from the DS sound so adorable! Does Katie play dress-up a lot??

I think 1 workout at the Y would be enough for the week - maybe 2 if you're really well-rested. Any more than that is just crazy! I think a week off may be in order - any chance you can do some type of exercise at home?

I'm sending some nap-inducing for you and Katie and Won.

Take good care of you, Beth.

 

[vald1977]

Hugs for Katie! I hope she is feeling better very soon. I'm sending some PD her way . Please take it easy, Beth. If you can't make it to the Y, you can't. Don't beat yourself up over it.

 

[wilderness01]

Oh poor Katie. I'm sorry she was sick for Halloween. That is sad for kids. Hope she feels 100% soon. Don't worry about the Y, it will be there when you are ready. Take care.

 

[Strings]

Katie had nightmares all night long. They are about being held down by monsters. This stems from the 4 people needed to hold her down for the IV. At least she hasn't ientified Mommy as a monster. I was at her head holding her chest while I sang and she screamed. Can you tll I have guilt issues,
I think I have managed 12 hours of sleep since Griday morning. No big surprise that I am now sick. Temp 102.6, congestion, and cough. I am not working out today obviously. I will do what it takes to get through this day.

I am headed to vote now. Katie has a doctor's appointment. We're going to do a moviefest and nap all day. Daddy can supply dinner since he couldn't bother with dishes last night. We're having that talk tonight. I've had it.

I will definately be able to get to journals today.

Ok, I'm off to stand in the rain.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

on you all today, poor Beth. for you and Katie.
It sounds like you guys have the flu. I hope it's in and out of your home soon! I'm also hoping Won doesn't get it. . .ay-yay-yay, we know sick men are THE WORST!

Take care, Beth.

Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I'm so sad for you. I'm sorry that you are sick and dealing with Katie's sickness and nightmares and are feeling so unsupported by your husband. I've said prayers for healing and strength and wisdom. Sure wish I could do more.

My daughter had congenital cataracts. She started wearing contacts at 7 weeks old. For many years, I had to hold her down, often physically laying on her, while Daddy took them out or put them in - usually once a month. I can totally identify with your guilt feelings. But, in the end, you were a good mom - you did what needed to be done to get her the IV she desperately needed, while doing your very best to comfort her. Not everyone would have had the strength of character to do that, Beth, and I am proud of you.

I hope and pray your day will be a good one, filled with lots of cuddle time and rest time. I hope your fever goes down and your body's immune system does its job well, helping you feel better soon.

Gentle