String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[wilderness01]

A very sweet story that is a good reminder why people choose Nursing. Glad your shifts went well.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Beth, I'm glad that you had a great weekend at work. The story about your patients made me teary. You are such a wonderful person to make that happen for them.

Have a wonderful day!

 

[Strings]

Hi Tera and Wilderness,

It was cool, but I was behind foir the rest of my shift too.

Typical Monday today. I'm taking Katie to school. Then I am headed to the Y for weights and cardio. I am only planning on 30 minutes on the elliptical. Lunch. Thne I am doing a cleaning frenzy. DH is home from work today. His office is closed for huting season opener. He can occupy Katie while I get some major cleaning done. I also figure it may make him feel guilty. I'm honest, just not very nice. After dinner, I think I will take off for awhile. I am desperate for a new winter coat. I'm going to try some on, and hopefully get one on sale Black Friday. My old one will do for now, but it is too big.

I'll try to get to journals tonight. Sorry, I only got to a few yesterday.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Beth. I loved your wedding story; count me in as one of those reading who had to get a tissue.

Kick some butt over there at the gym today, OK?

and ,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, what a wonderful story about your patient's wedding! How sweet of you to make it happen! You'd make a great Disney Cast Member!! I'm sure the magic you helped make last Friday night will long be remembered by that couple and by lots of others too! How wonderful that they waited for you to be Matron of Honor!

Best wishes for a day that goes as planned!

 

[geetey]

Beth

How cool are you?!?!?!
THE COOLEST NURSE EVER!!!

Thanks for sharing your wedding story with us. It was so touching. It is nice to know your patient appreciates how much you do.

Enjoy your ME time! You are definitely deserving! I hope you find the perfect coat and it is already on sale.

How was your day? I hope you had a good workout at the Y, and a productive day of cleaning. Maybe even got someone to help.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth

What a wonderful thing you did for that couple! That is so kind of you, Beth!

How did the coat shopping go? Did you find one that you like?

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday! Take care!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

Today was very productive. I went to the Y and increased my weights. i did 3 circuits then 30 minutes on the elliptical. After lunch, Katie and I played school. We read and worked on her writing her letters. She is really coming along with reading. She is starting to sound out words without prompting to do it. I'm really proud of her. I put her to bed for a nap. Then I did some major cleaning. Moving the furniture to vaccum and wash the walls cleaning. DH obviously felt guilty because he mopped the floor. I also cleansed 1 bathroom before making dinner. After that, I was just too tired to go shopping. I am very happy with my spotless house. Now the challenge is to keep it this way for more than 2 days.

B:tea and MS bar.
L: Salad and string cheese.
D: Salad, chicken topped with a dijon sauce, 1 piece of bacon and a slice of melted swiss, and snap peas.
S: warmed lc milk with sf vanilla syrup.
W: 3.5 liters.

I'm starting my new BCP tomorrow. I know most people do Sunday to Sunday, but I am exhausted for the 1st 2 days of my period. I also have issues with blood loss. I just can't handle starting on a day that I work, so Tuesday-Tuesday it is. Now I just have to pray that I won't balloon up on this one.

I'm off to bed.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I sure wish you lived closer! I'd pay you WELL to clean my house! Way to go on getting your home so clean - what a wonderful feeling to know it is truly clean!

I think your idea on starting your BCP today is a great one! Makes perfect sense and you are smart enough to know your body AND your work schedule and how to treat yourself well. Bravo!

Isn't it amazing to watch your little one learn? I loved that with my kids and still am awed when I see that light bulb go off in their minds and the sparkle in their eyes when they finally "get" a tough concept. Enjoy your daughter, Beth, and all the wonder she feels as she learns about the world around her.

I hope you have a wonderful and RESTful Tuesday after your tough workout and marathon cleaning session yesterday!

 

[wilderness01]

Good for you on getting so much done. It is a great feeling isn't it?

 

[Strings]

I'm not very well. I have a migraine on the way. I have about 6 hours before it is intolerable. I am trying to blast it with caffiene and meds. If that doesn't work, I'll be in bed around 3PM. Unfortunately, Katie is accustomed to this, so she knows that when Mommy gets one of these headaches,, she needs to play by herself. I will still take her to dance class, and I hope to do the grocery store. If I blast it away with the meds, I'll work out this afternoon.

I am sending to all.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Oh Beth, I sure hope the meds & caffeine work! I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

[septbride2002]

Oh Beth! I hate migraines! And I get them every once in awhile and it feels like your head is going to explode. Take care of yourself.

~Amanda

 

[geetey]

Gentle for you, Beth.

May the caffeine and meds work swiftly on your . I despise migraines, and find that caffeine can help a great deal. I hope the same holds true for you.

Go somewhere dark and cool to rest and let it pass.

Rushing and to you, ASAP!

 

[sharoncity]

More gentle and are coming your way Beth!

I hope you were able to nip this thing in the bud. But either way, make sure you get plenty of quiet rest today so that you will feel better tomorrow!

Take care of yourself dear Beth!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[wilderness01]

Hope you are feeling better Beth.

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:

The wedding story just made my day. Making a difference in people's lives is just what life is all about.

I'm so glad that Katie is picking up her letters and sounds and reading! She is so bright! Her teachers will thank you from the bottom of their hearts when she gets to first grade!

I had a co-worker from a long time back that taught me a visualization technique to get rid of the migraines. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't, but it might be worth a try.

Visualize your headache...what does it look like? What color is it? (Mine are an ugly shade of blue with spikes.)

Now visualize the headache turning another more pleasant color and smoothing it's sharp edges away.
(By the time I turn mine headache to a warm peach and as smooth and as fuzzy as a peach, it starts to recede.)

I also find that if I can get my hands and feet relaxed and warm, it also helps the headache to go away too.

Feel much better soon.

-Laurie

 

[geetey]

Just checking in on you, Beth.

I hope you are having a restful night.

 

[Strings]

Well, I'm back among the land of the living. Thank you for the prayers and pixie dust. Laurie, I do use the guided imagery, but I never get rid of the darn things. I can hold it off until someone can watch Katie, though. Thanks for the suggestion.

All I ate yesterday was tea and toast.

I am feeling ok, just hungover.
Plan for the day:
Go to the Y for weights and cardio.
Make a quick stop at the grocery.
Start Laundry.
Playdate/dinner with friends.

I've decided I want to learn to knit. My parents are going on a cruise next fall, and my mom was mentioning this beautiful shawl she saw, but was too expensive. I have a year to learn/make it.

I'm off.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Knitting! How fun! I can't knit very much--crocheting is more my speed (and I can't do too much with that)--but it's fun and comforting. I hope you find some time to do it! There are lots of knitting shops in our area that offer classes. . .maybe in your area, too?

Oh, no, a fellow migraineur (is that how they spell it?). I'm glad you're feeling better today. There's no connection with the BCP is there?

Take it easy, sweetie.
Erin