Team Focker Watch Chat Part 5.5: The Less-Cursed Version

[LurrrvtheDuck]

Tomorrow Andy's off from work, and we're going to be horrible parents and send the kids to school and then were heading to Disneyland! Our passes expire next week and we aren't renewing them at this time - so we gotta get our fix in while we can and WITHOUT KIDS!!!

Have a great time T!!!

I've been hoping all day long. I'm hoping it's nothing. I'm hoping it's just a "thing." I really am not prepared for more with Jon. I'm just not. We have a list of diagnosis a page long. I can't do this anymore. I just can't.

We're near San Antonio. We're about 130 miles from the coast. The news is saying it may get ugly here if we're onthe front NE side of it. We could get 100mph winds!
I think I'll be getting groceries and gas in the morning just to be safe.

I was just watching the news and saw how inland Ike was going in as it's gotten stronger. Those winds were pretty strong and we only got the outer bands. Make sure to bring in any plants & furniture you don't want to blow away and stay safe!

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Well I go in to meet with my supervisor and manager to make my promotion official . After that don't know what I'll do, gotta run some errands. If the weather is nice the BF and I might go play tennis, although the weather calls for rain.

I was just watching the news and they were talking about the dangers of Crocs and escalators. Apparently someone is suing Crocs because their child's foot got stuck in an escalator whilst wearing Crocs . So all you parents with little ones wearing Crocs watch out for those escalators. Didn't one of the Loud Children lose their Croc like this?

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Hi all my Focker Friends!

Sorry I didn't give an update today, but DH didn't leave me a computer at the hospital. But I do have an update:

I AM HOME!!!!!!

Take things easy Jodi and so glad you are feeling good!

Thanks. Again, I just hope I got the point across that it's not all my mom's fault that they aren't in a nursing home, you know? And I didn't yell at her for moving away.

I think you did a great job at getting your point across.

I've been MIA for a few days and can't even try to catch up.

ANy new Fockers I need to meet.

Is Jodi OK?

Anything important going on?

Dawn, you said you were far inland, are you far enough inland with Ike heading towards TX

Hi Mo!

Who just watched Project Runway. Is everybody as happy as I am about the 2 eliminations tonight?

2!!!! I DVR'd it and plan on watching tonight once the kids are in bed.

I have some sad news to report. Swimmy Squirt died today. Evan is completely devistated - NOT! Darn kid! When I told him his turtle died, he asked when we could get a new one.

The good news is, we have 2 gold fish to replace Swimmy Squirt. They were actually the turtles buffet entrees, but they out lived the turtle, so they've become instant pets!

Tomorrow Andy's off from work, and we're going to be horrible parents and send the kids to school and then were heading to Disneyland! Our passes expire next week and we aren't renewing them at this time - so we gotta get our fix in while we can and WITHOUT KIDS!!!

Hey, has anyone seen Margie??? I haven't heard from her since the MK meet? I hope she's ok!

Awwww...poor Swimmy Squirt. But YAY on the fish and have fun at Disneyland with the hubby!!!!

Oh I forgot!! We are booking a Disney trip for next June! We were going the first week but found out it is Gay Pride week so we are going the second week.

Sooooo...

Jon was supposed to see 2 docs today. The pulmonologist and neurologist. But, the neurologist was out of town and they had us down with someone who didn't know Jon. So, I rescheduled that.

We are all here for you. Both you and Jon will be in my prayers. When do you and Jon have to go back to the docs?

We're near San Antonio. We're about 130 miles from the coast. The news is saying it may get ugly here if we're onthe front NE side of it. We could get 100mph winds!
I think I'll be getting groceries and gas in the morning just to be safe.

Stay safe!!!!

Well, good-night everyone. Even though no one's here!!!

Jon and I are hitting up some killer sales here in Abq. before driving back home tomorrow!!!

Shopping. It does a psyche good!!!

Ooooooooo...have fun!!! And yes...retail therapy is one of the best self healers in the world!

I'm going to work at Gus' school this am. In the library, with my favorite girls!!! Yay! That will give me some time away from the inlaws.

I wanted to tell you guys that SD had the BEST day yesterday!!! He didn't have a single moment of anxiety at all! He came home so happy. It really made my day.

Love and hugs to everyone. Have a SUPER day you guys!!



MEL

Yay on getting to get out of the house and away from the inlaws! Bob comes home today, right?

And YAY on SD having an awesome day!!!!!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

I've been hoping all day long. I'm hoping it's nothing. I'm hoping it's just a "thing." I really am not prepared for more with Jon. I'm just not. We have a list of diagnosis a page long. I can't do this anymore. I just can't.

The other thing they are recommending is for him to go back to the ENT. He has chronic sinusitis. He gets sinus infections at least 6-10 times a year. They want a CT scan done. The x-ray that he had done last shows that he is missing his left nasal sinus. The ENT will tell us what we can do about this. I hope.

Just needed a little verbal vomit time. sorry this is so long.

Verbally vomit away, Jen. Honestly, I don't know how you do it. I recognize that you don't have a choice, but you handle all of this with such grace. You are truly inspiring.

I wanted to tell you guys that SD had the BEST day yesterday!!! He didn't have a single moment of anxiety at all! He came home so happy. It really made my day.

MEL

It's great that he had an easy day.

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Well I go in to meet with my supervisor and manager to make my promotion official . After that don't know what I'll do, gotta run some errands. If the weather is nice the BF and I might go play tennis, although the weather calls for rain.

Congrats, Z!
And the recap???

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Jodi~ Great news that you are home and on the mend. Stay well.

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

Well I go in to meet with my supervisor and manager to make my promotion official . After that don't know what I'll do, gotta run some errands. If the weather is nice the BF and I might go play tennis, although the weather calls for rain.

Yay on making the promotion official!!! And have a fun day out with the BF!

ETA: Great recap you did! Thanks

 

[kykatt2]

Sooooo...


Well, today, at the pulmo, they heard a very pronounced murmer. They again brought down the cardiologist. Did another EKG, and indeed, there was a more pronounced heartbeat irregularity. It's nothing that places him in immediate danger. But, we do need to see the cardiologist. The cardiologist said that the concerning thing is that this has evidently not been present since birth, it's a new development. So, we'll be heading back to Abq. ASAP for yet another appt.

I've been hoping all day long. I'm hoping it's nothing. I'm hoping it's just a "thing." I really am not prepared for more with Jon. I'm just not. We have a list of diagnosis a page long. I can't do this anymore. I just can't.

Looks like I came on line just in time... Since I took about a week off because I was having a "Paddie Melt-down" myself. It's true that sometimes you feel like you are in a Box ( or an MRI MACHINE ) and the walls are closing in on us.. or they start filling our Box up with water and we feel like we are drowning. Honestly I am still in my water filled box.. but my nose is above the water.. so I may be panicked.. but I am breathing.

Whether I want it or not... my shoulders are getting a little broader and stronger. I know that GOD is NOT going to put more on me than I can handle. But I will question him and say "ARE YOU SURE" ? "It looks bad and desperate, and I am going to crack here". "Hello... are you seeing my situation ?? " ( The answer is yes)

But I have also seen the Walls come down, the waters part, and the storm stopped before I TOTALLY DROWN. So I think "JUST ONCE will you stop this before it really gets started"?.

But what I do not know... is WHAT was PREVENTED from entering my life that would wreck my life.. or even kill me.
What car accident was prevented, what violent act was stopped,Why did I not lose my job.... My kid is safe with me right now.. not missing.

SO "Vomit Moments" are understandable.. You are Human... I am Human, so we ask for help from where ever and from who ever. and TRY to remember that when we are in the "MIDST of a STORM" the Sun is shining.. just beyond the clouds... and someday it will come out... just might be a LONG STORM... even years long.. But there is a rainbow at the end. I see that Rainbow when I see my kids smile and are happy.. and even if they are not smiling... they ARE MY SUNSHINE... and Jon is your sunshine.

I pray for Health and Healing for Jon, SD, and for my own Joshua.. and Hope to see the Rainbow one day.. but am happy when I only get a ray of sunshine... that give me the strength to go another mile.

We're near San Antonio. We're about 130 miles from the coast. The news is saying it may get ugly here if we're onthe front NE side of it. We could get 100mph winds!


You CAN do it, Jen. You're the momma. It's not always fun, but it's always worth it. We're here for you. I'm so glad you can unload on us and we can help you feel less stressed, hopefully.

I had to check on you too Dawn... Saw it looked possibly rough for your area.. and I see you are making some preps yourself.


And Jodi has a Rainbow right now.. all is good. Thanks for the e-mail... speedy healing .

Mel had a Sunshine day.. .


I honestly thought you guys would have MOVED BY NOW .. Just checked in to see if anybody left a breadcrumb for me.

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

I dropped Linds off at school about 20 minutes ago and now it's just DR and I until 3PM. I don't plan on doing much today besides laundry and clean. It's supposed to be a gorgeous day though and I think after I pick Linds up from school we'll head to the park and play for a bit.

That's about it for me! Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[1Princess1Prince2006]

SO "Vomit Moments" are understandable.. You are Human... I am Human, so we ask for help from where ever and from who ever. and TRY to remember that when we are in the "MIDST of a STORM" the Sun is shining.. just beyond the clouds... and someday it will come out... just might be a LONG STORM... even years long.. But there is a rainbow at the end. I see that Rainbow when I see my kids smile and are happy.. and even if they are not smiling... they ARE MY SUNSHINE... and Jon is your sunshine.

Katt thank you so much for these beautiful words. I will have to remember this the next time I am feeling down and not so good about myself when in a situation I don't want to be in and don't know what to do.

 

[LurrrvtheDuck]

Welcome back Katt, so glad you're feeling better.

And You're welcome guys on the recap, I know how hard it is to keep up with the Fockers sometimes as I've been MIA and come back to 10-30+ pgs in a few short days. I figured I'd give Janet a break.

 

[kykatt2]

Thanks Z

I am Some better.. still overwhelmed.. but at least I have some of my "FIGHT BACK"

Hmmmm V is online.... Wonder what she is doing ??


Give us a Good One V... Can't exactly say this one was LESS CURSED


BTW.. "Fockers"....Where were you 7 years ago... right now

 

[rachel3]

hi everyone.

jo--luv the pics!

t-- have fun at disneyland!!!

jen-- i know how you feel, but just remember you will get through this! we are here for you.

katt-- i know things are tough right now, but hang in there. i've learned that things tend to work out and there is always a reason for the rough times. we go through these times, but in the long run you will see the clarity and know why you had to struggle through that situation. here's a story when i first realized this.......... when i was in high school, my mom was really sick, she was rushed to the hospital and they did an emergency hysterectomy. well, during the hyster, the doctor noticed that her appendix looked "funny". he went ahead and removed it during the surger. they tested it and she had cancer of the appendix, which is rare. if she had not had the emergency hysterectomy they would not have found the cancer. by the time she had symptoms, it would have spread to the colon. they went ahead and removed part of her colon a few weeks later , just to be safe. but, there was no cancer in the colon and in the past 15 yrs she has had no further problems or cancer. i realized then that things are not always what they seem and sometimes we must face these challenges. we may not realize it at the time, but there is some good that wil come from it.

mel-- that is great about sd. hope he continues to do better each day.

 

[askelton]

Jodi, Glad you're home.

T, Sorry to hear about Swimmy, love your new avatar, have fun at DL.

Jen, for you and Jon.

Mel, for dealing with the in-laws.

Dawn, Be careful!

Hi to everyone I forgot!

 

[rachel3]

well, i am leaving later today. i will miss all of my focker friends. i have been on here for the past 4 months, but i feel like i have known you all forever! i hope everyone is well and here is a hug for you while i'm gone.

you guys are "real" to me!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Woohoo! DId you book a pirate room? Or are those not done yet?

Nope, not done until Jan.

V, you sound like you have first hand knowledge of this procedure!

Who me?!

I AM HOME!!!!!!

Yay! Sounds like recovery is going well Jodi!

Dinner was good. Inlaws on my last nerve already.

BANGLADESH!

Who just watched Project Runway. Is everybody as happy as I am about the 2 eliminations tonight?

I fell asleep right before they announced - who's gone?!

I have some sad news to report. Swimmy Squirt died today.

Oh no!

Evan is completely devistated - NOT! Darn kid! When I told him his turtle died, he asked when we could get a new one.

Why does this not surprise me?!

I've been hoping all day long. I'm hoping it's nothing. I'm hoping it's just a "thing." I really am not prepared for more with Jon. I'm just not. We have a list of diagnosis a page long. I can't do this anymore. I just can't.

Oh sweetie! Yes you can, and you will. Because you're Mom. ANd sometimes Mom needs to verbalize it all in order to get a clean slate and get back in the game. Trust V.

We're near San Antonio. We're about 130 miles from the coast. The news is saying it may get ugly here if we're onthe front NE side of it. We could get 100mph winds!
I think I'll be getting groceries and gas in the morning just to be safe.

And water - fill up every vessel, just in case!

I wanted to tell you guys that SD had the BEST day yesterday!!! He didn't have a single moment of anxiety at all! He came home so happy. It really made my day.

That's great Mel!

I honestly thought you guys would have MOVED BY NOW .. Just checked in to see if anybody left a breadcrumb for me.

We were waiting for you!

BTW.. "Fockers"....Where were you 7 years ago... right now

At work. 6 weeks pregnant... read: overly emotional. Can you imagine?!

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Nothing. New. Here.

 

[PrincessV]

well, i am leaving later today. i will miss all of my focker friends. i have been on here for the past 4 months, but i feel like i have known you all forever! i hope everyone is well and here is a hug for you while i'm gone.

you guys are "real" to me!!!

Right back at ya! Have a great trip!

 

[englishrose47]

Where was I 7 years ago? I barely remember where I was 7 days ago !!! I was younger I know that and still working at HeadStart,in the process of a divorce ! Oh Lord I don't want to remember ! Life is sooooo much better now !

 

[Hedy]

Sooooo...

Jon was supposed to see 2 docs today. The pulmonologist and neurologist. But, the neurologist was out of town and they had us down with someone who didn't know Jon. So, I rescheduled that.

The pulmonologist tinkered with some of his meds, to hopefully get him back under control asthma wise.

I don't know if I shared this, but when Jon saw the pulmo back in June they heard a heart murmer (really, more of an irregular heart beat). They did an EKG and referred us to a cardiologist. The cardiologist reviewed the EKG and the doctor's notes and said that everything seemed within normal limits, and to follow up with our pediatrician. If anything else was heard, then the ped should refer to the cardiologist. But, otherwise, he should just be followed for the time being. I wasn't happy with this...and I didn't feel settled. So I made an appt. with our ped...who I trust VERY much. She did another EKG, and listened herself, and heard NOTHING. Nada. No murmer or irregular heartbeat.

Well, today, at the pulmo, they heard a very pronounced murmer. They again brought down the cardiologist. Did another EKG, and indeed, there was a more pronounced heartbeat irregularity. It's nothing that places him in immediate danger. But, we do need to see the cardiologist. The cardiologist said that the concerning thing is that this has evidently not been present since birth, it's a new development. So, we'll be heading back to Abq. ASAP for yet another appt.

I've been hoping all day long. I'm hoping it's nothing. I'm hoping it's just a "thing." I really am not prepared for more with Jon. I'm just not. We have a list of diagnosis a page long. I can't do this anymore. I just can't.

The other thing they are recommending is for him to go back to the ENT. He has chronic sinusitis. He gets sinus infections at least 6-10 times a year. They want a CT scan done. The x-ray that he had done last shows that he is missing his left nasal sinus. The ENT will tell us what we can do about this. I hope.

Just needed a little verbal vomit time. sorry this is so long.

 

[Goofyluver]

I wanted to tell you guys that SD had the BEST day yesterday!!! He didn't have a single moment of anxiety at all! He came home so happy. It really made my day.

Love and hugs to everyone. Have a SUPER day you guys!!



MEL

and a for SD!!!! Wonderful news!!!

We are all here for you. Both you and Jon will be in my prayers. When do you and Jon have to go back to the docs?

The ped has to make the referral. So, I'm calling her today. I'm not sure yet.

Verbally vomit away, Jen. Honestly, I don't know how you do it. I recognize that you don't have a choice, but you handle all of this with such grace. You are truly inspiring.

lAwwww...thanks! Your words mean a lot.

But...I'm really not graceful...more like a large momma elephant in the room!

Looks like I came on line just in time... Since I took about a week off because I was having a "Paddie Melt-down" myself. It's true that sometimes you feel like you are in a Box ( or an MRI MACHINE ) and the walls are closing in on us.. or they start filling our Box up with water and we feel like we are drowning. Honestly I am still in my water filled box.. but my nose is above the water.. so I may be panicked.. but I am breathing.

Whether I want it or not... my shoulders are getting a little broader and stronger. I know that GOD is NOT going to put more on me than I can handle. But I will question him and say "ARE YOU SURE" ? "It looks bad and desperate, and I am going to crack here". "Hello... are you seeing my situation ?? " ( The answer is yes)

But I have also seen the Walls come down, the waters part, and the storm stopped before I TOTALLY DROWN. So I think "JUST ONCE will you stop this before it really gets started"?.

But what I do not know... is WHAT was PREVENTED from entering my life that would wreck my life.. or even kill me.
What car accident was prevented, what violent act was stopped,Why did I not lose my job.... My kid is safe with me right now.. not missing.

SO "Vomit Moments" are understandable.. You are Human... I am Human, so we ask for help from where ever and from who ever. and TRY to remember that when we are in the "MIDST of a STORM" the Sun is shining.. just beyond the clouds... and someday it will come out... just might be a LONG STORM... even years long.. But there is a rainbow at the end. I see that Rainbow when I see my kids smile and are happy.. and even if they are not smiling... they ARE MY SUNSHINE... and Jon is your sunshine.

I pray for Health and Healing for Jon, SD, and for my own Joshua.. and Hope to see the Rainbow one day.. but am happy when I only get a ray of sunshine... that give me the strength to go another mile.

Katt...darlin...your words were exactly what I needed.

well, i am leaving later today. i will miss all of my focker friends. i have been on here for the past 4 months, but i feel like i have known you all forever! i hope everyone is well and here is a hug for you while i'm gone.

you guys are "real" to me!!!

Have a FANTASTIC time. Go wild. Go crazy. Laugh and smile A LOT!!!

We'll be here (well, maybe another thread) when you get back!!!

 

[Goofyluver]

Awwww...thanks Hedy!!!

 

[Goofyluver]

I thought I'd check in before I head out for my retail therapy day and then back home to Clovis!

I hope everyone has a happy, safe, and healthy day!

And...we're on like page 246 or something. Who's gonna start a new one???

V??? V??? Where are ya' hon???

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Oh Jen! Kate put it perfectly - my words cannot compare.

Jon is so lucky to have a momma like you!



SOmeone leave me a link whilst I'm gone to the new thread, please.