Team Focker Watch, Part 12. Have we jumped the shark yet?

[PrincessV]

Morning. Sorry I can't catch-up... it's a tough week.

The stupid antibiotics are wreaking havoc with my body; apparently the potential side effects of tremors, tendon pain and injury, nausea, dizziness and hallucinations are known and documented. Unfortunately, they're ALL hitting me and I spent most of the weekend wishing for death. Okay, not really, but... close. I stopped taking the med, but the walk-in clinic refused to prescribe an alternative or see me again, so the sinus infection is once again raging; add a horrendous headache to the mix today. I'm seeing my real Dr. at 11, so here's hoping for a fix.

Hope everyone's doing okay here.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Trip Report!

Like minds! I just updated and now I am off to class.

 

[cmp1111]

The stupid antibiotics are wreaking havoc with my body; apparently the potential side effects of tremors, tendon pain and injury, nausea, dizziness and hallucinations are known and documented. Unfortunately, they're ALL hitting me and I spent most of the weekend wishing for death. Okay, not really, but... close. I stopped taking the med, but the walk-in clinic refused to prescribe an alternative or see me again, so the sinus infection is once again raging; add a horrendous headache to the mix today. I'm seeing my real Dr. at 11, so here's hoping for a fix.

Aw, V. Feel better soon!

 

[DisneyJo]

Since you asked, our trip is now scheduled for December 6th to December 12th. Doug has been bow hunting. Like someone else said, the squirrels like him.

Oh no we arrive the 12th, miss you again although I have my fingers tightly crossed that I'll be there the 5th to 9th

We got some big stuff happening here at work. I can't say anything. It's top secret. If I tell you all, I'd have to hunt you down and shoot ya'. Not really, however, it may hinder my ability to chat very much over the next 2-3 weeks. Go figure. I'll di-vulge everything when it all has become concrete.

Sounds intriguing

We had a great Thanksgiving last night. The food was yummy as usual, we chatted with the relatives on the phone and then we played a bunch of board games which were hilariously fun as usual. We wrapped up the night looking at our Disney photo albums from 2007/2008 and laughing over all the good memories. It was a great night! I didn't end up taking Alek home until almost midnight!

Sounds lovely

The stupid antibiotics are wreaking havoc with my body; apparently the potential side effects of tremors, tendon pain and injury, nausea, dizziness and hallucinations are known and documented. Unfortunately, they're ALL hitting me and I spent most of the weekend wishing for death. Okay, not really, but... close. I stopped taking the med, but the walk-in clinic refused to prescribe an alternative or see me again, so the sinus infection is once again raging; add a horrendous headache to the mix today. I'm seeing my real Dr. at 11, so here's hoping for a fix.

Oh no


Laura just tweeted that Moms Panel emails are going out today, good luck


Just had a lovely game of golf, the weather is beautiful today and it was so hot. I played fine too

 

[askelton]

For those of you that don't know I've started a new TR, link in my siggie please read as not many people are

Me and my southern accent are there. So did not want to hear that I have one.

Well, Ab got her license....

Congrats! to you.

watching the Phillies game...

Congrats Janet. Anyone but the Yankees is good with me.

I made a banana brown betty.

I have heard of apple but this banana sounds better.

New kitty Boots is doing good! He's purring a lot more and eating a LOT. Going to vet in am.

I love cats.

Little boots didn't wanna be put back in his crate--he crawled all over me and purred and purred.

And this is why.

I made tomato soup and grilled cheese for dinner,

Always a good dinner.

ANGELA will be an aunt a second time around!!!!
Great news!!!

Thanks! Reid will be 3.

Rockie and I are doing the BFF trip Dec 6 - Dec 12.

That's great!

I also exchanged our MNSSHP tix for MVMCP tix. We are going to the Christmas party on Tue, Dec. 8th.

I'll be there on Dec 1. Anyone else?

We had a great Thanksgiving last night. The food was yummy as usual, we chatted with the relatives on the phone and then we played a bunch of board games which were hilariously fun as usual. We wrapped up the night looking at our Disney photo albums from 2007/2008 and laughing over all the good memories. It was a great night! I didn't end up taking Alek home until almost midnight!

My Thanksgivings are never that good.

The stupid antibiotics are wreaking havoc with my body;

How terrible. I hope your doctor gives you something else that helps.

Laura just tweeted that Moms Panel emails are going out today, good luck

I saw that too!


I had a tooth pulled yesterday and although it didn't hurt, the sound was awful, even though I had my iPod on. The dentist did give me a prescription for pain pills that I got filled just in case. I took one before bed and apparently I drool as there was blood on my pillow. Sorry if that's TMI.

My sister still has not told Mitch about the baby and it's killing me!
We're planning to go to Epcot tonight so maybe I'll finally get to see Jordan.

 

[cmp1111]

Oh no we arrive the 12th, miss you again although I have my fingers tightly crossed that I'll be there the 5th to 9th

Hoping for training? Good luck!

Just had a lovely game of golf, the weather is beautiful today and it was so hot. I played fine too

Sigh - even you are taunting me with weather.

I had a tooth pulled yesterday and although it didn't hurt, the sound was awful, even though I had my iPod on. The dentist did give me a prescription for pain pills that I got filled just in case. I took one before bed and apparently I drool as there was blood on my pillow. Sorry if that's TMI.

I HATE that noise.

My sister still has not told Mitch about the baby and it's killing me!
We're planning to go to Epcot tonight so maybe I'll finally get to see Jordan.

Have fun at Epcot, and stop by and see your sis on the way!

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Many of you have seen and already posted on FB, but my dad had his post-chemo post-test follow-up appointment this morning, and they got fantastic news!

He won't need anymore treatment for now and doesn't even need a check up for three months. We knew all along that this type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was usually sent to remission, but is rarely cured - and so it probably will come back down the road. But for now, he's good, and no more treatment for now is awesome!

Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts.

 

[princessjv]

Lazy day here ~ Hey, we're on fall break and there is snow outside! Yesterday this kids attempted a snowman, but the snow is way too heavy for them. It was fun watching them try.

I'll check back in and catch up in a bit. Hugs to you all!

 

[PrincessV]

Aw, V. Feel better soon!

Thanks CE

we arrive the 12th

Thank you - I was going to email you with that question today!

Laura just tweeted that Moms Panel emails are going out today, good luck

Ooohh, I hope we get a Focker on panel!

How terrible. I hope your doctor gives you something else that helps.

Thanks, but no luck.

The dentist did give me a prescription for pain pills that I got filled just in case.

Can I have one?!

Many of you have seen and already posted on FB, but my dad had his post-chemo post-test follow-up appointment this morning, and they got fantastic news!

AWESOME!

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Right. So I don't have much to celebrate after seeing the Dr.

My blood pressure's too high. I'll probably need meds for that and I need to lose some weight.

It may be a sinus infection, it may be migraines, it may be tension headaches, it may be rebound headaches from being on Advil so long. it also may be all or any of the above in combination. She wants me to cut out ALL painkillers and wait it out till I see her again in a few weeks.

My thyroid meds may also be a culprit; I'm having that tested.

There's nothing to do about the effects from Levaquin but let them get out. It can take weeks. As long as I'm having muscle weakness and tight joints, no real exercise or I could rupture a tendon. (Levaquin brings on tendonitis, hence the pain.)

I'm now allergic to all but one family of antibiotics. So there's one option left if I were to get a life-threatening illness. If we blow that one on a sinus infection and find that I'm allergic to it, too, there won't be anything left. So we're not going the antibiotic route for a while.

Frankly, I'm feeling really, really down. I know - it could be so much worse. But I work out; I eat right; I take good care of my body. Is it really all for nought? With 40 in sight, am I doomed to falling apart at the seams?! I need to go mope for a while.

 

[askelton]

He won't need anymore treatment for now and doesn't even need a check up for three months.

That is great news!

Lazy day here ~ Hey, we're on fall break and there is snow outside!

Although it seems you don't mind.

My blood pressure's too high. I'll probably need meds for that and I need to lose some weight.

You need to lose weight? I'm sure it's hereditary.

She wants me to cut out ALL painkillers and wait it out till I see her again in a few weeks.

You're right. I'd be in big trouble if I had to do that.

Frankly, I'm feeling really, really down. I know - it could be so much worse. But I work out; I eat right; I take good care of my body. Is it really all for nought? With 40 in sight, am I doomed to falling apart at the seams?! I need to go mope for a while.

 

[TEminnie]

I;d tell him reservations and make him take me out!







WOn't the vet tell you how much to feed? That's what ours did for TInk How is your older cat getting along with him>

He ate the quiche....BA loves it--she asks for it once a week now.


Well, the vet said that cats that have lived outside on their own are used to eating fast when they finally get food so that's probably why he does that. She said small frequent meals were good for now---plus it's the way he is learning to trust us!
He did good at the vet--let her pick him up and everything. He was 4.9# and 5 months old. Older than we thought---the internet says it's hard to tame older kittens and almost impossible for adult cats. So I'm glad he "found" us when he did! We had him tested for feline leukemia and he was negative so that's good too!

he goes in 3 weeks for his neutering and booster shots.

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.........and yes, I have a petting zoo! No one's paying tho! But my vet's making a fortune!

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V-any better??

I have chronic daily headaches---they are between my eyes and on forehead. Probably migraines per the doctor---Abby has them too. I take 120mg of sudafed every nite with my Xyzal and that makes them tolerable....not fixed...but I can go about my day.....the doctor wants me to lay off Advill cause of the rebound effect, but some days I have to take 2...this was one of them! the weather plays a part in that too,

 

[cmp1111]

Frankly, I'm feeling really, really down. I know - it could be so much worse. But I work out; I eat right; I take good care of my body. Is it really all for nought? With 40 in sight, am I doomed to falling apart at the seams?! I need to go mope for a while.

Oh, V. I'm so sorry. Take some time to let it all out.

 

[princessjv]

Although it seems you don't mind.

Yea, I minded yesterday when it was coming down ALL darn day! It reminded me of Christmas, yet it was just the middle of Oct. I figure that there really is nothing I can do, so I might as well cozy up inside, so I really don't have to be bothered by it out.


Why are they not telling you about the baby? AND ouch on the tooth!



Jo- I think I'm a no go. There is always the future!


CE- That is just awesome news! I bet you are feeling pretty happy.


V- You are in great shape and you do work out. It's not the worst thing, to have to take a RX for high blood pressure. You really are heading into 40 in great shape. BTW- you must have a few more years to go? You look not a day older than 31!

TE- Can you tell me more about your meds/headaches? I get almost the same headache ~ DAILY! I try to use pressure points from in between my eyes + up a few inches into my hair line. I have been getting them daily for a few months and have been taking - Ibuprofen.

 

[PrincessV]

You need to lose weight? I'm sure it's hereditary.

It is a hereditary thing - heart problems run in my paternal family and my dad dropped dead of a heart attack at 52. On the basketball court, where he played 2-3 hours every day. But yeah, apparently I'm at the high end of weight for my height and bone structure. I know I feel better about 5 pounds lighter, but I'm having a hard time believing it can make much difference with BP.

We had him tested for feline leukemia and he was negative so that's good too!

Yay!

I have chronic daily headaches---they are between my eyes and on forehead.

YEP, that sounds familiar! I've been banished from Sudafed, though, which is the one thing that helps. Apparently it's bad for the BP.

Oh, V. I'm so sorry. Take some time to let it all out.

Thx - I had a Pepsi instead!

V- You are in great shape and you do work out. It's not the worst thing, to have to take a RX for high blood pressure. You really are heading into 40 in great shape. BTW- you must have a few more years to go? You look not a day older than 31!

Thx Jen - I needed that! Only a bit more than a year to go, though. I think I'm just fed up with throwing meds at everything; I already take 3 a day - when does it stop?!

 

[HomeschoolMama]

V- I'm sorry you're feeling beat up.

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So, did anyone get an e-mail about the Moms Panel? I didn't. It's probably a good thing. This year has been so very stressful, I need to focus on my family, YKWIM?


I'm so sore today. I really want to get some stuff done, but I'm not up to it.

 

[DisneyJo]

I had a tooth pulled yesterday and although it didn't hurt, the sound was awful, even though I had my iPod on. The dentist did give me a prescription for pain pills that I got filled just in case. I took one before bed and apparently I drool as there was blood on my pillow. Sorry if that's TMI.

I had 2 wisdom teeth removed whilst I was awake and you're right, the noise

Hoping for training? Good luck!

Shhhhh Yep but doubt I'll get it! That's great news about your Dad you must be so relieved

Yesterday this kids attempted a snowman, but the snow is way too heavy for them. It was fun watching them try.

Awww bless

Ooohh, I hope we get a Focker on panel!

Looks like I'm still going to be the only one

My blood pressure's too high. I'll probably need meds for that and I need to lose some weight.

I'm so sorry V and I'm with the others you can't need to loose weight, there's nothing of you

he goes in 3 weeks for his neutering and booster shots.

This is an expensive stray

Jo- I think I'm a no go. There is always the future!

I'm sorry

So, did anyone get an e-mail about the Moms Panel? I didn't. It's probably a good thing. This year has been so very stressful, I need to focus on my family, YKWIM?

I'm sorry Dawn


I know T hasn't gotten through to the next round either

 

[cmp1111]

I know T hasn't gotten through to the next round either

They don't know what they're missing with any of you. Jo was/is an excellent pick, though!

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I went to the library and the grocery store earlier, then have spent the afternoon being addicted to Cafe World on FB.

The kids should be home any minute - in fact, they've been SO consistent at 3:15 that I'm feeling like they're late at 3:18! They have tennis at 4:00, so we'll need to go soon.

I don't know what to do for dinner. Due to D's co-pilot posting on my FB page, I assume that they're back, so I need to figure out dinner for the family, not just grilled cheese tonight.

 

[TEminnie]

Yea, I minded yesterday when it was coming down ALL darn day! It reminded me of Christmas, yet it was just the middle of Oct. I figure that there really is nothing I can do, so I might as well cozy up inside, so I really don't have to be bothered by it out.


Why are they not telling you about the baby? AND ouch on the tooth!



Jo- I think I'm a no go. There is always the future!


CE- That is just awesome news! I bet you are feeling pretty happy.


V- You are in great shape and you do work out. It's not the worst thing, to have to take a RX for high blood pressure. You really are heading into 40 in great shape. BTW- you must have a few more years to go? You look not a day older than 31!

TE- Can you tell me more about your meds/headaches? I get almost the same headache ~ DAILY! I try to use pressure points from in between my eyes + up a few inches into my hair line. I have been getting them daily for a few months and have been taking - Ibuprofen.

I've had them for years---wish I knew the answer really. But 120 mg of generic sudafed, xyzal (new Zyrtec) keeps them ok. Abby takes Imitrex and Verapermil but I haven't tried that. I find myself squeezing between my eyes to add pressure a lot too. Taking Advil all the time just makes the problem worse so I was told to back off of that.

It is a hereditary thing - heart problems run in my paternal family and my dad dropped dead of a heart attack at 52. On the basketball court, where he played 2-3 hours every day. But yeah, apparently I'm at the high end of weight for my height and bone structure. I know I feel better about 5 pounds lighter, but I'm having a hard time believing it can make much difference with BP.



Yay!

YEP, that sounds familiar! I've been banished from Sudafed, though, which is the one thing that helps. Apparently it's bad for the BP.


Thx - I had a Pepsi instead!


Thx Jen - I needed that! Only a bit more than a year to go, though. I think I'm just fed up with throwing meds at everything; I already take 3 a day - when does it stop?!

yes, sudafed can make your BP go up---I check mine from time to time and ok so far. If I forget it before bed, I can't function the next day tho.

V- I'm sorry you're feeling beat up.

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So, did anyone get an e-mail about the Moms Panel? I didn't. It's probably a good thing. This year has been so very stressful, I need to focus on my family, YKWIM?


I'm so sore today. I really want to get some stuff done, but I'm not up to it.

 

[TEminnie]

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I went to the library and the grocery store earlier, then have spent the afternoon being addicted to Cafe World on FB.

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I like your new wallpaper! It's a cute game! .....ahem......and I need more neighbors for my quest for total cafe domination!

 

[askelton]

Why are they not telling you about the baby?

They want to be the ones to tell Mitch which I understand, but I have known since Saturday so get on it!

It is a hereditary thing -

How terrible about your father. But I certainly understand your frustration.

So, did anyone get an e-mail about the Moms Panel? I didn't. It's probably a good thing. This year has been so very stressful, I need to focus on my family, YKWIM?

I just knew we'd know someone because all the cool people are Fockers.

I'm so sore today. I really want to get some stuff done, but I'm not up to it.

Don't rush anything.

 

[KatGarcia]

KAT got hit in the head with a heavy duty clothes rack at WoD. She and KC had another round of therapy.
OUCH!!! I'm glad you are OK. I bet a few choice words escaped your lips. I hope you and KC keep heading in a positive direction. What happened to the security job?[/COLOR]

It was a hook up from a friend and I never heard back from them. I'm not waiting around for it, i'm still looking. Your trip sounds like it's shaping up very nicely!!

Many of you have seen and already posted on FB, but my dad had his post-chemo post-test follow-up appointment this morning, and they got fantastic news!

Great news!!! I wanted to ask you something...in march KC is going to a gaming convention in Boston and now I ma going with him, but wanted to see if maybe we can get together while I am there?! I'll have to find out the dates and let you know!

Right. So I don't have much to celebrate after seeing the Dr.

I'm so sore today. I really want to get some stuff done, but I'm not up to it.

I'm just glad you are alright!

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Well I'm home sick today. The cold has finally gotten me! I am trying to relax but i'm friggin bored! I am trying to stay put on the couch but there is stuff to do. I feel OK except for the bad cough and stuffed head. I hate being sick.

So KC & I are still going to therapy once every other week now. Things are really going very well. We are learning to communicate better and are really getting along famously. There is still a lot to sort through but I am sure we are on the right path.

We are hoping to move by the beginning of the year. We MAY get his parents apartment if his dad gets a new job that needs him to move, but we aren't banking on that. We are looking into people to move in with as well, even for just a year, so we can save money and put a god chunk of our debt to rest.
No trips for a while either. Just the small weekend one to Boston in march.

We have been talking to Pants about going to London and then Greece next summer, so thats something to shoot for. Jo- you know i'll be coming to find you if we come over!!!

Anyway I am going to attempt to catch up on threads now...lol...I prob never will. Have a good day all!