Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[pearlieq]

I think it sounds like a crawl under a blanket on the couch with a cup of tea type of day!

I'm so sorry you're still under the weather. I honestly don't remember nausea/vomiting with my last sinus infection, but who knows? Whatever it is, I hope it gets out soon!

Take good care of yourself today. Sending for healing!

 

[lovinaz]

I finally made it to your journal!!!! I want to thank you so much for your constant support. It really means a lot to me!

I hope that pesky sinus infection goes away soon. Just take it easy and wait until your body heals before you work out again. I am notorious for not following my own advice, but it's good advice!

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm sorry you're still not feeling well, Tracy. Sometimes sinus infections make me nauseous from the drainage, sometimes also a bit dizzy/lightheaded. If you have Walgreen's where you are, you might try some 'Cola Syrup'. Other stores carry it, but I'm not sure which ones. It's OTC, but you might have to ask a pharmacist. You pour a tiny bit over ice & it usually calms a tummy. Safe for kids, too. An old remedy based on 'coca cola' but not with the same ingredients coke used to have. Just tastes like VERY concentrated cola.

Anyway....... hope things start improving. As for how long sinus lasts, it's anyone's guess. I sometimes go for weeks until I give up & go get antibiotics. Mine tend to be triggered by allergies.

Hang in there & try to get some good rest.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks pearlieq, Amy, and Julie....



Warning! Vent ahead....

I am feeling yucky.... I'm still sick, still in pain, and I feel like I am gaining tons of weight. Weigh-in is tomorrow and I am really not looking forward to getting on the scale. I have been eating whatever stays down and whenever it stays down... That means carbs, carbs, carbs, and eating late at night. Everyone is doing such a great job staying OP and I feel like I am letting the healthy living wagon leave me behind.

Not only that, but my Buckeyes are losing, and more importantly, I am still having issues with the kids. Talking back, disobedience.... what happened to my sweet, little babies?

All in all, things are going okay........I just feel like I have a little rain cloud following me right now... Hopefully, I will feel better soon and can start getting back on track.. Did I mention that the house is a mess too?

Sorry for the pity party tonight..... I just feel down right now.

 

[lovinaz]

Hang in there! We all get down in the dumps like that sometimes. When you are sick it just amplifies it. I'm sure once you recover you will be in a much better place.

My DS10 is also getting into that talking back stage. Or he uses a really snotty tone. When he does it I tell him I will not allow him to talk to me like that and if he does it again, he gets sent to his room until he can talk nicely. Some days are more trying than others, it's just one of the joys of parenthood!

Get to feeling better soon!

 

[CACruisin']

I understand how you feel about the healthy living wagon leaving us behind. I am really, really happy for everyone that is so successful right now, but I am also feeling sorry for myself at the same time. First and foremost, you need to get healthy. I don't remember, have you seen a dr yet? If not, sounds like it is time. After that, the eating and the exercising and the subsequent weight loss WILL follow. Don't worry about the messy house. I promise my MIL will not come over with her disapproving sniff. . As you are always telling the rest of us, take care of you.

The kids are being kids. I know that doesn't help when they are being exasperating (sp?), but you can know that at least they are just being normal. Kids also have an innate sense to key off of other family stresses (like your' being sick, etc.) Let them know that their tone, behavior, etc. is not acceptable and they will not get whatever it is they want. It doesn't mean that they won't do it again, but at least they know that their behavior is not ok. I love my kids more than life itself, but there are some days where I am ready to throttle them! The good news is, when the "angel" side does come out (sometimes after being AWOL for days or more!) , I appreciate it even more.

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
sending lots of &

Try not to stress over the house & food, your ill, thats time when you have to forget all the 'little' stuff & just concentrate on looking after yourself.
The rest can follow when your feeling 100%
Take care
Tracey x

 

[Amy&Dan]

What is it with all the WISH kiddies? My normally sweet dd10, got very nasty with me yesterday. a smack! Today she's fine . As for your not feeling well, maybe you are having a reaction to the antibiotic? Sometimes when I am on them, I get nausea and diahhrea. Also, that sinus drainage can make you feel yucky. In any case, if you don't feel better soon, maybe you should go to the doctor? I hope you do feel better very soon! And I love it when you say you aren't doing this much this week. Except for homeschooling, taking care of the kids, laundry, cleaning etc! Also, don't worry about the weigh in. I doubt you are up much, sometimes its just when you are feeling lousy physcially, everything starts to feel out of whack and lousy! Just keep up your good work, you amaze me with all your dedication to your own health and all of ours! Hang in there WISH Sis and feel better very soon!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy, Anna, Tracey, and Amy!

I was feeling well and not I'm starting to not feel well... I am having a problem with my tooth so I am wondering if maybe that is contributing to the problem? I don't know. All I know is that this is the pits! I really should go to the dentist and have my tooth looked at, but I am deathly afraid of the dentist! I'd say that I'd rather have a root canal, but that doesn't make much sense since I'm afraid of dentists. Ugh!

Today, I did do some cleaning and some laundry. Homeschool may happen today or may not. It's hard to get into a routine in the New Year when you're sick and trying to get better.

Food:
B: None
L: Grilled Cheese and Turkey Sandwich, 2 cups of tator tots
D: 2 Chili dogs, bowl of potato soup, couple of french fries, 2 bites of a DQ Blizzard
S: 2 small samples of a sub sandwich at the food court

Exercise:
3.89 mile walk (according to pedometer)

We've had our first snow of the season.... I may end up shoveling tomorrow because my DH hurt his shoulder a few weeks ago and it still hurts. We'll see how much snow we get.

I hope everyone has a great evening!

 

[CACruisin']

Great job getting a walk in. Did it help clear your head a little? Sorry about the tooth. That stinks . Just think of the snow shoveling as good exercise.

for you to feel better soon.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Tracy-
Is it your back teeth that hurt? When i had a sinus infection , my teeth really hurt,, my jaw, everything!

i hope you are taking it easy today, feel better!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Well done for getting a walk in, especially when your not feeling so well!!
Dentists can seem a bit scary, but its usually the fear of the unknown that scares us more, its never as bad as you imagine - i used to be scared too, still dont love it, but now i know what to expect, i can walk in now!!!
Hope you dont get too much snow

 

[lovinaz]

I don't think there are too many people who actually LIKE the dentist, are there??

Take it easy so you heal completely. Can you just call your Dr and let him know your symptoms? That is really a bummer that it is hanging around so long...

Great job only having 2 bites of the DQ! Ice cream is so hard to behave with, isn't it???

 

[kimwim8]

Hi Tracy-
Is it your back teeth that hurt? When i had a sinus infection , my teeth really hurt,, my jaw, everything!

i hope you are taking it easy today, feel better!

I was actually gonna say the same thing about the teeth, but mine wasn't limited to the back teeth. Every tooth in my mouth hurt. Maybe your antibiotics aren't working and you need a different one. Sounds like you could use some pain meds too. I'm so sorry you're not feeling better yet.

Please don't stress about eating healthy and exercising. We are all exactly the same when we are as sick as you are. Once you're feeling better, you'll be leading the pack of us! You are a constant source of inspiration for us, even when you're not feeling well.

HUGS and pixie dust to you to feel better soon!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.... You guys are the BEST!

I have to apologize here.... I started journals tonight and I am not going to be able to finish... My head is hurting something fierce and I feel like dinner may be on its way up. (Sorry-TMI) I am going to finish out my antibiotics and then go back to the doctor if I don't feel better. Being sick stinks!

I am so sorry I didn't get to everyone's journal tonight..... I will try and finish the rest tomorrow.

Have a great Thursday!

 

[CACruisin']

Awww, Tracy Take care of yourself. I hope you are feeling better soon.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, don't worry about our journals, just take care of you! I hope you feel very better, very soon! I agree that the tooth thing may abe tied into the sinus thing. And hate the dentist too! Now I get laughing gas even when I am getting a cleaning! Suddenly, I like the dentist better . That is so great getting that walk in, thats quite a distance. I hope you don't get too much snow! Don't overdo it with the shoveling, remember unshoveled snow eventually melts!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning WISH buddies,

Yesterday was a long day.... Sinuses were draining and I was not able to hold any food down. Today, I am feeling somewhat better, but know that has been a fleeting feeling lately. I am almost done with my antibiotics... If I don't feel better once finished, back to the doctor I go.

Today, we will be going to Erie, PA for my DH to get some work done. We'll explore the area a bit after work and may spend the night there. Just depends on how we all feel.

I would appreciate any good thoughts and prayers you can send our way.... My DH may have an opportunity to take on another subcontracting job that pays very well. It is flexible and would allow him to possibly quit the third shift job in a couple of months. He will be contacting the man in charge today. Please pray that my DH would have God's favor no matter the outcome of the conversation.

Also, if you could send some prayers my way, I would appreciate it. I have a lot of organizing that I need to do in order for this year to be a successful one and with me being sick, I haven't had the chance to get started. I don't want to get overwhelemed by this..... Thanks!

I didn't weigh-in this week... Why? I was too tired to find the scale... I will try and weigh-in next Wednesday though.

I may not be back until Saturday evening.... Hoep everyone has a great weekend!

 

[lovinaz]

I hope your DH gets that job! Sounds like it would be a lot easier on the family!

You'll get to feeling better soon. I think the fact that your sinuses are draining means you on on your way!!

Have a great mini-trip!!!

 

[CACruisin']

Have a wonderful weekend with your family. and for you and and your family.