Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, September 1

[faerywings]

Ouch. It hurts to write that.

Actually, it just hurts. All of it, all of me. I struggled yesterday. I was just so emotionally devastated at how high my pain levels were and my brain was like sludge, and the fatigue... I can't describe how it feels physically, but the emotional/mental distress about how I was doing seems to hurt more than anything. I know that I have good days and not so good days but this one was one of my worst in a long time.
I never thought that I would say this, but I cannot wait to get my IV abx started tomorrow. hahah!! I do wonder if/how badly I will herx, but if I do (and I hope that I do) I will know this pulsing protocol is working.

I apologize for speaking in a different language. I know when my BBF/BFFATS ask about it, they try very hard to follow but it's hard. Hard for me and I live it!LOL

I think I am feeling a bit better today, since I slept better. Gary's restless legs were really bad the night before. Between him twitching non-stop and me rolling from hip to hip to ease the pain, we were bad pair. He slept on the couch last night so we wouldn't wake each other.

I got a lot of paperwork done yesterday- 3 out of 4 forms that I mailed were to the Govt. I asked Gary -- of those 3, how many are going to get bumped back to me for more information? 3 out of 3. I did write a somewhat snarky cover letter to the Healthcare.gov Marketplace. I ran through the situation but when I got to my experience with the CS Rep, I kinda let loose. So all of my forms are uploaded as well as in the mail. And to think, in November, I have to reapply, with this same information, And-- in January, when Gary gets his cost of living increase (if he gets one)for his Disability payment, I get to do it all over again! yipppppeeeee!!!!
:frusty:
I have said it before and I'll say it again, there *has* to be an easier way!!!!!

I never made it to the lake yesterday which was a bummer. If all goes as planned today, Caitlyn and I are getting our hair done by my cousin.The last time I got my hair cut and colored was last November. It is pretty scary to see what it on my head. I should take before and afters

I haven't done this in a while but here is a QOTD
What makes you laugh-- the kind of deep belly laugh that ends up with sorts or tears?
Since we got Jaida, it is hysterical watching her be a total goof. She still does the somersault thing with her butt in the air, and her head on the floor. Last night she was a maniac catching her tail. ound:
Both of my kids have wicked senses of humor and they always make me laugh.
Jon Stewart. Stephen Colbert. George Carlin. I Love Lucy. The Christmas Story.

Can't wait to hear what makes you laugh.

 

[faerywings]

Hi Claire!! Welcome to the Daily Ooo's, our little corner coffee klatch. I am looking forward to getting to know you in here!
I am so sorry that you had to deal with that phone call, is like I wonder if they even hear what they are saying? I am glad that it is making you smile now, it made me smile as well as shake my head.

Nancy- Fantasy FB drafts-- good start for you, I hope that your players all do well. I bet you are thrilled that it is Sept, with hockey camps starting up! :cheer2:

Trudy- sooo so happy to hear that you have rain. Is it helping water levels at all? Your day sounds like it was amazing- bet you got a lot of scrapping done, and that you had a great time looking through all of your recent pics!

Shar- good to hear that the amusement park was fun for the kids. As much as I hate that you have to write about being stressed form the situation, I am glad that you shared that. It helps me put into perspective where my mom is coming from when she tells me over and over that she can't sleep from worry.

Jean- hi! Hope that you are able to perk up a bit too. Maybe it is the change in seasons as well as the family stuff? Hang in there and sending good vibes!

Oh Sharon!! Look at how happy she is with Marisol! Love it!!!


xoxoxo!

 

[nancyr]

good morning - I have already done my walk, created a scrap page but not uploaded and whew is it hot in NJ. I have a couple of errands to run and then more time for the computer. I am really having fun with my son's girlfriends photos. A nice change. Had a fun dinner at a new place called Noodles. It is fast food but OMgosh really good. Lots of vegetarian choices and I love that once you order they bring the food to you. Enjoying watching the process of what a new teacher goes through to set up her own class room. Really pretty amazing! Her room looks really cheerful!

Chris so sorry you are in such pain. I noticed the red circle on my leg and after listening to you went to doctor right away and fortunately it was probably just a spider bit and he said for sure it was not a tick bite. But thanks to you I made sure to check it out. Have fun get the cut and color. It so can change an attitude. I can't believe how often you have to reapply for the medical stuff. WOW! Sounds like now you have it down pat not that that is a good thing.

Trudy so glad the rain is finally falling! Saw that you are still getting more! Take care. Enjoy getting back into swimming again.

Sharron so glad the kids had fun! That so helps! It is so hard for us parents not to worry no matter what the age of the kids and grandkids.

Jean saw you page with Nancy - beautiful page!

QOTD - slapstick does not make me laugh it makes me cringe so I don't watch much of that type of comedy. My sister makes me laugh as does my DH when they tell stories. We had a family dinner on Sunday and my DH had us laughing so hard we were crying.

Have a great day all!

 

[SharLamb]

Another undemanding day for me...happy to hear more rain, but already looking forward to getting back to dry weather now that fires are under control.

Love that the new challenges are popping up. I have lots of pictures to scrap.

Chris, hope you are soon on an upswing. As to your mom: whatever pain you are in, whatever frustrations you are experiencing, your mom (& probably dad) experience them too....TIMES 2. They can no longer blow on your boo-boos and put Micky Mouse bandages on them. All they can do is cry and think, "I never dreamed this for my baby girl...."

Nancy, you are rockin' the gallery. I wonder if there's a Noodles near us. I'll have to check. We only got a Chik Filet a few months ago. It's far enough away that we haven't been yet. I love noodles, so Noodles sounds like a winner.

Just found out from my oldest friend that her mom died Sunday night. Marion was the mother figure in my life...showed me how to be a good mom...what normal family life was like. I am a whole different person because of Marion than I would have been without her. But it was a good passing. She had been quite ill for several years, and not at all herself. She is now Safely Home and free of pain. :'|

And we found out that an acquaintance from our former church who is our age sat down in his chair waiting for his wife to finish getting ready for church Sunday morning, fell asleep, and never woke up. It has started. Our generation is beginning to wind down.

Can't think of much that makes me LOL any more. I HATE slapstick...I HATE America's Funniest Home Videos where people are always getting hit in their privates, or crashing into something...have only watched it when channel surfing. It's horrible. So Christmas Story. King of Queens. Seinfeld. My oldest son. He is a hoot.

Think I'll toss some clothes on, have one more cup of coffee before it cools down, and jump into some challenges.

Scrap on!

 

[scrap-genie]

Lovely today though probably going to get rather warm. Thought I had a meeting to attend for lunch, but looking again, seems like it was switched to next week. Oh well, was looking forward to the little Italian restaurant. I don't know what meds they're giving my sister now, but she still has pain attacks and yesterday was operating from a different planet. Social worker has scheduled a "family meeting" for tomorrow. Scary to say the least.

Chris, sending wishes that you feel better today. Sleep sure can help. We all marvel at the endless chores you have with the insurance. So right, there has to be a better way.

Nancy, your day sounds lovely. Glad you liked the "Nancy" LO. I learned that in the past Nancy could be a nickname for both Agnes and Ann and also surprising me was that Patty and Patsey could be nicknames for Martha.

Sharron, sorry you're feeling the time passing with those deaths. We're at an age where folks read the obits with more than a passing interest though I refuse to do it. I know you'll focus more on the kids and grands though. Have a good day with the new challenges, you always have such lovely pages so quickly!

Trudy, hope it's a good one.

As I got up early, wish I were still :sleep:

 

[taxed4ever]

Good morning ladies... I am late getting here today, went for my blood work and did the Breath test. Had to sit and wait for about 40 mins to finish the second part of the test. Now the waiting to find out if my stomach problems are caused by some kind of bacteria or not. If not?? Then what?? Ugh I don't want to have to have something shoved down my throat to look at my insides!!

Chris - Sorry you are hurting so much! Hoping that today will be less painful for you and that getting your hair done will perk you up a bit! Hopefully the paperwork will get to where it is intended and not returned to you for some stupid reason!! We had lots of cloud yesterday but not rain to speak of, yet up at the Lake the rain fell all day long, not fair!! Although it is cooler and we have had some rain, we still need so much more for it to make any kind of impact on the water levels. Keep sending us those rain vibes!!!

Nancy - Wow you have been busy already today!! Hope you enjoyed your walk and that it doesn't get too humid for you today! Nice to have some change in photos to scrap with and from what I have seen so far the photos and layouts are all amazing!! Won't be able to swim for a couple of weeks yet, pool won't be opened until the 13th but thats ok I have lots to do!!

Sharron - You stated it perfectly!! "I never dreamed this for my baby girl!!!" It just is so heartbreaking isn't it?? To have to sit back and helplessly watch your children go through tough times!! When all we really ever want for them is for them to be HAPPY!! I am so sorry to hear of your friend's passing!! But what a lovely way to go, peacefully sleeping!! Also sorry to hear of the Mother figure in your life no longer able to be with you, she sounded like a wonderful loving person!! She will no longer have the pain and you will always have her close to your heart I am sure! Hope you are enjoying the challenges and you get some scrap therapy in today!

QOTD - My son makes me laugh!! He chases and plays with the kids and makes the silliest faces and they laugh and giggle and its just so much fun!! No one makes me laugh like he does!!

Ok I will be skyping with DD soon so better finally get something to eat after fasting for my tests this morning. Lots to do here at the O today also as coupons must be given out for those talented ladies who get the challenges done! Hope you all have a fabulous day!! :wave:

 

[taxed4ever]

:wave: Hi Jean!! We cross posted, Sorry to hear that your dear sister is still in so much pain!! Sending you lots of love and :hug: It would have been nice for you to get out to a meeting and take your mind off of what is happening with your sister!

 

[ceeflower]

Hi everyone early evening here, hoping you get a better day today Chris, and everyone else has a good one too.
My son went back to his day centre/supported workplace today after a three week break. I thought of you Chris whilst I did my son's care phone calls for meds,appt,meeting dates etc, luckily our paperwork over here in the UK is different once you have jumped through the hoops for a couple of years and you have a social worker to verify your validity as a carer or disabled person it's only an annual set of forms.

I hope those of you with worries about children and grandchildren get some ending to the stresses and a goodnight sleep. I am on my kindle so hard to read back everyone's messages and work out who is who. I will get to know you all better soon.
I am really happy to be at Oscraps, I used to belong to another scrapping site last year but there were changes and the online forum chat seemed to die a death. I cannot get over how lovely everyone is in putting comments on layouts so I have tried to join in.