NOW is the time! It's MINE & I AM WORTH IT! (friends welcome to tag along!!)

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, Tracy! DS21 basically knows, but has to do the formal application. The Mid-school pastor wrote the internship for him and told him if anyone else happens to apply, it really doesn't matter. Don't know any details except that it will run January thru June, and is paid. Bigger news for him is that the band, Gozur, is going to Nashville to record in February....the company is bringing in people who handle Newsboys, David Crowder, Jeremy Camp, as well as image consultants, etc. and has arranged for a concert for them there. Studio says over 90% chance they will get a recording contract. Cool, but kinda scary.

Today is move in day. DH just took DSil's dogs back to her apartment for the day....thankfully! They are terrified of people and noise, so all they do is bark and cry here.

DD is doing fine about Tiger. She realizes that Tiger had a good life and was a good friend.

Mia is ok, tummy has one glued spot - spay I guess, and then 2 incisions about 2 - 3" each one inside each back leg on her tummy. Poor baby! All she wants to do is lick, which I can't allow. Not easy to stop her.

Off to get ready for the move in crew! More later.....

12/5 -

Quaker High Fiber Oatmeal - 4 pts (was 3)

 

[toystoryduo]

Bigger news for him is that the band, Gozur, is going to Nashville to record in February....the company is bringing in people who handle Newsboys, David Crowder, Jeremy Camp, as well as image consultants, etc. and has arranged for a concert for them there. Studio says over 90% chance they will get a recording contract. Cool, but kinda scary.

WOW! That is sooooo cool, Julie! It sounds like some really great opportunities are opening up for your DS21!

How did move-in day go?

I hope Mia is feeling better today.

Have a great Saturday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow, Julie, that is awesome about ds21! How exciting for him and you and your dh.

I am so sorry about Tiger, but glad dd can see what a good life he had. Still, its hard and you are never ready to lose a beloved pet since they are family too.

I hear you on the flood thing, don't know why life's bumps and stresses always cause me to eat but they do! I am toying with going back to WW now but will probably wait until January. I hear the new system is way different, not sure I have the energy to deal with that right now! Good for you for going back and getting on that scale, that is a huge step in the right direction. You will get to your goal!!

Hope Mia is recovering more each day. Glad you got the extra scoring days, it sounds like you needed them!

 

[DisDee]

Hi Julie, Just popping in to say hello and hope that things are good with you and your family.

 

[goldcupmom]

Quick update to let you know that my vein procedure/surgery is now TOMORROW and Friday!! Got a call last Friday that Dr. is going scuba diving again when I am scheduled.

Went today to get my left leg(better one) marked for tomorrow. LOTS of places they are fixing. Kinda scary!

I'm declining valium and hoping to tough it out with just the numbing of the areas. We'll see. Procedure and the walking for 40 min will take about 3 hours.
This leg gets injections and laser(from the inside).

Friday they are doing my bad leg - injections, laser and also removing one BIG vein. I want it done but a bit apprehensive.

Prayers welcomed. I'll be on later tomorrow - hopefully - to update.

Thanks!

 

[toystoryduo]

Sending prayers your way, Julie!

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm home. Just had lunch. Procedure took just over 1 hour. Had one vein that ran from groin to near ankle done with laser and then lots of tiny injections on others. Really felt nothing worse than drawing blood type of prick. Only problem was that due to nerves my BP was 173/98 when I went in. During procedure was 156-164/87-93. As soon as the Dr. said 'all done' it dropped to 132/84. Gee, I wonder if I have white coat??????

When it was time for me to go out and walk for 40 min. They had to CALL DH. He waited til they took me back & went to casino. I feel the love....lol! typical!

Not looking forward to tomorrow which is today, + removing the nasty one from behind my knee.

Wearing 2 compression stockings + pre-wrap, tape, a few small bandages and then an ace bandage at the top is a PAIN, but that is just for 2 days, then just 1 stocking for 3 weeks. All in all, not bad.

But still not looking forward to tomorrow at all......

Thanks for prayers....keep them coming!

 

[toystoryduo]

Sending more prayers your way...How are you feeling today?

 

[DisDee]

Julie, I hope everything went well with your second procedure and you are enjoying a bit of rest and recuperation. You need to take it easy on yourself for a few days!

Let us know how you are doing. Sending hugs and prayers your way!

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks,Tracy & Dee. Things are going ok. Friday they called me back almost 1.5 hours before they actually started. BP was 171/89, but was back to 135/81 by the time they started. VERY CREEPY. This time I could SMELL icky smells when they used the laser. They put 15 slits behind my right knee, so was bandaged so much it was very hard to walk. Had ultrasound today & am now wearing just 1 compression stocking during day on each leg, none at night. Have to try to keep the steristrips on til 24th and have another followup on 30th.

Compression stockings are driving me NUTS! I try to walk and about every 40' they drop about 6" and I have to pull up. Today I got some glue to try to hold them up. Hopefully it works. Can't do anything but walk & not supposed to walk alone til after 1 week, but have to do min. 1 mile/day. Hard to get anyone to go with me. After 3 weeks I should be ok to do whatever.

Not really any pain to speak of. Just tenderness and some odd chilling sensations. I posted right leg pics on facebook.

Weight is still up. Eating is still out of control. Frustrating, but I'm not going to stress(too much) about it.

 

[DisDee]

Julie, I'm glad to hear that you're doing fairly well. It sounds like a bit of an unpleasant procedure. I agree about the compression stockings-they drove me crazy too when I had to wear them after my gyn. surgery. Just follow the dr.'s orders and I'm sure you'll be better in no time!

Have a great day and take care of yourself!!!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, I am glad the procedures went well, but that doesn't sound like a lot of fun. I am just so happy you got it done, that is now behind you and your going to be so happy its done and over with!

I have the white coat thing with my bp too, heck even when I go to the dentist my bp is always high!

I hope somebody has been walking with you for that one mile per day, although I guess by now you are okay to go alone.

Don't worry about your food, between the holidays and your procedure, your plate is loaded with stress! 2011 is just around the corner and a new start is always a good thing. In the meantime, just enjoy what you are eating and don't feel guilty or stressed about it!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Julie,

How are you doing? I'm praying that healing is going well for you and that you've had some Julie time over the past few days.

Have a wonderful day, my friend!

 

[toystoryduo]

I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas, Julie!

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, I sure have been gone from here a long time! But, I'm still here!!

Today was the first day I have walked alone. I did 3.84 miles. My legs are healing. Right one still has a LOT of faint bruising, but are ok. I can feel some lumps, normal, and I can actually feel the hard veins that were lasered at times which is creepy. The last 3 days I've had some groin pain about where the vein was lasered shut, but I go back to Dr. on Friday - was supposed to last Fri. but Dr. was sick.

Hopefully after Friday I will be able to do more than just walk. Since the flood in October, I am up just under 10 lbs. VERY frustrating, but.... I will SOMEDAY make my goal.

Finances still SUCK! Seems a constant drain. At least this is the last semester for DS21 books and tuition. Hopefully DH might get a raise this year - 1st in 3+ years, and a bonus. Would help. I really want to have some way to do a vacation as I need to plan a trip and know there is a way out of NM, but not realistic at the moment.

I need to get back to doing SR, but not thrilled about just having Amazon, disney & paypal as choices. Hoping I can trade Disney to my DNieces in FL as they can use it for camping at FTw which they do every 6 weeks. Don't really like Paypal.

Hopefully I will get to score both spring sessions and get at least 1 other thru the year. Getting 3 projects was a lifesaver last year.

Off to get some sleep & I WILL be back soon to visit journals! Love you all!!

 

[goldcupmom]

As usual, my life is never 'normal' and stress free. had just finished Bible & was starting to read the last of a book on my phone when DS25 called me to get him. His car - that DSil GAVE him almost 2.5 yrs ago - has apparently breathed it's last. And he has NO money, NO credit(except VERY bad). So, until he can save up & convince someone to give him a loan, we will have to haul him to work and back - he works nights Sat - Wed.

I'm sure DH & I will get into it over letting DS25 use my car or DDs. NO WAY! Maybe if he didn't drink & do drugs.........and smoke in cars - even when told not to.

And I"m sure DH will want to cosign or give him a down payment or just buy him a car. Not with me here.

So, I'm having a lovely day.....Welcome to 2011!

So far I"ve managed to stop my eating with about 6 very small chocolate pretzels. But I'm having a hard time. It's cold & windy here, but sunny, so maybe I will try to walk anyway. I really just want to crawl into bed & stay there for about 2 months!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, I am so sorry about this car situation. Just hold firm with dh, sometimes its hard to be the bad cop but in the end, you cannot risk your own credit and finances. I feel so bad for you.

Hang in there, good job with those walks, I am so glad your legs are healing up slow but sure. A few chocolate pretzels never hurt anybody so don't feel any guilt over those. You will make your goal!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I'm sorry to hear about DS25's car situation. I pray that everything works out for you!

Great job on your walks!

I hope your doctor's appointment goes well today.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, Tracy & Amy! Love you both!

Finally got to sleep after 1 last night and at 4:15 DH comes back in, turns on light & says I need to wake up ...NOW!

Sewage pump not working!

So, I made labels for everything, then DD went to bathroom & flushed before we knew it. Fortunately didn't flood!

Called plumber at 5:30 and at 7 when he called DH back, DH went back down to recheck, plugged it back in for about the gazillionth time, and it started working. So, cancelled the plumber. Praying it keeps working. I just want to MOVE!!!

Dr. appt. today at 1. Went to WW - up 1.6 since 11/30. Not too bad, but frustrrating as now there is about a 3 lb difference with my scale. On mine I lost 1.8 this week. Gotta get this DONE!!!

More later......

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I hope the sewage pump is working properly now. How has the rest of your week been?