Internets, I have a friend who has a question, but can't go see a doctor for two weeks. Since Doctor Google is so broad, I figured I would ask my readers if anyone else has been dealing with this, you know, so I can tell her.
This friend experienced this same thing a year ago, but she thought it was related to a medication she was on, but the past week, the issue has surfaced again.
So internets, please tell me, has anyone else experienced a sharp, splitting migraine right after orgasm? It kind of ruins the whole love making thing when you go from that to a VERY painful migraine.
Wednesday, August 31
Tuesday, August 30
Welcome, Brother
My brother is moving in with us tomorrow. I feel like I need to get into specifics since it's not his blog, but I will say I am very proud of him for making a decision to better his life. I pray he continues down the right path.
As I am working my ass off to get ready for him to move in, I realized I still can't find the guest bathroom shower rings. Instead of getting some more, I've rigged it.
Curling ribbon, who knew?
As I am working my ass off to get ready for him to move in, I realized I still can't find the guest bathroom shower rings. Instead of getting some more, I've rigged it.
Curling ribbon, who knew?
Monday, August 29
Sincerely, Your Infertile Student
Dear History Professor,
Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us on the first day of class. I was touched that you felt comfortable enough to tell us you were raped in college and that you placed your child up for adoption. I was empowered when I heard you talk about your decision to go to graduate school, because I too am thinking about going to graduate school after my undergrad is finished. I even smiled when you talked about having a child this time a year ago, as I remember a year ago I was in the midst of a custody case with my niece a year ago, too.
The only thing that made me cringe was when you shared with the class that you "might" be expecting number three right now, but that you weren't sure.
As an infertile student, the thought of hearing about your pregnancy for sixteen weeks is enough to send me over the edge. Please try your best to keep things on track so I can focus on the history of the United States instead of how I can't get pregnant myself.
Sincerely,
Your Infertile Student
Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us on the first day of class. I was touched that you felt comfortable enough to tell us you were raped in college and that you placed your child up for adoption. I was empowered when I heard you talk about your decision to go to graduate school, because I too am thinking about going to graduate school after my undergrad is finished. I even smiled when you talked about having a child this time a year ago, as I remember a year ago I was in the midst of a custody case with my niece a year ago, too.
The only thing that made me cringe was when you shared with the class that you "might" be expecting number three right now, but that you weren't sure.
As an infertile student, the thought of hearing about your pregnancy for sixteen weeks is enough to send me over the edge. Please try your best to keep things on track so I can focus on the history of the United States instead of how I can't get pregnant myself.
Sincerely,
Your Infertile Student
Sunday, August 28
Trip To The ER
We had a meeting after church for a group of us doing planning for the young aduIts today. After lunch though, I noticed my lower back was really hurting. I couldn't figure out what it was, it felt like a kidney infection that was starting up. I ended up taking a nap and some meds to see if it would help, but I woke up in more pain.
I sat around for about 30 minutes trying to decide if I wanted to risk it over night or go ahead and take a trip to the ER to get started on some meds. I have classes tomorrow morning bright and early, so I decided to not risk it and to get a jump start on some meds.
Once I got there though, the doctor started talking about back pain and not a kidney infection. I thought he was crazy, but then he did a physical exam by pressing on my lower back in about ten spots and I started jumping off the bed with tears in my eyes from the pain. He told me it was sacroiliac joint pain.
He tried to give me some Percocet and Flexeril, but this chic has classes at 9 am and that was a party I wasn't going to attend tonight. Lol! He gave me a script for both and told me to fill them because in the middle of the night if I needed them, I wouldn't be very glad to have them on hand. He wants me off of my feet for three days, but again, classes start tomorrow and I can't do that.
Having said that... walking is PAIN!FUL! which should totally make walking around a college campus so much fun, especially when all of your classes are 15 mins apart. Girlfriend will be taking advantage of the police tomorrow! They will drive you to your building in a golf cart if you call them. Yay!
If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go get into the bed with my heating pad and pain meds. Hopefully this will not be a long night.
I can't believe classes start tomorrow!!
I sat around for about 30 minutes trying to decide if I wanted to risk it over night or go ahead and take a trip to the ER to get started on some meds. I have classes tomorrow morning bright and early, so I decided to not risk it and to get a jump start on some meds.
Once I got there though, the doctor started talking about back pain and not a kidney infection. I thought he was crazy, but then he did a physical exam by pressing on my lower back in about ten spots and I started jumping off the bed with tears in my eyes from the pain. He told me it was sacroiliac joint pain.
He tried to give me some Percocet and Flexeril, but this chic has classes at 9 am and that was a party I wasn't going to attend tonight. Lol! He gave me a script for both and told me to fill them because in the middle of the night if I needed them, I wouldn't be very glad to have them on hand. He wants me off of my feet for three days, but again, classes start tomorrow and I can't do that.
Having said that... walking is PAIN!FUL! which should totally make walking around a college campus so much fun, especially when all of your classes are 15 mins apart. Girlfriend will be taking advantage of the police tomorrow! They will drive you to your building in a golf cart if you call them. Yay!
If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go get into the bed with my heating pad and pain meds. Hopefully this will not be a long night.
I can't believe classes start tomorrow!!
Saturday, August 27
Football Decorations
Next weekend kicks off college football season and I can hardly wait!
Anyways, I'm having a few people come over to watch the game and I'm planning on doing some decorations.
I'm surfing Pinterest and craft blogs, but does anyone else have any game day must haves as far as food and decorations go?
Please share! I'll share what I end up doing on the blog next weekend.
Anyways, I'm having a few people come over to watch the game and I'm planning on doing some decorations.
I'm surfing Pinterest and craft blogs, but does anyone else have any game day must haves as far as food and decorations go?
Please share! I'll share what I end up doing on the blog next weekend.
Friday, August 26
You Didn't Help Me
This was a conversation between NYEBoy, myself, and a random guy at Outback as we waited to be seated.
RG: Hey, how long have you guys been waiting.\
Me: Since 6:45. {it was 7:25}
RG: Oh, wow, so when they say 45-55 minutes, they really mean every bit of that, huh?
Me: {laughs} Pretty much.
NYEBoy: Yeah.
RG: So what do you guys do?
NYEBoy: I'm a blahblahblah.
RG: Oh that's cool.
NYEBoy: What do you do?
RG: I work for the States Attorney's office.
NYEBoy: Oh really? What do you do?
RG: Prosecute low-level felonies.
Me: You didn't prosecute my sister.
...And then we went into a conversation about the custody case/court case and such. NYEBoy was shocked I confronted him like that, but I can't help it if I'm a little bitter that this girl always gets away with breaking the law. I would have LOVED to talk to him some more, but we ended up getting called to our table a few minutes into our conversation.
A few weeks ago, at the same Outback, we ran into our lawyer. Sometimes, it really is a small world after all.
RG: Hey, how long have you guys been waiting.\
Me: Since 6:45. {it was 7:25}
RG: Oh, wow, so when they say 45-55 minutes, they really mean every bit of that, huh?
Me: {laughs} Pretty much.
NYEBoy: Yeah.
RG: So what do you guys do?
NYEBoy: I'm a blahblahblah.
RG: Oh that's cool.
NYEBoy: What do you do?
RG: I work for the States Attorney's office.
NYEBoy: Oh really? What do you do?
RG: Prosecute low-level felonies.
Me: You didn't prosecute my sister.
...And then we went into a conversation about the custody case/court case and such. NYEBoy was shocked I confronted him like that, but I can't help it if I'm a little bitter that this girl always gets away with breaking the law. I would have LOVED to talk to him some more, but we ended up getting called to our table a few minutes into our conversation.
A few weeks ago, at the same Outback, we ran into our lawyer. Sometimes, it really is a small world after all.
Thursday, August 25
Books, Books, Books
Nothing says school is starting back like going to the bookstore to pick up your books. I can't believe I am getting ready to start my second year of college.
Overall, I am so proud of how I did in school this past year. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought I would have enjoyed school as much as I have. I don't give myself enough credit.
I was checking my degree audit the other day and it has a check mark by the 50% completed. I'm half way done. In 9 months, my mother will get to see me walk. How exciting is that?
That will be one proud mama! (and daughter!)
Overall, I am so proud of how I did in school this past year. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought I would have enjoyed school as much as I have. I don't give myself enough credit.
I was checking my degree audit the other day and it has a check mark by the 50% completed. I'm half way done. In 9 months, my mother will get to see me walk. How exciting is that?
That will be one proud mama! (and daughter!)
Wednesday, August 24
Help Wanted: Unpacking
I'm totally freaking out about classes starting in less than a week, and yet, I have a ton of boxes still left to unpack. How is it possible that we've been in this new place a month already? Where did the time go?
I realize I have actually done a TON of stuff, but I still have a TON of stuff left to do and that annoys me. Type-A personality, much? Nah, not me.
I have a to-do list a mile long and it's all got to be done before Sunday evening for me to feel good, but who knows how much of it I will accomplish.
My biggest goals are the front porch, guest bedroom, my office, and the living room.
No pressure. Ha.
So, who wants to help? Bueller?
I realize I have actually done a TON of stuff, but I still have a TON of stuff left to do and that annoys me. Type-A personality, much? Nah, not me.
I have a to-do list a mile long and it's all got to be done before Sunday evening for me to feel good, but who knows how much of it I will accomplish.
My biggest goals are the front porch, guest bedroom, my office, and the living room.
No pressure. Ha.
So, who wants to help? Bueller?
Tuesday, August 23
One Year Later
A year ago today, I started school, A started school, and we had our first court hearing in the custody case.
In some ways, it doesn't feel like a year ago, but in other ways, it feels like yesterday.
I don't regret filing for custody for one second. It was something that had to be done.
K has had A back for six months and is slowly getting back into trouble. As much as that saddens me, it gives me great pride to listen to people complain about K not changing because I just want to shake my head and say "Yep, told ya so."
I don't wish my sister ill-will, I just know at this point, she's likely never going to change. The only thing I can hope for at this point is that A comes out as undamaged as possible.
In some ways, it doesn't feel like a year ago, but in other ways, it feels like yesterday.
I don't regret filing for custody for one second. It was something that had to be done.
K has had A back for six months and is slowly getting back into trouble. As much as that saddens me, it gives me great pride to listen to people complain about K not changing because I just want to shake my head and say "Yep, told ya so."
I don't wish my sister ill-will, I just know at this point, she's likely never going to change. The only thing I can hope for at this point is that A comes out as undamaged as possible.
Monday, August 22
Sugar Free Fruity Dessert
I'm about to hit week two of my low amylose diet and this past week I accidentally made a very yummy fruit dip. Have you ever had the white cream cheese/marshmallow fruit dip? Well, this is my sugar free alternative. I won't say how much I have had, but I will say I have gone through a whole honeydew, cantaloupe, and four bags of grapes in a week. (Don't judge me!)
Not only is it sugar free, it's totally easy to make! There are only two ingredients:
Sugar free cool whip and sugar free yogurt.
Start by dumping one (or two?) containers of yogurt into the bowl.
Add one (or two?) big dollops of (sugar free) cool whip to the yogurt.
And stir. Once it's mixed in well, taste it! If you want more cool whip, add another big dollop (or two?) and keep doing that under it's the flavor you like. Some days I like 1 part yogurt and 1/2 part cool whip, while other days I like 1 part yogurt, two parts cool whip.
Once you are done mixing, pour it into a container for the fridge. And here comes the hard part...put it away in the fridge for several hours, but it's best over night and leave it alone!! (It's best to make it before you go to bed, because then you can have it all day the next day!)
Not only is it sugar free, it's totally easy to make! There are only two ingredients:
Sugar free cool whip and sugar free yogurt.
Start by dumping one (or two?) containers of yogurt into the bowl.
Add one (or two?) big dollops of (sugar free) cool whip to the yogurt.
And stir. Once it's mixed in well, taste it! If you want more cool whip, add another big dollop (or two?) and keep doing that under it's the flavor you like. Some days I like 1 part yogurt and 1/2 part cool whip, while other days I like 1 part yogurt, two parts cool whip.
Once you are done mixing, pour it into a container for the fridge. And here comes the hard part...put it away in the fridge for several hours, but it's best over night and leave it alone!! (It's best to make it before you go to bed, because then you can have it all day the next day!)
If you leave it in the fridge over night, it will be nice and thick like this. (I swear those are grape marks, not finger marks! I was just trying to show you how thick it turns out the next day.)
Don't worry though, if you can't wait a few hours or you forget the night before, just go ahead and feed yourself!
It's so good! I pretty much have one of these a day and I totally don't feel bad at all. It's sugar free and I'm eating way more fruit that I am dip.
Sunday, August 21
Threes
They say bad things happen in threes and it couldn't be more true this weekend.
First of all, I walked into my office and stepped into a puddle of water. In the carpet. And I'm on the second floor. Several hoursand phone calls later, they found the leak and left me with this:
Of course, I called the office and asked when they were planning on coming back out to fix the fucking big ass hole in my office wall. (I may have used nicer words, but hopefully she got my point.) She replied with "I'm not sure? Sometime next week."
Thanks and FML.
If you're counting, that's only one. What are two and three?
Well, my washing machine and dryer both, at the same time, deciding they hate me too.
And guess what? That was at 10 pm. Only Lord knows how many days THIS shit will get resolved.
I can't lie, I am very, very pissed off about all of this. We pay so much money per month and they are slow to fix any fucking thing. The thought of moving in a year is enough to send me into a coma, but OMG this is bullshit.
I plan on speaking to someone about the folks that answer the phones, because I can't handle this.
First of all, I walked into my office and stepped into a puddle of water. In the carpet. And I'm on the second floor. Several hours
Of course, I called the office and asked when they were planning on coming back out to fix the fucking big ass hole in my office wall. (I may have used nicer words, but hopefully she got my point.) She replied with "I'm not sure? Sometime next week."
Thanks and FML.
If you're counting, that's only one. What are two and three?
Well, my washing machine and dryer both, at the same time, deciding they hate me too.
And guess what? That was at 10 pm. Only Lord knows how many days THIS shit will get resolved.
I can't lie, I am very, very pissed off about all of this. We pay so much money per month and they are slow to fix any fucking thing. The thought of moving in a year is enough to send me into a coma, but OMG this is bullshit.
I plan on speaking to someone about the folks that answer the phones, because I can't handle this.
Saturday, August 20
6 Years Old
This blog turns six years old today.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I wouldn't be a mother by now.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I would have a niece before I became a mother.
When I started this blog, I never imagined M and I would split.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I would have met the most amazing man ever, NYEBoy.
When I started this blog, I was a high school drop out.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I would be getting ready to start my second year of college.
When I started this blog, I never knew if anyone else would read it.
When I started this blog, I never knew I would meet some of the most amazing women online, ever.
When I started this blog, I didn't know you, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by and reading my words and sending me support.
I love this blog and I love you!
When I started this blog, I never imagined I wouldn't be a mother by now.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I would have a niece before I became a mother.
When I started this blog, I never imagined M and I would split.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I would have met the most amazing man ever, NYEBoy.
When I started this blog, I was a high school drop out.
When I started this blog, I never imagined I would be getting ready to start my second year of college.
When I started this blog, I never knew if anyone else would read it.
When I started this blog, I never knew I would meet some of the most amazing women online, ever.
When I started this blog, I didn't know you, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by and reading my words and sending me support.
I love this blog and I love you!
Friday, August 19
Suddenly Stressing
Suddenly, out of no where, I feel like I have a to-do list a mile long of shit I need to get done before classes start back in just over a week and it's freaking me out. The days seem to be flying by faster than I can rub my eyes awake.
Our bedroom and bathroom are the only place in this house that is unpacked and organized. I really want to get the rest of the house like that before classes start. On top of that, I need to do some major working online and tons of studying.
Stressing. To. The. Max.
So, who wants to come over and help?
I'm taking any and all offers.
Our bedroom and bathroom are the only place in this house that is unpacked and organized. I really want to get the rest of the house like that before classes start. On top of that, I need to do some major working online and tons of studying.
Stressing. To. The. Max.
So, who wants to come over and help?
I'm taking any and all offers.
Thursday, August 18
Kickin Ass
Not really, but if my toe wasn't hurt, I'd totally be ready to kick some ass. Why? I'll tell you in a second. First, take a look at my toe. Poor thing.
I'm walking better today than I was yesterday, thankfully. I'm a little worried about it though, it's 1/2 an inch thicker than the other big toe. I don't think it's broken, but I can't explain the 1/2 inch difference that wasn't there before. It doesn't really feel like it's all from the swelling? I don't know.
Anyways, so why do I want to kick ass? Well, the lady that canceled our bank card the other day did not issue us a new one. What?! That's a few extra days we'll be without a debit card. Fricking annoying as hell. On top of that, we had to wait a few days for all of those bogus charges to actually clear our account so we could fill out paperwork to get our money back. No biggie, right? Well, they told NYEBoy it will be about 10 business days until we get the money back. WTF? Ugh.
I'm walking better today than I was yesterday, thankfully. I'm a little worried about it though, it's 1/2 an inch thicker than the other big toe. I don't think it's broken, but I can't explain the 1/2 inch difference that wasn't there before. It doesn't really feel like it's all from the swelling? I don't know.
Anyways, so why do I want to kick ass? Well, the lady that canceled our bank card the other day did not issue us a new one. What?! That's a few extra days we'll be without a debit card. Fricking annoying as hell. On top of that, we had to wait a few days for all of those bogus charges to actually clear our account so we could fill out paperwork to get our money back. No biggie, right? Well, they told NYEBoy it will be about 10 business days until we get the money back. WTF? Ugh.
Wednesday, August 17
Diet Check In
It's been a week since I started back on the low amylose diet and things are going pretty good. I'm not sure how much weight I've lost because I don't have a scale, but I can tell I have lost something. I have an appointment at a doctors office tomorrow, so I'll hijack their scale then.
For some reason, this time I have been really craving bread. I've dreamed about it and almost caved a few times. I'm not sure why it's so hard this go around.
I've been eating fruit, sour cream, and bean soup like it's going out of style. I have had a one pound container of sour cream since Monday. It's only Wednesday, folks!
I keep meaning to up my metformin, but I always remember way after I eat. Hopefully I'll remember tomorrow.
I miss working out! On top of the back pain, last night I stepped on my big toe. No, not with my other foot, but the same one. I'm not sure how it's possible, but my big toe rolled under my foot just right and I stepped really hard right down on it. Holyfuckingshit. Worst.Pain.Ever. Have you ever seen a grown woman crawl up the stairs? Don't judge her, it's easier to move that way. Ha!
Hope you're all doing well. I'm starting to freak out that classes start in 11 days. So depressing. Love my time off!
For some reason, this time I have been really craving bread. I've dreamed about it and almost caved a few times. I'm not sure why it's so hard this go around.
I've been eating fruit, sour cream, and bean soup like it's going out of style. I have had a one pound container of sour cream since Monday. It's only Wednesday, folks!
I keep meaning to up my metformin, but I always remember way after I eat. Hopefully I'll remember tomorrow.
I miss working out! On top of the back pain, last night I stepped on my big toe. No, not with my other foot, but the same one. I'm not sure how it's possible, but my big toe rolled under my foot just right and I stepped really hard right down on it. Holyfuckingshit. Worst.Pain.Ever. Have you ever seen a grown woman crawl up the stairs? Don't judge her, it's easier to move that way. Ha!
Hope you're all doing well. I'm starting to freak out that classes start in 11 days. So depressing. Love my time off!
Tuesday, August 16
Bad Morning, Good Afternoon
I got a couple of bad phone calls this morning. I can't go into details about one of them, but the other one I'll share. NYEBoy said the bank called him asking about some charges on our debit card. They were concerned. And for once, it wasn't a shopping spree I went on. Apparently someone got ahold of our number and decided to run up almost a thousand dollars in charges. The bank canceled the card for us and he has to go in tomorrow to sign some paperwork.
I'm annoyed that we have to go through this, but thankful I was able to run to the grocery store and gas station this morning before the bank called. A blessing, if you will.
Although my morning sucked ass and I didn't get everything done that I wanted to, my afternoon was made better when a girlfriend stopped by. We've been hanging out since about 4. Yay for friends.
Hopefully tomorrow is a better, more productive day and no one else calls me with bad news.
I'm annoyed that we have to go through this, but thankful I was able to run to the grocery store and gas station this morning before the bank called. A blessing, if you will.
Although my morning sucked ass and I didn't get everything done that I wanted to, my afternoon was made better when a girlfriend stopped by. We've been hanging out since about 4. Yay for friends.
Hopefully tomorrow is a better, more productive day and no one else calls me with bad news.
Monday, August 15
Parents, Don't Hurt Your Children
I was watching Oprah today. (I know, I know, it's a rerun. She's retired or something like that.) Anyways, today's rerun episode is about sex offenders. This show was from the sex offenders perspective instead of the victims, like most of these shows are when it's on this topic. Unfortantly, I know quite a few people who have been sexually abused/molested.
One of the sex offenders said something that made something click inside of my head. When Oprah asked them what they felt they did to their victims, one of them responded that he murdered who they could have been.
This is SO fucking true and not just for sexual abusers, but for ALL types of abusers--physical, emotional, verbal. All of them.
As a product of physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, I want to make a plea to all parents. Please don't hurt your children. I don't care how your parents raised you, it's NOT okay to pass it down to your children.
When you abuse your children, you are killing who they could have been. Don't take that from them.
I feel like I am a strong person and what I've been through has only made me stronger, but not everyone is strong. Statistics show that abuse in children can lead to pregnant teens, substance abusing adults, and prison time, among other things.
Do the right thing, love your children, don't hurt them.
One of the sex offenders said something that made something click inside of my head. When Oprah asked them what they felt they did to their victims, one of them responded that he murdered who they could have been.
This is SO fucking true and not just for sexual abusers, but for ALL types of abusers--physical, emotional, verbal. All of them.
As a product of physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, I want to make a plea to all parents. Please don't hurt your children. I don't care how your parents raised you, it's NOT okay to pass it down to your children.
When you abuse your children, you are killing who they could have been. Don't take that from them.
I feel like I am a strong person and what I've been through has only made me stronger, but not everyone is strong. Statistics show that abuse in children can lead to pregnant teens, substance abusing adults, and prison time, among other things.
Do the right thing, love your children, don't hurt them.
Sunday, August 14
He's Sick & My Back Hurts
The Boy is sick. So sick in fact, we were both up past 6 am from his coughing. I pretty much wanted to put a pillow over his head. I hope we get some better sleep tonight because I can't handle this shiz. If you've ever dealt with a sick male spouse YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! Ha.
Speaking of ailments, my back is fried. I don't know if it's from working out or moving, but the back pain at night and the numbness in my legs during the day is annoying as hell. I'm not sure what to do. Working out kills my ability to do anything for the afternoon. I hate this.
Anyways, I am heading to bed with my sick love. Hopefully neither one of us will end up on the couch. Ha.
Speaking of ailments, my back is fried. I don't know if it's from working out or moving, but the back pain at night and the numbness in my legs during the day is annoying as hell. I'm not sure what to do. Working out kills my ability to do anything for the afternoon. I hate this.
Anyways, I am heading to bed with my sick love. Hopefully neither one of us will end up on the couch. Ha.
Saturday, August 13
Target Trip
I went to Target the other night to get NYEBoy some earphones as he finally started using the Netflix streaming videos that we've been paying for several months.
My friend asked if we could look at the clothes and I said sure. I went for earphones, but some how left the women's clothing section with about 10 new pieces of clothing. In my defense, they were on the 50% off clearance rack and half of them are workout shirts.
After getting the earphones, I walked by the aisles with the pots and pans because I wanted to see how much their Kitchenaid set was before I bought it on Amazon, since it was only $10 more than the one online and I was dying to eat some hot food again, I picked it up.
I love my new clothes and pots and pans... women are easy to please sometimes!!!
I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend. We just got back from dinner and a movie. We went to see 30 minutes or less. It was pretty funny.
My friend asked if we could look at the clothes and I said sure. I went for earphones, but some how left the women's clothing section with about 10 new pieces of clothing. In my defense, they were on the 50% off clearance rack and half of them are workout shirts.
After getting the earphones, I walked by the aisles with the pots and pans because I wanted to see how much their Kitchenaid set was before I bought it on Amazon, since it was only $10 more than the one online and I was dying to eat some hot food again, I picked it up.
I love my new clothes and pots and pans... women are easy to please sometimes!!!
I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend. We just got back from dinner and a movie. We went to see 30 minutes or less. It was pretty funny.
Friday, August 12
Metformin
Nikke asked me how I was doing on the metformin, so I figured I will share in a blog post.
I started the metformin on Wednesday and so far, so good. I have felt a little weird, but I don't know if I would attribute it to the Met coming off of sugar and carbs again. My stomach has rumbled a few times, but nothing has happened. However, I am not on sugar or carbs, which I hear causes most if not all of the gastro issues people seem to complain of.
I've been working out every day so far. I only do about 40-50 minutes of eliptical and treadmill. I'll probably add in some ab workouts soon. I wish we had a bike or a stairstepper thing, I love those.
I can't wait to weigh myself next week to see how I am doing with the met and the workout added into the diet.
I started the metformin on Wednesday and so far, so good. I have felt a little weird, but I don't know if I would attribute it to the Met coming off of sugar and carbs again. My stomach has rumbled a few times, but nothing has happened. However, I am not on sugar or carbs, which I hear causes most if not all of the gastro issues people seem to complain of.
I've been working out every day so far. I only do about 40-50 minutes of eliptical and treadmill. I'll probably add in some ab workouts soon. I wish we had a bike or a stairstepper thing, I love those.
I can't wait to weigh myself next week to see how I am doing with the met and the workout added into the diet.
Thursday, August 11
Missing Out
While A was here, I noticed her two front teeth weren't the same.
Then, it dawned on me.
Me: Did you lose your two front teeth?
A: Yes.
Me: What? When? Why didn't anyone tell me.
I get no one is interested in sharing everything with me, but I feel like her first teeth falling out is kind of, a milestone, and something you might want to share with the aunt that took care of her most of her life.
And yet, no one did.
She started school on Monday and I still haven't heard from anyone about how her first day of school or week went.
It sucks. When we were going through the custody case, we had to plan our lives around K and her phone calls and I can't even get a phone call on important milestones.
I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt.
I wish I didn't care, but I do.
Actually, I don't wish I didn't care. I love A and there is nothing wrong with that.
She's growing up so fast. I can't believe it's been 6 months this week since we gave her back.
Then, it dawned on me.
Me: Did you lose your two front teeth?
A: Yes.
Me: What? When? Why didn't anyone tell me.
I get no one is interested in sharing everything with me, but I feel like her first teeth falling out is kind of, a milestone, and something you might want to share with the aunt that took care of her most of her life.
And yet, no one did.
She started school on Monday and I still haven't heard from anyone about how her first day of school or week went.
It sucks. When we were going through the custody case, we had to plan our lives around K and her phone calls and I can't even get a phone call on important milestones.
I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt.
I wish I didn't care, but I do.
Actually, I don't wish I didn't care. I love A and there is nothing wrong with that.
She's growing up so fast. I can't believe it's been 6 months this week since we gave her back.
Wednesday, August 10
Low Amylose, Take 2
I started my low amylose diet again today. The only thing I am adding in this time is working out and my metformin.
My prescription is for 500 mg twice a day, but I am going to start out doing 250 once a day the first week. Next week I'll change it to 250 twice a day. The week after I'll up one dose to 500 and the other stays 250. Hopefully this will make a smooth transition into 500 mg twice a day the last week.
I worked out at the gym today. I only did 40 minutes, twenty on the elliptical and twenty on the treadmill. Guess what I also worked out with? A CD PLAYER! Ha. I have an iphone, but I only have like one song on it and I don't know how to download cds to iphones and such, so I busted out a cd player we have. Such. A. Dork. I'm sure I look like a hot mess with the CD player in one hand and the iphone in the other. Hahaha.
I'll keep you all updated on my progress.
My prescription is for 500 mg twice a day, but I am going to start out doing 250 once a day the first week. Next week I'll change it to 250 twice a day. The week after I'll up one dose to 500 and the other stays 250. Hopefully this will make a smooth transition into 500 mg twice a day the last week.
I worked out at the gym today. I only did 40 minutes, twenty on the elliptical and twenty on the treadmill. Guess what I also worked out with? A CD PLAYER! Ha. I have an iphone, but I only have like one song on it and I don't know how to download cds to iphones and such, so I busted out a cd player we have. Such. A. Dork. I'm sure I look like a hot mess with the CD player in one hand and the iphone in the other. Hahaha.
I'll keep you all updated on my progress.
Tuesday, August 9
An Extra Week
My girlfriend came over last night to spend the night with us. She lives 30 minutes away and has to be at work at 5 am one day a week, so it's easier for her to crash at our place and drive 5 minutes instead of 30. When NYEBoy got off work last night, we all went to dinner together.
While we were at dinner, E and I were talking about our fall schedule and looking at the calendar on my phone, when the date of going back to school came up. She said it was the 30th, I said it was the 22nd. I told her she was lying, but if she was telling the truth I would totally make out with her right there. We both laughed and started trying to sign into our school account to check the date.
And guess who was right? SHE WAS! OMG. I've been thinking all summer that classes start back the 22nd, but it's really the 29th. (She has Tues/Thurs classes, but I start classes that Monday.)
The only bad thing about classes starting a week later than last year is that they end a week later. I'm not sure when spring classes start, but fall classes end Dec 16th instead of the first week of Dec.
I'm so excited though right now. I can't believe I was thinking the wrong date this whole time.
While we were at dinner, E and I were talking about our fall schedule and looking at the calendar on my phone, when the date of going back to school came up. She said it was the 30th, I said it was the 22nd. I told her she was lying, but if she was telling the truth I would totally make out with her right there. We both laughed and started trying to sign into our school account to check the date.
And guess who was right? SHE WAS! OMG. I've been thinking all summer that classes start back the 22nd, but it's really the 29th. (She has Tues/Thurs classes, but I start classes that Monday.)
The only bad thing about classes starting a week later than last year is that they end a week later. I'm not sure when spring classes start, but fall classes end Dec 16th instead of the first week of Dec.
I'm so excited though right now. I can't believe I was thinking the wrong date this whole time.
Monday, August 8
First Day of Kindergarten
While A was here, I took her to pick out her Kindergarten backpack and school supplies. I snapped a picture of her list with my iPhone before we headed to Walmart to get the things off her list.
When we got to the store, I told her she could pick any of the backpack she wanted. NYEBoy thought she would pick the pink backpack with the green frog because she likes the color green. I thought she would pick the one with the most colors. Instead, she picked the pink bag with the monkey. A monkey backpack for my little monkey, it was totally her.
After our shopping tripped, we went into my office and pulled up her list again to make sure we got everything. We checked each item off the list and placed it into her new monkey backpack after writing her name on each item with a sharpie.
The only things we didn't get were the big items like tissue and ziplocs, that she couldn't carry on the bus back home. K never text me or anything to say thanks, not that I really expected her to, but it would have been nice.
A and I also went to Old Navy to pick up some polos for her since her school has a county-wide uniform policy of khakis and polos.
I'm glad to have been able to help this much, but it hurt not to be with her on her first day of Kindergarten this morning. I hope she's having a wonderful day. Last year her first day of school was completely different.
When we got to the store, I told her she could pick any of the backpack she wanted. NYEBoy thought she would pick the pink backpack with the green frog because she likes the color green. I thought she would pick the one with the most colors. Instead, she picked the pink bag with the monkey. A monkey backpack for my little monkey, it was totally her.
After our shopping tripped, we went into my office and pulled up her list again to make sure we got everything. We checked each item off the list and placed it into her new monkey backpack after writing her name on each item with a sharpie.
The only things we didn't get were the big items like tissue and ziplocs, that she couldn't carry on the bus back home. K never text me or anything to say thanks, not that I really expected her to, but it would have been nice.
A and I also went to Old Navy to pick up some polos for her since her school has a county-wide uniform policy of khakis and polos.
I'm glad to have been able to help this much, but it hurt not to be with her on her first day of Kindergarten this morning. I hope she's having a wonderful day. Last year her first day of school was completely different.
Sunday, August 7
Walking The Path
We had an hour to waste before our movie started last night, so I decided to look for some new shoes to workout with. I wanted some Ryka Ripa shoes, but I couldn't find any, so while I was talking to a guy at the Finish Line, he sold me on this pair of Nike Lunarfly+2 breathe running shoes.
I'm looking forward to getting back on my diet, starting my Metformin, and working out. I'll be taking before and after shots, this time. :-)
I'm looking forward to getting back on my diet, starting my Metformin, and working out. I'll be taking before and after shots, this time. :-)
Saturday, August 6
Time To Enjoy My Vacation
I've pretty much finished unpacking. I just have a little organizing to do before I can share pictures. I think I'll try to do one room each day this next week. The last thing I want to do is start school with house shit still on my to-do lists.
I've only got two more weeks until classes start and I couldn't be more bummed about that if I tried. Moving really is a tough job that takes a bit of time to adjust to.
I'm going to try to spend some time to enjoy what little vacation I have before the next semester begins, even though I do need to pull the books back out this week to start preparing for my Math classes.
I've only got two more weeks until classes start and I couldn't be more bummed about that if I tried. Moving really is a tough job that takes a bit of time to adjust to.
I'm going to try to spend some time to enjoy what little vacation I have before the next semester begins, even though I do need to pull the books back out this week to start preparing for my Math classes.
Friday, August 5
Thursday, August 4
Goals For The Day
I really like writing down goals for the day. Everything little thing I mark off the list makes me feel like I haven't wasted the day. Of course, on the flip side, leaving a bunch of unmarked things on the list makes me feel like I am a total slacker.
My goals for today are...
Package sales from overnight
Finish rearranging kitchen and living room
Laundry
Shower
Find camera
(so that I can) Work on eBay
Go to dinner with my love
Take out the trash and recycle the mound of unpacked boxes
Not a big list, but it's certainly my list of goals for the day.
What about you, what are your goals for today? Do you like to make lists?
My goals for today are...
Package sales from overnight
Finish rearranging kitchen and living room
Laundry
Shower
Find camera
(so that I can) Work on eBay
Go to dinner with my love
Take out the trash and recycle the mound of unpacked boxes
Not a big list, but it's certainly my list of goals for the day.
What about you, what are your goals for today? Do you like to make lists?
Wednesday, August 3
Almost Done
I'm pretty much done unpacking. I have maybe an hour or two left. I'll tackle that tomorrow morning.
I even started on the mound of laundry today. I can't wait to crawl into my newly washed in just a few minutes.
My goal tomorrow is to find my camera so I can start working online. Yay!
I might even spit out a decent blog post.
I can't believe classes start in only two and a half weeks. Gahhhh. Time flies even when you aren't having fun!!
I even started on the mound of laundry today. I can't wait to crawl into my newly washed in just a few minutes.
My goal tomorrow is to find my camera so I can start working online. Yay!
I might even spit out a decent blog post.
I can't believe classes start in only two and a half weeks. Gahhhh. Time flies even when you aren't having fun!!
Tuesday, August 2
Unloading
I'm still unloading box after box. I told my girlfriend today it was like those little birthday party favor puzzle games, where you move the pieces and it still looks like shit, but eventually it makes a pretty picture. I'm hoping this pretty picture comes soon.
My body hopes it comes soon, too. Between my back, wrist, and left foot getting hurt I'm getting wore out!
I hope you're all having as much fun as I am...
My body hopes it comes soon, too. Between my back, wrist, and left foot getting hurt I'm getting wore out!
I hope you're all having as much fun as I am...
Monday, August 1
[Giveaway] Dryer Ball Winner Announced!
The winner of the Raw Organics dryer balls is...Christina!!
Don't worry if you didn't win, Julia is still offering my readers 20% off through the whole month of August with the code InDueTime!
Also don't forget the holidays are around the corner and these make the perfect (useful!) gift. After all, what better is a gift than one that helps the recipient save money?
I hope Santa brings me some more hot pink ones, they are so damn cute and fun.
Thanks so much to Julia for this awesome giveaway!
Don't worry if you didn't win, Julia is still offering my readers 20% off through the whole month of August with the code InDueTime!
Also don't forget the holidays are around the corner and these make the perfect (useful!) gift. After all, what better is a gift than one that helps the recipient save money?
I hope Santa brings me some more hot pink ones, they are so damn cute and fun.
Thanks so much to Julia for this awesome giveaway!
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