Jennelle - things will get better with your daughter, but maybe not for 10 years or so. My mom and I had issues, but we began to really get each other late in my college career, and we've been close ever since. She tells her friends about it when they have problems with their teens, too. I'm not looking forward to that with Sarah. She's got plenty of attitude already.

Vanessa - I'm on 40 mgs right now, but we're weaning me back to 20. I went up after giving birth last summer, because I have issues with post-partum anxiety, but my midwife wants to bring it back down to where I was before. Truthfully, I didn't notice any difference when we went up, but who knows what the past year would've been like without it? The generic is called "fluoxetine".

Regarding hurricane Frances - I think we'll be damp until Spring. We got 4 or 5 inches of rain from her, and had some tornado warnings. This has been an especially harsh year. I hope Florida gets a break from Ivan.

Well, I worked out instead of making that trip to the drug store. Then my neighbor, who locked herself and her 2 children out of her house came over, so I was kept busy.

Chat with you all tomorrow!

Mostly I want my bed. I had my yearly today and I am cramping like nobody's business. I mean check the goods,but leave them where you found them. :p I would love to console myself with some ice cream, but instead I thought I would give you all the pleasure of hearing me ***** about something we all go through. I always feel so violated. Maybe if the doc took me out to dinner first? :lol: Whatever. I will go gently. I think enough estrogen was released I can lay in the bed and watch sappy movies and read poetry.

Tracy- I hope I haven't pissed you off. :sorry: Its awesome to turn over those urges and get something done. I am in a very unsurrendered spot today. I keep handing it over and wanting to take it back. Handing it over and letting God keep it is the path to peace. Doc changed my meds today to Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl :dunno: we will see) still 60 mg the same as the Prozac.

Jenelle- A whole boatload of work, man thats got to suck. Remember to make 2 lists, your To DO list and God's To Do List ;)

Vanessa- :yikes: YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THE MATRIX?Philosophy meets sci-fi I guess its not for everybody. How about "Dead Like Me" I got to recommend it to eveyone on the board. Its just so well written. Satire meets philosophy. HMMM? Am I seeing a trend?

Christy- Well its almost Friday! So NOW you will have the whole weekend to grade ;) Whats DD doing? And how is DH reacting?

:wave: Hi EVERYONE!
Bless us everyone! And hopefully someday they will make diagnostic tools like on Star Trek and won't have to rip your guts out to give you a check-up.

:grouphug:
Chris

Hmmm, Chris?? Of course you didn't piss me off. You being you is always okay - besides, it's DH's job to piss me off. I'm not sure why you would even be concerned about that. :)

I used to feel violated at GYN exams (I think everyone with a history of sexual abuse feels that way - don't know why it isn't recognized), until I started going to women. Totally different experience for me now. I adore my midwife - she delivered both of my babies and continues to provide my care. She's the only doc I see on a regular basis. She does my bloodwork, meds, everything.

Hiya
 

Our home internet is off and on - has been all week. It's driving me bonkers. :dizzy:

I'm also sick. :( Feverish feeling without the fever. TGIF!

:grouphug: to all!

Kat, you must have sent me your germs. I also am sick. It's odd - I feel really, really warm and sweaty, but the thermometer says I'm normal.

Tracy - Oh, yeah...I had a HORRIBLE time with my mother. Part of it was the whole asserting-your-independence thing. Most of it was because she was going through some of her own crap and could barely handle herself. :lol:

Everyone else - Hello! :)

Me three, totally nauseated, and sick feeling. I haven't moved from my office all night.

Chris

Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I'm alive lol. I am wicked busy with work again because they are restructuring the staff and we have one girl out sick with the flu so I'm covering a few hours for her in the morning. I'll try and get personal tomorrow when I get home from my morning shift and before I go in for my evening shift lol. I hope you are all well!! As for me I'm doing well, feeling good, and feeling blessed!

Love to you all!!
Michelle

Whoa!! I'm so sorry everyone is sick!! I hope you all feel better soon, and if it's a bug, I hope it's the one I've already had.

Michelle - I'm glad you're doing well - I've thought about you!

Here's a gratitude list:

1. My parents - they are wonderfully supportive, always happy to give me a break.
2. My little boy who has the goofiest laugh you've ever heard. We chase him around the couch in the evenings, and it's a hoot.
3. My little girl, who is becoming smarter every day.
4. My DH, who is really sweet underneath it all.
5. My kitties
6. My HP - I sing your praises!!

Hey ladies!!! I'm sorry everyone is sick!!! i'm guessing it's the change of weather or something. I just got in from work this morning, pretty easy to say the least. No crisis or behavioral problems...but the weekend isn't over! It's a beautiful day out so I'm thinking I will go and look around at some stores and just the enjoy the day. I went and saw Resident Evil 2 last night and it pretty good. Milla Jovanich(spell?) kicks major butt.
Tracy-Hey there! I def. thank HP for prozac LOL. I can't imagine going up on the dose but that's what my psychiatrist wants to do. It's amazing how it can balance your world. I hate to admit this, but I've never been to a gyno! Crap, I need to b/c i've never had that done before!! Way too shy and scared!
Chris-Who wrote Dead Like Me? I'm interested in it to say the least! I love true crime novels, King novels, biographies, etc. I view the world as an open book, wanting to read everyline and understand it. LOL Boy, I don't think I've passed chapter 1 yet!
Jennelle, Kat, Chris-I'm sending some Tylenol and Rolaids your way! I hope you guys feel better, I'll spare my health to you guys to enjoy!
Michelle-I'm glad your alive! LOL Don't work too hard! I'll send some of my energy your way! :)
Hey to Skippy, CeeJay, Linoleum, Sandi....anyone else???? Have a great ladies,much love to all of you!
Vanessa

Vanessa, get thee to a gyno so I won't have to go all maternal on your ***. :lol: Seriously, guys carry stuff without knowing it - I contracted a wart virus in college and had some pre-cancerous growth on my cervix that needed to be monitored. I was very fortunate that it healed on its own, but it could've easily gone the other way. It wasn't just about my fertility - it was about my life.

If you're nervous about it, really, check and see if you can find a practice that has a team of midwives in it - most insurance companies love them because they're cheaper, and they have more time to spend with their patients, and better bedside manners. PLEASE go. You need to make sure your ex didn't leave you with anything other than that dear john letter. :p

:soap:

Now, having said that - I admit I've never had a mammogram - but I'm breastfeeding and I have no desire to get my double d's abused by anyone other than my DS. ;)

When I got a checkup last summer, my doctor was going to set me up for a mammo since I'm over 35. Unless I have a family history of breast cancer though, my insurance won't pay 'til I'm 40. I didn't really think about the fact that I don't KNOW half my family history (I've never met my bio dad) until about three weeks after my appointment!

Hugs to all
 

Just wanted to say hello. We are hanging out with friends today. But first I have to food shop and go to Target.

My affirmation today:

1. I will have positive self-thoughts today

Have a great weekend!

hey tracy!! I know I need to go!! LOL It's just one of those things that I've put off since I was 18. My primary doctor tried to do one but the pain was so bad, that she reccommended me to a woman gyno or midwife. I have no worries on catching anything from a guy or my ex.... I've never had sex before! LOL :) I don't believe in pre-marital sex, therefore I'm holding out until I'm married. Still though, I NEED to go just make sure everything is working, b/c I haven't a period in almost 2yrs(because of my eating disorder).. I'm going to ask my mother for the number to the woman gyno and get my tail moving! :) Thanks for advice and I'm glad everything turned ok for you!
Love
Vanessa

Drive by...
 

Sending healing vibes to all you sickies! Hope you're feeling better soon!

Vanessa -- Yay for you on the no premarital sex thing! I didn't wait until I was married, but DH is the only person I've ever been with and I have no regrets about it whatsoever. My sisters think I'm some kind of super conservative freak, but I'm okay with that. (I also hope my daughters turn out to be the very same kind of freak! LOL) Now, I would never criticize someone who made a different choice than I did, but it was the right one for me and I'm glad I held out for "the one".

Off to cook up something tasty...hot dogs?

Christy

Hi everyone, I miss checking in more than I have. I keep saying it I know, but I'll try to get in here soon and back to normal! Today was busy helping my Mom and visiting my Grandad, and now one of my kids' friends are over. The weekend will be over way too quickly and will be time for my kids to be back in school again for their second week of school. :faint: I miss them(!), but they are enjoying being back in school so far. :) My eating is terrible again. I'm such a yo-yo in my eating. I took a diet pill (the safe kind) today. I'm kind of disappointed I did that. :( Hope you guys are all having a good Saturday, and hope Jennelle, Chris and Kat are feeling better!!

Much Love,
skippy oxo