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Hi Everyone. If you remember some months back my mom had a series of serious heart attacks, was intubated, had a pacemaker and defibrillator placement, and hospitalized for a month followed by a week of rehabilitation. WELL... she continues to pass out, the defibrillator continues to shock her, etc. Her cardiologist and cardiac surgeon are butting heads about the next step.
So last night while I was at work, I get a call from her Dialysis Center (she also has End Stage Renal Disease), and she was rushed to the ER via ambulance. They admitted her into the hospital. It's the heart stuff again :( We called the nurse this a.m., and my mom didn't have any episodes over night, thankfully, and they are waiting on the doctor to make rounds. I'm completely exhausted. That month + when we didn't know if she'd even live really turned our worlds upside down. We had to completely take care of her life, on top of our own, and while things are seeming much better now (i.e. she's not in the ICU, not intubated, etc. etc.) I'm just emotionally drained already. I'm hoping this doesn't sound like a whiney post, I do not mean it to be whiney. Right now I'm dealing with a lot of my own health issues, exhausted anyway from my work schedule, and concerned/worried for her and what the present and future may hold. I guess what I'm trying to say is, I feel quite unsteady on a very thin balance beam :dizzy: In other news, It's my Friday, and I'm also off work on Monday bc of the upcoming New Year holiday :woohoo: I hope everyone has a good day! I'll be back tomorrow or over the weekend at some point. Group hug! :grouphug: |
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Maybe we can encourage each other to keep up on our food diaries. They say when you have a buddy, it makes you feel more accountable. I'm starting today. Let me know. :) |
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Yeah, that occurred to me too. Even the nutritionist comments that I started this whole process at a bad time of the year. I am looking forward to the supplements, I think I need the structure. It will do me good. If you would like to join me and JesikaBeth in doing a food diary every day, let us know. I'd love to have you join us. :) |
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Have you thought about meditation? This is day 3 for me. I can only do 10 minutes, at this point. Some people do 20 or 30, there is no way I can concentrate and relax for that long. Enjoy your time off, JesikaBeth. |
Hey ladies,
I am chilled today. I don't think the house is all that cold, it seems to be me. I may try turning the furnace up a little to see if it might help me. I have been journaling every day. Even it it is only a paragraph and I dont' feel like I have much to say, I say something. I get paid on the 3rd, I can't wait. I'm staying home on New Years Eve. I have no money to go out. It will be ok, I'll be here with the fur babies. That's about it for now. Much love to you all. |
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It is no wonder you feel you must exercise all the time, if you do not know your true body size. Man, I wish I could help you. Have you thought about getting your self a therapist? There are places you can go and you pay based on your pay. After years of therapy, I can honestly say that I would not be strong like I am today. Even when I have a bad bad day, I can rebound. They have taught me the skill I need to be a healthy person, mentally. No matter what you do, we are always here for you, Holly. |
Jessica, I am sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she continues to improve and her surgeons can figure out the best treatment going forward. Hope your days off are relaxing!
Lisa, I will happily join you for your food diary, but I don't think I can do one until next week. We will be eating snacks tomorrow night and a big meal on new year's day. I'll start my diary on Tuesday I think. |
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Coop. That sound good. Enjoy your holiday. :) I need to catch mine up from supper last night to supper tonight. I am terrible about keeping up. :( |
Hey ladies,
I have had a busy afternoon. I got washed up. I am getting better about taking care of myself. I always keep myself clean now. I wash my face twice a day and brush my teeth twice a day. I did a load of laundry, did all the dishes and I am in the middle of cleaning the cat boxes. That is always a chore but I'm almost done. I even bagged up the trash. I get paid next Tuesday. I think I already told you I'm staying home for New Years Eve. Well, I'd better get back to finish the litter boxes. I'll post again soon. |
Happy New Year, everyone!
I made it through Christmas, and I am still thinking of something to reward myself with. My family has always done too much at Christmas - for the most part, I received gift cards, which I love getting. I actually got enough Amazon gift cards to buy my next computer! One sister, two brothers, a cousin, two nieces and four nephews all gave me Amazon cards.....maybe because that is what I gave everyone last year???? LOL. Right now I am dealing with a head cold, and I am hoping it doesn't go to my chest. I had tentative plans to go to a party at the country club, but I don't feel up to it; I do not want to have a sneezing or coughing fit at a table with people eating. My parents always taught us to get up and leave the room if we needed to do any body function. I also would not be comfortable going with a group of women and married couples....that is part of my issue about being single, even though I don't do anything to meet anyone. Kathleen, how is your son doing as he gets ready for college? He is always in my prayers. How is your daughter? You? Holly, WOW ! I am surprised the boss let you sell the mushrooms without a cut - maybe he does appreciate your work after all, just can't help being a miserable rat b*stard! Lisa, I guess I haven't been paying enough attention. I did not realize you were working until you mentioned your pay day. How is the kitchen coming along? When will you be able to move back in? Jessika, I hope your mother is improving. Jessika, Coop and Lisa - when I once tried keeping a food journal, I found I was constantly thinking about food, my next meal, next trip to the market, etc. It just did not work for me at all. I finally am back down to a normal weight, and I did it mostly by upping my exercising and limiting wheat and trying to limit sugar. HAPPY, HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL, PEACEFUL NEW YEAR ! ! ! |
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Monica, I am actually not working right now. I'm too out of shape. I get disability because of chronic depression. It only took me 7 months to get ok'd. I got checked by a psychiatrist I did not know. I had to send them my entire mental health history. The folder was huge. I have been on disability since 2006. I am meeting with the bank and the general contractor next Thursday. It should be interesting. I have made it clear to the bank that I need to get this project going. I told her I am having family problems due to this long process. I have decided to do Pilates instead of Yoga. I read tonight that Pilates is more mat based and that is what I want. I did a short work out. I think I'm going to like it. They have workouts for women over 50 and people who are obese on Youtube. I needed to relax tonight. Ohio State got killed by Clemson in football. I'm pissed. Have a great New Years, ladies. :) |
Hey ladies,
I am so worn out. I worked on Jennifer's kitchen and laundry room this afternoon. It's only 7:20 and i'm sitting here yawning. I have not been this tired in a very long time. I drank 6.3 cups of water today. That is the most I have ever drank in one day. I was very thirsty. I did not get my stretches in, nor did I get my Pilates in today. I'd do it now but Jennifer and her girlfriend are home. I don't want to work out in front of anyone. *yawn* Geez louise, this is awful. I can't go to bed at 7:30 pm. On Tuesday, I'm going to order a purse ( I need one badly) and 2 pair of yoga pants. That will give me 3. I'm also going to go to Wal-Mart and buy Jennifer some cushions for her kitchen chairs. The cats keep scratching on them. :( Ohio State got killed last night. They played like crap. I finally had to turn it off, I was getting too upset. Ok, I'm going to head out now. How in the world am I going to stay up for a while? Have a good Sunday night, ladies. |
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