McSkinney's LOOZING FLOOZIES #39
 

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Wow, ladies! I didn't realize how much I had come to depend on posting while at work! Even though I now have a computer at home, it's still hard to find a quiet time to get on-line!

Jake is nine months old now and into EVERYTHING! He understands the word "no" now, but chooses to ignore it most of the time. He also throws mini-temper fits whenever I "get onto" him. He's a pro at standing and pulling himself up, and every now and then he'll forget what he's doing and let go. Of course, as soon as he realizes he's standing on his on, he splats down onto his diaper! He's still the most adorable little thing I've ever seen in my life :love:

I'm sorry I haven't been around as much lately as I should, I'll try to do better. Right now there are no guarantees, though! I do try to read through the posts at least once a week, just to keep track of who needs special attention in my prayers!

Love,
Cheryl

Thanks for starting a new thread Cheryl...the other one was getting quite long! It's good to hear from you. Sounds like Christmas will be fun at your house this year...good luck keeping Jake away from the tree! ;)

I had to go back to the doctor yesterday. This @#$% thrush/yeast infection just won't clear up! He put me on 5 more days of difulcan and then I have to call when that is gone and let him know how I am. He did mention my weight loss (8 pounds since the beginning of October) and that diabetes might be something that we should watch out for. Apparently yeast infections are hard to treat in people with high blood sugar. It doesn't run in our family and my sugar was fine in September when I had my last blood work done, so who knows?

Shelley ~ I'm sorry to hear that you have been sick too! I hope that you are feeling better by now.

Gayle ~ How are things going there?

Dee ~ Happy anniversary! 28 years is really an accomplishment! Congratulations!

Janice ~ Your winter vacation sounds like it will be heavenly! What a great Christmas present! How did your weigh in go?

Sounds like baby Jake is going to make a cute elf this year under the tree! Good luck with decorating Cheryl! He will love all of the cute little balls, bows and ornaments! You will get in your exercise just chasing him when he starts to walk. LOL!

Suzy, you have had a horrible time trying to recoup! Prayers continue for a recovery soon! Bless your heart!

Janice, the vacation sounds heavenly! Great idea for a mutual gift you both will enjoy!

Things are going ok here! Busy at the shop and on my "off days" running my mommy around for errands, groceries, doctor etc. Her blood is FINALLY getting regulated! We get to skip a week this coming week of lab and he increased her meds 2 days out of the 7. I'm hoping this does the trick. She hates getting out when the weather is bad. The joys of aging and taking care of aging parents... Uncle still under Hospice care, we have had 3 people pass at the nursing home and I currently have 2 clients in the hospital, one with back surgery the other with bleeding on the brain that required surgery. I like to complain about my life, but I have it really good when I see all the heartache going on around me.

Dee, happy anniversary to a great couple! You two are so very blessed to have found each other! You make a wonderful pair! Larry gifting you with diamonds??? LOL!

Dee-Happy belated anniversary!

Cheryl-Thanks for starting the new thread. Wow! I can't believe Jake is 9 mos old already!

Gayle-I'm glad to hear your mom is better. It must be very hard to see all the sadness around the nursing home.

Suzy-You have really had a hard time. I hope the dr can get you cleared up. I am much better today. I had lab work done, and will find out if I have a UC flare up in a couple of days. Everything is still going straight through me, which is good for my weight, but not for my body. I am actually hoping to feel well enough after work today to go to the gym for a workout.

Janice-The trip sounds wonderful. That's a nice thing to set a goal for.

Thank you for all the anniversary wishes.


Janice I got excited when I first seen that you were going to Puerta....( I thought Vallarta) Plata. Gee that would have been great to meet up with you. I have been to Puerta Plata three times. We really liked it. Where are you staying? If you like snorkeling take a bus into Sasua. It isn't far and the fish are amazing. You can see them just by walking into the ocean.
How did you make out with your weigh in?

Shelley you are going to wither away. I hope that you are feeling better soon. Don't wait to long before you go see a doctor. How are your parents doing?

Gayle I am glad that you can stay positive with all the sad things around you. Is Liz coming home for Christmas?

Suzy is the new medication working? You have been sick so long, time to get better. Your quilting is beautiful.

Cheryl I am glad to hear that Jake is keeping you busy. I am sure that you wouldn't want it any other way. He must be so cute and adorable. Have you got him on video? Maybe you can send me a small clip so I can capture his personality.

Tomorrow I go for a crown with minimal freezing. I am not looking forward to it. I have put it off for two years but I am afraid that if I don't go I might break my tooth and then I would need surgery on it. So off I go to get it done.

Taking two more days off from exercise has not made my back any better yet. I still have a few more weeks to go before I see the pain psycologist.

I haven't started christmas shopping yet. I think that I will try to do most of it in Florida. I think that I will call my God Child right away and ask him what he would like. He is only 3 years old. Just so cute.

Have a good night ladies.

Dee-Do you have a definite date you will be in Orlando? I am thinking if you are there on Dec 6, I can come. Let me know. We can meet for lunch and go shopping!!

I did not make the gym yesterday. I am hoping today, but I am still having severe stomach cramps now and then.

I'm slowly improving, but still not 100%. I have meds for today and tomorrow and then I have to report back to the doctor.

How are you feeling Shelley? Did you get the results of you tests back?

Dee ~ I hope all goes well at the dentist for you today!

Gayle ~ I'm glad that your mother is doing better! It's time that you all got a little good news.

Got the results back. I have something called c. diff. He put me on Flagyl and a probiotic. I have to get another stool sample in 20 days. Apparantly, this is something that can get very bad very fast. He wanted me to leave work to get the meds, which of course I didn't. I googled it and it's some sort of bacterial infection from taking the antibiotics. Of course, the Flagyl I'm taking may give me thrush/yeast infection. Suzy and I can have it together. I am depressed.

Oh Shelley, c diff is horrible! It's very contagious, so be extra careful about hand washing and such. Hopefully the probiotic will save you from any further secondary infections like thrush or a yeast infection. I always eat yogurt, but I went a step further and picked up some acidophilus tablets...I figure it can't hurt and it might help!

Shelley and Suzy you girls need to get better. Take care of yourself and rest up for the weekend.

Anybody got any plans for the weekend?

We are going to a wedding social tonight. Hmm I guess many of you don't know what that is....it is a dance before the wedding to raise money for the bride and groom. There will be a silent aution, dancing and drinking with a late lunch served to sober up everyone. This social is a bit different that the usual as the groom is chinese so the lunch will have egg rolls etc as the usual lunch is rye bread and fresh cold cuts with cheese and veggies. It is a co worker of Larry's.

How do you like my new pic? I am naked in it......lol no make up. We were at the lake camping when Larry took it.

Gorgeous pic Dee! You are beautiful without makeup! I was quite surprised to wakeup to see Dee looking at me today. Have fun at the social! So then, do the couple use the raised money to help pay for the wedding?

Suzy & Shelley, both of you get well soon! I think both of you are trying to have a contest to see who can catch what quicker and keep it the longest!
{{{HUGS}}}

No big plans for the weekend. just odd and end stuff and fill in for a lady taking communion to the homebound/nursing home on Sunday. Are you guys Christmas shopping yet? We are about 50% finished!! THANK GOODNESS!

Gayle thanks for the compliment, you are good for my ego ;)
The couple can use the money for anything they want. Traditionally the parents pay for the wedding but now a days if the couple is working they pay for part of the wedding.
Christmas shopping Yikes what is that! I haven't started. I am hoping to do most of it at the outlet mall in Florida.

Thanks, but no thanks, that's a contest that I don't care to win...it's not even a contest that I want to be in!

Great picture Dee! What a pretty lady you are!

I haven't started any shopping yet, but I'm starting to make out a list and am getting ideas for what to buy...that's the hardest part for me.

It's supposed to rain here all weekend, so I think it will be a good weekend to spend in the sewing room. I have several baby quilts to finish!!

Whoo-hoo! It's FRIDAY!!!

Suzy and Shelley, man I feel for both of y'all. Those thrush/yeast infections are terrible. Shelley, I hope you get the c diff under control quickly!

Dee, beautiful! I love the new pic!

Gayle, sweet stuff, I hope things are better for you! Guess what everyone is getting from me for Christmas!

Hey Janice! Hey bigsexy, if you ever still check in!

Dee-You are beautiful!

Hello Ladies - I do check in everyday but not much new to say I guess.
Weigh in was the same. Its hard when you don't see progress but I'm hanging in.
Dee - you are beautiful, I wish I could look that good without makeup.
Shelley - C diff is very common, it shouldn't be too hard for you to get rid of. It's hard to get under control in old folks though.
Hang in there Suzy and Shelley better days ahead.
Have a great weekend gals!

helllooooooo! anyone there?

Hey Gayle I am here but I see you are gone. I had a busy day. I went to the Y and then came home and showered and headed out to the docotors. I just got back in at 4:30. I am getting a stew cooked up for supper.

We had a busy weekend too. Went to the social and won $100 gift certificate ( Yes we often win) we went out for dinner and a movie on saturday and also shopped for a bathroom sink. Sunday Larry put in a new floor for my mom in her bedrrom then we went to visit my brother. Dez came over after that with a friend and we had a visit. Busy, busy busy and I am exhausted at the moment.

Weigh in this morning down 4.4 pounds finally.

WOW! Great job Janice!! Doing the happy dance for ya!

Woohoo! Way to go Janice! :carrot:

Janice if you are doing the right thing it will show eventually. Good job. Now keep it up.

Just going to take an afternoon class of low impact. Talk to you all later.

Yay, Janice!!! I knew it would happen...

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_126.gif I was in a slump where the scale didn't move for three weeks. I was on program, off program, and then back on. It was my own fault I wasn't getting anywhere. I have been really good and not cheated at all for the past couple of weeks. Want to get into a two piece bathing suit by February 1st for Porta Plata. I am dreading all the food around at Christmas.





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I think that's the key Janice...not getting discouraged even when the scales don't move and sticking to it! Keep it up and you'll be in the two piece suit!

I'm still battling this @#$% mess in my mouth, so dieting is still pretty easy. I'm on another course of diflucan. Who knows what the next step will be...

How are you feeling Shelley?

Dee, how is your back doing these days?

Gayle, how are things going for you there?

Cheryl, you need to start sneaking 3FC time at work again...we miss you!

Gayle-I love your new avatar!

Suzy-I am sorry you are still under the weather. I am doing fine now. Still on the flagyl.

Dee-When will I be meeting you? Let's make some plans, lady!

Janice-You WILL make that 2 piece bathing suit by your trip!

Dee - your trip to Florida is soon isn't it. Won't it be nice for you and Shelley to meet in person.
Suzy - I can understand your frustration. What is your doc saying?
Shelley - how is the C diff, sometimes they have to treat it with a couple of antibiotics at once I think.
Prayers for all the Floozie girls. Love ya gals. Get better soon.

Gayle I love your new pic of Ali. She is so cute. Is that your dog? Aww he (she is cute too) What is the dogs name?
How come you only posted a picture and didn't post to us? You are just too naughty!

Suzy you have been sick way to long. Your whole system seems to be run down. Try to rebuild it and get lots of rest. Never mind the quilts and babies and christmas. You must be pretty excited about the new grandbabies.

Janice yes you are right it won't be long now til I go to Florida. I hope that I get to meet Shelley while I am there. I need to get my christmas decorations up so when I get back we can enjoy them.
Keep working the plan you are doing great. It takes a long time to come off but we are spending the time anyways. What do you think that you could do to help yourself with all the temptations at christmas?

Cheryl yes you do need to come back here and post more. We miss you. If you can't post at work try to aim for a couple of minutes at night.

Shelley tickets are booked. I will contact you with the days that I will be in Florida. I don't really like to say to much on the internet, you never know these days. I would love to meet you.

So who is done there christams shopping? I know that Gayle was half done but maybe by now she is finished.
I haven't started yet, I am hoping that I will be able to get most of it done in Florida.

We thought that the new baby was going to arrive last night, but as it turns out she was only teasing! I'm sure it won't be much longer though.

I'm to finish out the week of difulcan and then check back in with the doctor. I do feel a LOT better, but it's just not 100% cleared up and the doctor wants it all gone before I stop the medication.

Suzy-I really want to stop my meds too. I think the flagyl is making me constantly headachey and nauseous. Hope the baby stays in to term!

Dee-I replied back to you.

Gayle-Did you win on ebay?

Suzy, sending special delivery baby blessings your way!

Have you checked with the doc Shelley to see if there is anything else you could take? Hope you get better soon! You'll want to enjoy your day with our canadian chickie! Steve collects rosaries. I found an antique rosary ring from a lady in Argentina. I couldn't find another one on ebay or anywhere else on the net. I hope I didn't get taken. I honestly think it is vintage, not to sure about the antique status. Oh, well, he'll like it.

I then ordered a crime scene scarf for Liz. She is into CSI, morbid stuff like that. She decorated her entire outside of here house for Halloween using crime scene tape. I think she will get a kick out of it and I KNOW she will wear it with the colder weather.

I am basically finished Christmas shopping other then a few more things for Steve and two exchange gifts. Steve & I need to make a trip without Allie one of these days to get her gift from Santa. Don't tell, but it is a new bicycle. :-)

We purchased my mom a digital frame. I know this will freak her out because she has never been exposed to a computer. She won't understand how we were able to place pics inside of it and make it work. She would really freak out if she were to see the memory card! Ha, ha! Didn't know what else to get an 82 year old in poor health, so decided this would be cool and then upload it with older childhood pics, etc. Now to "sneak" to her house and "borrow" some more photo's!

The pic of Allie is from a few months ago. She is with Maggie our indoor miniature Dachshund. Outside we have Harley: Rottweiler/Shephard mix and Sophie: Border collie mix. Both of the outdoor dogs are complements of people dropping off their strays. :-(

Steve went hunting and Allie is going to help me today to try to see if we can clean a bit on this house. Fun! Fun!

So I know I'm not checking in like I should :sorry:

CRAP! I typed a long post and I lost it!

I hate it when that happens.

Cheryl-Sorry about the lost post!

Gayle-My parents received a digital frame last year and don't keep it turned on. I can't convince them that it is okay, but whatever!

I am certainly hoping it works out that I can see Dee. Our schedules aren't matching well, so I am asking for a day off to drive up for lunch. I hope they let me! I'm so excited!

Shelley I hope it works out too. So close yet so far. If only Larry was going to Ft. Myers this time. Shh we have to make it work. I know that I won't be back to Florida for a long time. Let's do it. The power of positive thinking girls. Help us out. Invision Shelley and I meeting for lunch and laughing and talking all about you gals. We can do it.

Oh yeah Gayle we got mom and dad a digital picture frame for christmas last year. It worked out well as you remember mom ended up in the hospital for christmas til new years so she played it the whole time they were there. Then when they went away for the winter they took it with them. They haven't had it on lately I guess we should down load some new photos.

Sending great vibes you two can get together! Just remember to keep it nice when your talking about the rest of us! LOL! Wish we could ALL BE THERE!

I have been sorting 82 years worth of photo's! My mother, bless her heart! Years ago she placed them in the old magnetic type album popular at that time. Now, over the years, they are either stuck to or falling out of the pages. I am removing and writing info on the back of all that need it. I then decided to organize by family, etc. My simple project of creating a digital frame presentation may have turned into a winter project! LOL! By the way... my mother believes mothballs take care of any buggy or creature who may decide to visit your home. So, the same time I am sorting, I am getting "gassed" by the mothball fumes!!

What a labor of love Gayle! I'm sure your mother will love the frame and the added organization!

Dee and Shelley, I hope that you can work it out so that you can get together...it would be a shame to miss out on the opportunity when you are going to be that close!

We're still waiting for baby here. Maybe she's waiting for a Thanksgiving birthday as was originally predicted.

Suzy let us know as soon as the little one is born. It must be exciting for you and your family.

Gayle yuck moth balls. Funny how we know what that is but I don't if our kids have any idea what we are talking about. That's a big project. Not that I want to suggest more work for you but have you thought of scanning all the pics so that you can have a digital photo album and them you can get rid of some of the photos? They take us so much room. I know that you have to scan the ones you want for the photo frame but what about your albums? Just a thought.

I got to get out the door to the gym.

Shelley I hope that your principal gives you a go. Thanks everyone for sending the good vibes.