Hubby will look for a rental as soon as we know everything is going to work out. If everything seems to be going in the correct direction, he will go serious hunting this weekend with his mom. I don't want to buy for awhile. Think I have too much gypsy in my soul to stay put too long.

The scale was okay to me today. -1. But I am retaining water big time, can't budge my rings, next weeks WI should be better. I need to walk, but I have been doing DVD's at home. Too cold to take baby Jack out with me. The dvd's bore the crud out of me though. lol

Hello all....

Bitter, bitter cold here.... So cold I am even wearing a sweater to bed....
YIKES!!

Hope everyone is doing well....

Its been nonstop for me.....DH's blood sugar'#'s are very unstable, going up to nearly 400... should be closer to 100....
he saw a new doctor ( previous retired to adminstative position)....
This new doctor has an entirely different view....
1st off the list... SPLENDA....
Intersting isnt it???

Sorry to be so short...

I'm think of you often... Congrats Flower on the offer..Woodnymph, Anagram, WSW, Ceara.... Hope you are warm and cozy!

kaylets-hope dh's blood sugar levels stabilize quickly. very cold here too, as most places now. i too wore lots to bed last night-2 sweatshirts, socks, etc. i looked like i was about to take off for a hike in antarctica.

and hello to all our lovely royals! have been hanging in there op and with exercise. this cold weather is reeking havoc on my ms "technical difficulties." well, just wanted to check in and let you know i am still here, and thinking of you all. take care.

Here we go Wednesday...Here we go!

Snowing here... car is warming as I type....

Take care all....

Bundling... bundling.....

Here we go Wednesday.....

Thought of the day :

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."


Question of the day:

"What do you wear to sleep in?"


PS--DH has been on "atkins" diet for 2.5 days..... he hasnt weighed himself but the Blood sugar numbers are much, much lower......

Looks like he is no longer "vegatarian'......( too many carbs)


Here we go Wednesday!

Greetings, Queenlies! Didn't realize I'd been gone so long. Not getting little notices that new posts have come in. Will have to sort that out.

Hope DHs b.s. is continuing to do well, Kaylets. Isn't it amazing how differently different doctors treat a condition? Sorry this weather playing havoc, wsw. Here too. Babysitting my pipes.

Sorry you're under the weather a bit, Arabella. You need time to recover from the trip, I'm sure. Are the toenails still in good shape?

Ceara, you're my hero this week. I've not been walking in this frigid weather. ALMOST went to pool today, even had coat on when phone rang. Sigh!

Flower, how wonderful!!! Things seem to be going well on all fronts.

Flannelette nightgowns here in the winter plus one thermal one. ceara, I go out in robe (and sometimes jacket over it) every morning to get paper. I swear I look like "MAXINE".

Went to DS's over the weekend. enjoyed despite weather. Spent a brief time at DDs while my two kiddos worked outside in the cold practicing pushing a wheelchair up a ramp to be sure they can get me in house after foot surgery.

Heavy stuff on my mind. We've been sure for a long time something was amiss when DH had all his problems. To make a long story short, DD has been doing a heck of a lot of work and has come up with enough stuff to make a solid case for a lawsuit. Been talking to several lawyers as well. So I must make a decision as to whether I can stomach all that or file a complaint w/licensing agency of PA. Or throw a screaming fit or something. I feel I MUST do something so it doesn't happen to someone else but also feel I must look out for me and my mental wellbeing (as well as that of my kids). It's not a money thing as even if we won, the lawyers, expenses and Medicare would get almost all. It's more a case of doing the right thing. I know I must do something, one way or another. But I also know I must get on with the business of life and laughter. Paperwork has already seemed overwhelming in sorting out my life and this would mean ever more.

I've not lost any weight (up a bit even) but in some ways I'm feeling better than I have for a good while. Had pre-admission stuff done yesterday at local doctor. Surgery will actually be done near DDs and I'll be hie-ing home with her for at least two weeks afterwards until stitches come out and cast or whatever goes on. Then another 4 weeks until pins come out. No driving until well after that. Fortunately, I have good neighbors (as I've told you all before) and friends and sissy who will help out. Sissy is recovering finally from her surgery. Other sister frantically trying to get her DH through his chemo and radiation. I saw her DH today at his daughter's where he's staying Th eves for medical reasons. He LOOKS great, has bloodwork numbers doing so well his doctor is calling him "ironman". A LOT of things have gone wrong but he seems to be doing well despite all. It's certainly been lifechanging for my sister. In addition to his health, they are facing possible loss of his job and medical coverage. Yikes!

So, anyway, that's some of why I've been away. Plus I have Auntie and Uncle (both 87 ish) who had moved a few months back to Independent Living. A week or so ago Uncle fell and, in falling, knocked Auntie down. Both hospitalized and now in separate nursing homes, hopefully recovering. So depressing for them to be so separated but it was the best that could be done in the usual medical rush.

I'm not being too successful at the weight loss but am definitely working on the health aspects foodwise. One of these days it's got to come together.

Forgive the novel. I'll try to be more current so I'm not playing catchup so much.

Huzzah, Royals!!!! Kind o' silent in the sister palace far far away and got to wonderin' if I could sneak in under the radar here 'n if I'd still have trouble getting in (it did take less time, but I got pop-ups) and say a how-do to all 'n catch up on readin' how thou all be a'doin' ... miss ye all 'n sorry to post 'n run but the open road beckoneth ... a special hi-ho to Wsw also ... it be so great to "see" thee again.

Flower, I be glad to "meet" thee, albeit sorry to be brief.

Just miss ye queens so much and glad to see all's well with thee, thou some be sufferin' from the cold 'n ailments thereof. It's cool here at night but nice in the daytime ... see thee ... here I go back 'cross the border ...

Oh, and the toenails are holding up nicely. I'm craving some deep coral polish, though, and it seems to be a difficult color to find. However, when I was out stocking up on cold remedies yesterday I picked up a deep pinky-dusky plum color that seems satisfying.

Glad to see Empress stalking the grounds. Howdy!

Also glad the toenails are holding up. Am considering a Chocolate Pedicure I've see advertised for Valentine's Day. Hmmm. Ah yes, it is often through sadness that we grow closer. I know had been so for DS and DBIL. A tremendous new appreciation, for sure. And i'm so happy your sadnesses have had the joy effect, Arabella.

Did tai chi today, groceries, etc. Run around, run around. I think I'll sit with Dr. Phil for a while.

There is a complaint process, Wood Nymph, and that is my alternate choice. Not too sure how effective it is but this situation is clearly spelled out. Had about chucked lawsuit idea this morning then DD called with more info from one of the several lawyers she's been dealing with. So I'm leaving the final decision open until Monday and will talk with her. Usual dilemma - one kiddo for, one against re lawsuit. Both feel SOMETHING must be done, as I strongly do. My love died from the negligence of one/two doctors, for sure, and from the effects of the long process that followed. Death spiral. An overprescription of a med. I don't know if it helps to know for sure or not. Don't know if anything would come of the lawsuits but several lawyers have indicated the one would be a pretty clear case, the other perhaps more murky but only in the "proof" part as common sense says it's so. DD did a terrific job gathering, analyzing, etc. (She is an attorney herself, btw, though nonpracticing for the last decade or so.)

Just shows there are always problems. And I guess these are easier right now than for my sister.

Sun shining, still cold, going to be so for the next week at least. Dr. Phil calling.

Hello all....


DH is in the shower so I am typing as fast as I can ....

His highprotein plan continues to bring his blood sugar numbers down which is still very tough for me to bring my mind around but its hard to argue w/ success..... DH started the diet "early" so we only have the barest of instructions.... hopefully Monday's visit will yield more.... The plan isnt pure Atkins....much less we find that Atkins changed since the last time we looked too....

Still frigid here in the mornings.... today might get above freezing....if so, it will feel tropical!

Anagram.... This is an awful choice for you.... If you go to court, it will take probably years..... and perhaps you will learn things you'd rather not know....
On the other hand, if your action now could prevent the same thing happening.....
Is there another alternative? If you file a complaint and its found justified would then the authorities step in and file their own charges????
I don't know what I would do if I were you...... there are so many things to consider......

Will you be online while recovering??? Do the princesses have access in their castle??? We hope so!

WoodNymph..... don't forget to get extra tea in! Its true... its almost impossible avoid the sound of coughing .....everyone seems to have a cold....

Ceara.....I used to love walking in the cold.... I would bundle up and then take the scarf away from my neck, etc.... It really was invigorating....
Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Flower.... I am trying to use your image to continue my small attempts at clutter busting..... Keep smiling!~

WSW-- I spoke w/ NC yesterday and they were cold because it was 40 degrees..... I had to smile..... but understand because it was so mild here too until we became the artic!!

Empress..... I wish I could be so many places at the same time but the reality
is that I don't post anywhere as much as I should.... I may find you soon to get some tips on SB's etc,.....

DH's dressed so I am off to breakfast.........I still am on the fence as to whether I too shall become a non vegetarian...
and then
Off to work!.

What a big lifestyle change you've had with DH, Kaylets.

Yes, the decision is based almost totally on having the same thing not happen to another. Like what will get the most attention from phys involved - I know if I just called or wrote, it would be blown off. From what we understand the gov agency could discipline, etc. IF we are able to package the complaint to get it past the first levels of scrutiny, etc. However, it also could take years, require depositions, testimony. Lawsuit not a guarantee either at this point as it must first be determined not to be "frivolous" but several lawyers have felt it would be worth their while. One (while they feel there is a case) declined as settlement would likely not be sufficiently rewarding (business decision - as they all are). Etc., etc., etc. Many points to be considered and sure have been considering while still planning stuff re surgery. DD frazzled yet leading the charge so to speak. Plus her 79 yo MIL this week had surgery to repair a hernia, remove scarring from colon (previous colon cancer), and remove gall bladder. When healed from all that, she'll have double knee replacement. DSIL is with her most of the week lving DD to placate the princesses. I may see them next weekend as sub placator and I'm booked to babysit the end of the month (if it works out) so the parentals can take a night away to celebrate in advance their 4/4 anniversary. Seems the only time they MIGHT be able to fit it in. I'm counting every small blessing I can come across - to try to stay "balanced" with all this bad news stuff.

BIL had another horrid day yesterday- VN didn't show for important visit. went for radiation - machine was broken - replacement vn showed up/less than pro job done apparently but needed it for 24/7 chemo pump to continue. never called back for radiation - that will now need to be prolonged by SIX days - further setting back his surgery. My head is spinning w/sister's because I know the drill so well (though of course it was different).

So - it's Saturday and no plans except to muddle along. It's to be about 31 today so I must come up with a plan for fun and exercise (not necessarily the same).

I'm working heavy on the Vitamin C at the moment, Arabella, to offset all the stress and hopefully avoid. In my mind, avoiding the princesses would help me avoid a lot of school bred bugs so don't mind a little break from them right now. :0

So, time for brekkie and the paper and THEN I'll think. Have found one possible Elderhostel program that might work. I'm beginning to think this will work as a "portal" to getting my new life started.