Mrs. Bubba

Evening ladies.....DH and I just got home from a night out at the casino.... Took some friends and had supper first and then hit the machines for a bit... It's an 80 mile drive for us.....left at 4:30....home by 11:00.... We are big time gamlers... The other couple spent $35 and we lost $19............. I had fun and my shoulder wasn't aching so you can't beat that.... Eva.........great pictures of your babies.... My Mimi will love them when I show her tomorrow.... How many do you have in total with adults and the 10 babies..? Sharon, glad you are enjoying getting back into having your evenings free... Great, the pictures of the elk are wonderful... DH enjoyed them... Yup, elk envy, like someone else said... I sure hear you about sizing of clothes... One really must try things on... I bought a 1X the other day and it fit just fine... but in another style the 2X was too small... Go figure..... I try not to let it get me down if I need the bigger one still... A year ago I couldn't have gotten it on no matter what size the tag said!!!! Janet, so sorry about you losing your aunt.... I understand your feelings of being an orphan...... You are the matriarch of the family now.... And of course you have all of us, too!!!! Take care.... If, congrats on your loss.... gotta be a great feeling for you..... Well, I'm ready for bed.... church comes early in the morning... Goodnight all..............Talk to you tomorrow probably.... Julie

Morning everyone, the sun is shining and it looks like it will be a beautiful day here in North Dakota...... I'm happy to say I had another "better" night..... However, all those sleepless nights have me still exhausted... I'm trying to catch up, but it seems to be happening at a slow rate.. One thing I'm having to learn from all my recent "medical experiences" is patience.... and it's a hard lesson to learn.... How are you, Janet????? Gosh I hope you woke up to a better day today.... Phyll, sounds like you are really humming along.. Good news about being able to plan your move south.... Meredith, you just take good care of yourself... You run in fast gear so much that you need some down time I think......... Cheri, I understand your "tough love" story... I have had to do it in the past with my DD when she needed treatment for severe depression and etc. while a senior in high school..... It's harder now because of her little one... I keep praying that she will find her way soon... She is a good person and doesn't misbehave in anyway, but struggles with her emotions so much... and let's them take her down... Eva, I'll look forward to the pictures of your babies... hope you have the great weekend you're after......Hey, maybe janet should share pictures of her babies, too!! Laura, thanks for the article about Sharon O.... not very good writing as you said..... A big ruber band, for pete's sake!!!! How are you feeling?? Taking it easy I hope... Arlene, was interesting to hear about your test.... It seems as though the gaining/maintaining/losing numbers are all very close.... good luck to you..... Great, are you going camping with the elk today??? I need to get myself busy with something.. Friends invited us for supper tonight so don't have to do that.. I did finally get my split pea soup made yesterday, so have that for lunch... Finish up folding and putting away some laundry and then may try to clean my deck a little... I think using the shop vac to clean up lots of spider webs and leaves and such shouldn't be too hard a chore for me to handle.... I'll be careful.... You all take care and have a good day........... Julie

Hi all, I just had an e-mail from another LB friend I met on this web-site.. We only e-mail each other personally... Anyway, she said there has been such a "fracas" on LBT that she has quit and will no longer post because of the problems... Does anyone know anything about this??? She didn't elaborate and hasn't written back yet... I'm really curious what could happen to make someone so angry............... Thought maybe one of you would have an idea......... Thanks......... Julie

Dear Janet, it must be our turn to help you..... I'm so sorry for all your woes.... Kids can give you all the joy and hell one person can take!!!!!... My morning prayers must have gone out after your bad day started so I'm sending out a new one just for you... God Bless and keep you through this trying day... Love from a friend, Julie

Morning friends, I really don't want to jinx myself, so won't elaborate, but things are a bit better since the acupuncture... had to take pain meds at 2:30, but slept most of the night... Yeah!!!!! I had that upper GI series yesterday with all the barium and today my scale was up 2 pounds... Hope this will work itself "out"!!!!! Apples, how're you doing??? Losing a friend is a difficult thing... Hang in there... Are you off to the lake one last time now?? Enjoy and make it last..... Lori, don't you worry, you're going to be just fine... Just give yourself a break and a little time and you'll be back where you want to be.... Laura, how is Dad today?? Still getting better I hope.. And, I think I missed somethings about you... do you have a surgery scheduled?? Those female problems can just be the worst.... I'm praying you will be much better real soon.... Okay, I guess I'm really out of the loop, but Sharon Osborne had a lap-band????? and she has cancer??? I guess I don't keep up with this stuff very well... How are the little turtles doing..? I'd love to see a picture..........would you share........... Sorry everyone, but I just can't seem to be able to comment on you all today... Please forgive... I've prayed for us all to have a great day and trust that He will provide just that.... Love and blessings to each of you.............. TTYL............... Julie

Hi.............I'm just back from Bismarck... Had my upper GI series done... The radiologist said, "It looks just like it's supposed to look!!" So I guess that is good news... No band issues causing this problem.... When I got home I had a message from the GP's nurse saying I was being referred to The Bone & Joint Center. Actually got an appointment for next Tuesday. I was surprised I didn't have to wait a month.... I'll start all the things that will eventually lead up to an MRI, but must jump through all these hoops I guess... The drugs let me sleep fairly well last night, so that's good at least... So, I guess that's enough talk about that... I've read all your posts and would love to respond but my mind just goes blank... I think I need a nap... Hope all is well with everyone... I promise to better later.... DD just quit her job without notice...........:cursing:... She just can't handle any stress and it got bad last week and now she can't bring herself to go back... She still suffers with problems like this as aftermath from a horrible accident she was in when a teenager... She can't cope and has panic attacks..... I want to fix her and can't... I get so frustrated.......... I know lots of you understand this kind of frustration... I'm at a loss for what to do.... I've been backing her up for so long, but I don't know how much I can take........or should take....:tongue2: So, there, another lovely topic from me.... just a bucket of laughs aren't I????? Sorry.... Maybe I really should take a nap!!!! Talk to you guys later.... Julie

Hi gang, sorry I've been absent for a couple days... I really have nothing good to report.. I'm miserable and frustrated and about at the end of my rope... This pain is getting so out of control........ Saturday night I was up most of the night and have finally resorted to crying...... I can't seem to find anything to help... It lets up during the day some, so I cross my fingers that the next night will be less awful.... Well, it wasn't.... DH took me to ER Sunday night at 10:45... We drive 40 miles and then wait........ it was very busy.. Finally saw a doctor at 1:30 am and he said he couldn't do much but address the pain... I said, "I'll take it".... So I got a shot of morhine and dilaudid (SP?) that knocked me out until Monday night.. I did get to sleep at least... and even last night I slept some better......But the pain is back with a vergence today... I've called all my doctors.... Someone suggested that my band could be causing this... I don't think so as it feels fine to me... I can eat oka and don't PB and feel retriction during the early part of the day.... but I have an upper GI scheduled for tomorrow.... Regular doctor is going after Ins again since my ER visit.. I have a different chiroprator today as mine was unavailable... She said my shoulder is really a mess and that the 3 main muscles are affected...............causing all the pain.. She did acupuncture on it and some other kind of tens unit... Said I should feel some releif by this evening... ER doc did also give me perscription for Hyrocodone for pain.. Just took some and I do feel the pain easing a bit now... I'm so sorry to sound like such a broken record you guys... I just don't know what else to do but cry... I can't get into see a pain doctor for a couple weeks yet.... Why can't someone help me???? Sorry, crying again... I guess I should go... I hope all are well and doing fine... I'll try to come back better some time soon... Thanks for listening........... Julie

Laura, My doctor is fighting the insurance, but it all takes time, meanwhile, I'm the one hurting all the time..... go figure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Monday I will make some calls about this pain management doc..... I believe, after some googling, that one of these pain guys is who refused to see me for an injection at the request of my regular doctor unless I had a full orthopedic workup and then he really doesn't like to do shoulders.... The nurse who called me was a real B____!!!!!!!! Thanks for all the advice... I'm on it!!!!!!!! (on Monday!!)

Oh, and Laura, I have a bag of split peas on my counter... have been going to make soup all week and just haven't felt like it... Not many of us like split pea soup in my experience.... I love it... I buy the cans of chunky stuff all the time to have around for when I need a good and easy protein meal.... Sounds good, maybe I'll do that today...................:blushing:

Thanks for the info, Laura.... No, I have not had an MRI yet as ins won't cover it yet.... I have heard of that doctor, so will check it out on Monday.. Your story about Nelson makes it easy to understand his issues with you leaving him without notice... Poor little guy, but he will slowly get that to a point he can handle as he grows I'm sure.. You and your DH are wonderful parents and he will come to trust that without question.........until he's a teenager, of course!!!! Thanks again... I'm ready for some help here......

Morning........it is morning, right??? I swear if someone doesn't help me with this pain I'm going to scream..... I did actually cry last night.... don't know if it was the pain or the frustration, but I just sort of lost it... about 9:00..... DH didn't get home from work until 10:00 so I had my meltdown by myself..... I tried everything.....hot packs, cold packs, showers, hot-tub, analgesic cream, TYLENOL.................... nothing phases this pain..... Everyone agrees that it is pinched nerves in my neck and the pain radiates out to my shoulders and arms, but no one seems to have a solution... (Laura, I can relate to your dad's frustration of no solutions for him!!) Dr. and ins are fighting about an MRI.......chiroprator says I just need more time.... Don't know who to believe or who to trust when I'm hurting so bad... and it's always worse at night!! Last night I got sleepy about 9:00 because I didn't sleep well the night before.. but couldn't take a nap... Dozed in my chair a bit between 11:00 and 11:30, but pain woke me... watched some TV till 1:30.... Animal planet... oh how terrible some people are to their pets.... Must have dozed again as I woke at 4:30 with the TV still on.... Took more meds and a hot pack and then finally slept til 8:00.... Not a good restful night's sleep, is it???? The throbbing has eased up now, but I feel the ache in my neck and shoulder blades... I'm not going to do a thing today.... or not much!!!! I lifted a couple bags of groceries yesterday and I suppose that is what made it so unbearable.... I just hate this..... Enough whining.............. Need to take care of my house before it heats up today... It cools to 50's at night, but up to 90 during the day.. I like the fresh air, but shut things up to keep the house cool.... Saves on A/C bill.... I hate A/C running all the time... I'm a farm girl who appreciates a nice cool breeze and fresh air when I sleep... Laura, wtg.......... I'm a bit envious, but I'm not sure I will ever be able to do that.....no matter how much weight I lose... But I'm sure proud of you..... Best of luck to your parents.......they have to be so tired of this, too.... Meredith........same for you, I'm proud of you......... Sounds like your Andrew is just such a keeper..... Lucky girl you are!!! Try to rest this weekend...... Nawlinz, hang in there, it gets much better.......... Sharon, I think you're on the right track with Eli.... He is putting up his defenses, the only ones he knows how to use... Counseling to help him understand his feelings sounds like a great idea....... good luck... DD is doing so well, you must be relieved.... WTG on the 51.5....... OK, all the rest of you dear ones, hope you are doing well.... Everybody have a good weekend.... Will be back later on if I get the chance..... Julie

Yup, Phyll, that was a good one... I just didn't have water in my mouth at the time........ Apples, have a great weekend.... I'm going to try to take your advice, but who knows these days..... Nawlinz, keep the faith, it will start shrinking soon... Home from Bismarck about 1:30 and sat in my chair for a bit.. Mimi came for an hour while DD went to deliver a job application..... Got my fingers crossed for this one.. It would get her back on day shift at least..... Now, I think that I'm alone and DH won't be home for a while I'm going to put an ice pack on my back and try for a nap.............. gotta try to do what Apples says!!! TaTa...... Julie

Hi everybody, hope you all slept well... I did not.... Finally fell asleep about 3:00........I'm so tired of all of this I could scream... I just want to feel good and be able to use this less fat body of mine for anything I want.... I'm starting to think I'm never going to get there................ Sorry.............long night............. DH is off to work and I have the day to myself, but must run to Bismarck to pick-up a window for him at Lowe's.... I have a few other items on my list, too, so will shop a bit... I'm not much of a shopper.... don't really like to browse and don't need much..... Can't find pants to fit lengthwise and the only thing I really need other than that is a new winter coat... Just am not in the mood...... I woke up with a grouping of 3 spider bites on my midriff... I've been telling DH we needed to spray for the dang things, but he hasn't had the time yet.. So, I'll be scratching my itch on my belly for days now... I hate spider bites... I put cortizone cream on but it hasn't helped yet... Apples, glad you are back and feeling better....knew something was up with you..... so nice for you to be there for your friend.... Laura, great pic of Nelson... He looks to be enjoying this new activity..... Sorry about your dad.... It is a wonder why they can't seem to find what's wrong and fix it... Linda, hope you feel adjusted to your new schedule soon.. DD jas been working nights for a few months and just can't handle it.. She can't adjust to her days off and it ruins her time with Mimi...........so she is job shopping again... One of these days she'll find her niche in life, I hope...... Great, good to hear from you... I'm glad it's you dress shopping and not me... Hope you find the one that is perfect for you.... Don't worry about your sagging calves.... Pantyhose!!!!!!!! And stay away from the bears while watching the elk show... When is your surgery again?? If, good luck finding some clothes that fit the bill for now.. I've mostly been shopping from my own basement from clothes I've worn during past weight loss times.. Those are about gone now and will need to do what you are sometime soon... Well, I really feel like going back to bed, but don't suppose I will.... Better get busy doing something, though... Have a great day.........TTYL................ Julie

Janet, we were posting at the same time I guess.... I love to watch the Food Network, too..... I love to watch Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives........ He's a hoot and the food is just amazing.. Having owned my own restaurant in another lifetime....I love to watch how they prepare their special items.... But, yah, it makes me hungry, too...

Hi everyone, I'm trying to get myself going, but I'm a bit weary... I did have Mimi today til 1:30......... She was in a good mood and it wasn't too hard on me... She slept til 8:30. I bought some new tables for my living room and they were delivered today. Had DH move some furniture before he went to work so I could get things the way I want them.. I really want to clean a bit and put up my fall decorations, but just can't get myself motivated... I had to stop and go measure some windows for a new renter in one of our commercial spots. She wanted to get new blinds. A new business moving in from out of town.... I also finished up the lease and got the keys ready.. They'll be here next Saturday to move stuff in and get ready to open.. So, I have accomplished some things, but just don't feel ambitious.. and I'M HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I remember why I don't like this 5 day pouch test... I feel like I could knaw someone's arm off.... I guess I need to find some sort of snack.. Yeah, Janet, where is Apples????? She didn't say she would be out late did she??? Hope nothing happened... I couldn't workout at 5:00 AM if my life depended on it I don't think.... good for you.... Sounds like Phyll, you're getting good advice. Best to be careful now so you will be great later.... Gitr........I know what you mean about men.. sometimes they just don't get it at all............. Mine would have run out to get me a cheeseburger!!!!! Well, better try to get something done... You all take care.. Julie

Morning............My little Mimi loves turtles... She says "toitley" and it's so cute............. But I've looked and looked and the only one I can find is a ceramic lawn ornament and she broke the base off of it already.. But she carries it like a doll and feeds it from one of her toy bottles.... I keep watching for a stuffed one, but so far no luck...... OH, and she likes bugs, too..... Toy ones........... she has 3 here now... A big plastic lady bug and 2 of those squiggley things from the dollar store that are made out of the slimmy feeling rubber.. She likes to sleep with those!!! My litte GIRL!!!!!!! If, it must be your turn to have a down time... Sorry you are worried for your job... that can't be any fun at all.... My DH is retired, too..... He was asked by a big farmer here to work for the summer and he gets way more hours than he really wants right now.. And the job was supposed to be over the end of Sept, but now it looks like it could go on all winter with grain hauling and such... Not what we both wanted out of retirement... However, the money is nice.. Hope your DH can find something that makes him content.... Well, I better go get dressed.... Have a walking date in a little while... I had a bad food day yesterday and have decided to do my version of the 5 day pouch test starting today.. I cannot stand those protein drinks so I have to modify things some, but I think it will help just the same... Have a good day everyone... TTYL....Julie

Evening gals, hope all are having a good evening.. I had a long day, but am relaxing now... Had to take our pickup into have some work done this morning so had to be to Bismarck by 9:00... Had to be with my mother, too, so she drove her car (Yeah!!!!!!) and followed me.. We left mine and took hers to do the rest of the day.. Had a nice breakfast with my aunt and then on to appts... The guy called from shop with a quote.. $305 + tax.... but.................... they did a free inspection and it needs to have brake work, power steering flush, and differential work for another $390.........so what did I want them to do...............TALK TO MY HUSBAND!!!!!! Thank goodness for cell phones.. I called DH and he called them and put them in their place about trying to bamboozal a woman!!!! Made it home in time to get Mimi when DD went to work... Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Mimi came down with the sniffles and a runny nose yesterday and was cranky last evening.. Figured she was so run down from not eating for a week.......... Called the sitter this morning early to see if she would still take her and she said yes... Well, this afternoon when she came she was in a great mood... Just a little sniffles yet, but not bad... She played and was a delight, but must not have had a nap like usual becasue she got cranky and finally went to sleep at 7:45... I'm going to have to sleep fast tonight as she will be up early I'm afraid............ Sharon, you hang in there.... DD will be fine... and so will Eli..... 1 Day, glad you are better... I took Tylenol caplets today and at first thought one went down wrong, but it must have slid through because that feeling went away fast.. It's been quiet on here today...... I'm hoping everyone is out enjoying life.... I'm feeling better this evening than I have felt in a long time.. Nurse called today to say that Tri-Care denied my MRI so doctor was writing a letter to try to convince them... We'll see... I'm off to rest............... Bless you all, you are in my prayers... TTYL...............Julie

Hello my dear friends.... I, too, am back from my weekend fun... We drove 180 miles to a family reunion picnic for DH's side... Was nice.... too much food of course..... But I did fairly well.... Did have 1/2 piece of rhubarb pie and a brownie.... splurged, I guess you would say.... otherwise a little chicken, some Beans and a bit of cabbage salad and some great homemade pickles.. I managed to come home with no pie.... gave all the leftovers away to people who were so tickled to have it... Just gave some of the Pasta salad that was left to my brother and half of the pie that was still here at home... So, my house is "clean" again... It was a good day and I have no regrets... A friend was here today and we went over to my gym and did a bit of a workout.. I have to be so careful of my neck so did nothing with my arms, but did manage to get some cardio in.. I used to own a fitness center (looooooong story!!!) like a Curves and still have all the equipment.. Right now we have an open rental space and have it set up in there.. I've been in recovery so much that I haven't been able to use it much.... Have to start somewhere and that was a start... My friend has lupus and her kidneys are very bad.. Doc told her she has to lose weight to be put on the transplant list, so she wants to try this to see if it will help.... Gives me a workout partner... We decided today that we should maybe start more with just walking than the machines... made a date for Wednesday morning... Jenno, I remember the first time I had communion after surgery.. I was on my way back to my seat when it dawned on me what I had done.. We use real bread... But I didn't have a problem... Always chew the bread well before swallowing... Eva, I so get you about the getting past your 32 pounds.. I have been to this place before other times and am so anxious to move into "uncharted waters".. We're going to make it.... just gotta keep going day by day.. and couple ouces here and there and soon another pound is gone.. It works for me...even if it does seem too slow sometimes... As long as we keep going down, that's all that matters.. It isn't a race.... its a way of life... I'm glad to hear you had such a good weekend, too... If, congrats on the loss.... It's funny how we can sometimes just feel like we have lost.. I've done that, too.... Sharon, I'm so happy for you and your DD.... One of these days I hope you can just breathe easy all the time instead of holding your breath............. And it is so nice to have this place to come and share everything with people who care... We are very fortunate to have found such good friends... Janet, hope you are feeling perky again real soon... LauraK, good job on throwing something in the trash.. It is liberating to be able to do that instead of putting it in your mouth... That idea of not wasting food is something that we have to forget... It is way better wasted than in our struggling bodies... So, good for you.. Well, I should do a couple more things before Mimi comes back....... She's with Great Grandma ("GG") right now. I should do some paperwork... You all have a good day... TTYL........... Julie

Morning........... I was hoping to sleep in today, but woke before 7:00 anyway... Oh, well......... TV is terrible on Saturdays... I finished my book and talked to DH for a bit and now trying to plan my day.. I decided on rhubarb pies to take to the picnic tomorrow.. Got those done last evening... It's not my favorite so not a big temptation for me... Will do a pasta salad this afternoon and be ready to leave by 8:00 am in the morning.. I asked my mother for rhubarb for 3-4 pies... She has a plant in her backyard...Well, she brought enough for 8-10, so need to deal with the rest today.. Freezer is what I'm thinking!!!! My loss held this morning... I usually try not to count on it until the scale says the same thing at least 2 days in a row... So, I'm hoping that much is gone again forever... Janet and Great.......... I think we all worry about regaining... It's a fact that many do gain back after a while. I think it's that feeling of "I'm feeling good, looking good, and I don't have to think about this anymore" that gets us... If we let up our guard this damn sickness (obesity) can jump up and bite us... You both have done so well, and I'm confident you aren't going to be one of those who goes backwards... Like I said before, we all fluctuate on a few pounds and this is just yours.... Keep up the good work...... Sharon, gosh I feel for you with all your mixed emotions.. Gotta be very hard for you... Just keep praying and trusting the things will be the way they are supposed to be..... I envy you your scrapbooking talent... I'm just not creative that way and don't enjoy it.. My pictures are just on my computer, too... I have them set to slideshow when my computer isn't active.. So I see them all the time.. Works for me.. I try to back up on a disk often... Nawlinz, I'm just amazed at how you could relate that story about your pictures without losing it... It must have been so hard for you... But I'm hoping all you lost was possessions and not anyone you loved... The rest can be replaced or remembered......... Are you all back to normal yet.... Bless you..... Laura K, welcome.. Yup, we're a busy bunch... But it's a great place to be......... Congrats on your success so far.. How far do you have to go to goal??? Well, time to get dressed and do something.... You all have a great weekend... TTYL........ Julie

Congratulations Laura, what a wonderful way to start the day.............. I'm happy for you... I actually broke my stall with a pound and a half gone... What a relief... We are going to make it to the end of this journey.... We have to.................. take care......... Julie

Good Morning everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm home alone, I slept pretty well.......just had a dip in the hot-tub to start my day......... don't plan to do too much......just re-group.. My back and neck are better after my treatment yesterday.. My baby is better and home with her mother...............so, I can breath easy today... Hope I didn't just jinx myself with that bold statement!!!!!!!!! I'm going to do a bit of paperwork here at my desk and then maybe sit and read a book.... Eva, your way sounds good, but don't have any tapes... Do you get those at the library or buy them? I like to put music on my TV when I'm working around the house or sitting her.. I like the oldies from 50's and 60's or Classic Country.. It is very soothing to me We are going to DH's family reunion picnic on Sunday.. Have to drive 3 1/2 hours and be there by noon, so have to take something that goes in the cooler and travels well... I'm thinking some sort of salad and maybe a pan of bars... Something that won't have to come back home with me!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can have a taste and be done with it....... Laura, glad you are happy with your workout.. I'm probably never going to have a trainer, but would like to just be able to do something sometime soon.. I have increased my walking and it seems to be okay... You go girl.... And, yes, sometimes it feels good to just let the computer rest a while.... Great, I understand your panic... I'm not at goal like you are, but I'm to a stage I've been more than once in my obese life... I feel that "panic", too, that I'll never get beyond this stage and then go backwards like all the times before... But, I think you should relax a bit.. Fluctuating on 5 pounds is something that "normal" people do.... I think this just means you are now normal... You'll take it off again and then you make gain a couple over the holidays or something like that... But this is okay......... You have done so well.... Give yourself a hug and be proud.... You should be!!!! Well, off to my day of leisure.... I wish you all a wonderful day, too............ Be back later.......... Julie

Meredith, I know I'm not Janet, but I've been where you are... Thing is that one salad is not going to undo anything you've already accomplished.. You learned a lesson and you just should forget it and start fresh tomorrow... As far as being stalled.............this is very normal... It must be some kind of test to see if we can perservere!!!! You just keep on doing what you have been and one of these days the scale will jump and you'll wonder how the heck that happened... Yes, you can do this............ no problem..... you've got us, remember?!!!!! Night...... Julie

Morning all, I did finally get some sleep last night but not all that restful... I ended up with a hot pack on my neck sitting in my recliner.... Got a couple hours anyway... I'm so happy to report that Mimi slept through the night.. This morning I tried to get her to eat.....she'll play with the food but won't put it in her mouth... gun shy I imagine.. She had a thick milk shake that I put protein powder in... Good idea Laura!!! She filled her diaper this morning..... took a while but she accomplished it and came and handed me the diaper!! Thanks Mimi.... I was able to dress her and do her hair....something she wouldn't let me do the last 2 days... we had to fight her to get a bath.... So, seeing as she was in good spirits and without any Motrin since yesterday about 3:00, I asked her if she wanted to go visit Great Grandma and she said yes.. So I just left her there for a couple hours so I can get a break... I think we finally made it over the hump... She still picks at her mouth and whines a bit, but nothing like before... My little 15 month old great niece had it, too..... In a different town and they haven't seen each other... She got the blisters all over her feet... Poor baby... Her daddy thought her shoes were too tight and making the blisters... She was exposed at daycare, too... On to other good news..... My scale is now saying a number lower than it's been in a very long while... I'm overjoyed..........maybe this is the pound and a half I needed to break the stalled cycle.... I'm hoping so.. I really didn't have a great day yesterday.. Even had a piece of banana bread... with butter..... But I'm happy.... and I enjoyed the bread!!!! Arlene, glad you feel back to normal.... Eva... I get that way with a book, too.. I love murder mysteries.. Don't know why, but they really get my attention.. I like JD Robb and James Patterson and also Nora Roberts.... However, I read in spurts... Haven't for a couple months now... I'm trying to get into my crocheting right now as I need to get some baby gifts ready for new babies on the way.. I finished a beuatiful blue baby afghan and am working on a little pink sweater... I love doing baby things as I can start and finish in a short time... I hate projects that drag on forever... I'm going to do my hair and watch Y & R and then be ready to go to Bismarck with DD for her job interview.. I'm going to wash my car and then see the chiropractor while she is busy.. Since it's 40 miles we try to combine things on a trip if possible.. Don't know if Mimi will be going or not.... GG would love to keep her a while longer... Bye now gals, have a great day... Julie

Hi gang, it's 1L30 am here and I'm up, but not on account of Mimi..... My shoulder is throbbing and won't let me relax and sleep... I've taken Tylenol and usually that will relax me and let me fall asleep.... not tonight.. It hasn't been this bad for a couple weeks now. I thought it was getting better... I suppose I have overdone things with Mimi the last couple of days and re-aggrevated it... Wonderfull.. I just rubbed it down with some anelgesic cream and will hope it will be better soon.. Thought I would catch up here a little before laying down again... Meredith, wish had your energy.. I know you are tired at the end of the day, but that's a good thing really... You keep going and your energy levels wil increase. The class sounds like way more than my body could tolerate, but I'm 30 some years older than you..... have fun while you're at it.. By the time you get this weight all off you will be toned and absolutely gorgeous... Janet, I'm terrible about pictures... I have them all on the computer, but don't print them out... unless I want one for something special.. and I don't do all that fancy scrapbookking like some do.. I do copy mine to disc so I don't lose them...... I liked it better when I had to take the film in... Then I had the pictures in my hand.. Sometimes all this technology isn't such a good thing... Good luck getting it all organized... Arlene, hope everything is okay with you.. Your doc will help you figure it out I'm sure.. How is your DH doing? Laura, I know what you mean about that stuffed feeling. I swore I'd never have to feel that again, but I have and I hate it... Glad your little one is back to himself now.. Probably learned a big lesson..... Mimi had a late evening nap, but she went to bed with DH at about 11:00 and haven't heard from her yet.. I've got my fingers crossed... with this shoulder thing I could stand to have her sleep a long while yet before she is up...... We'll see... so I'm going to go try to sleep again....see if this cream will make any difference.. Goodnight........... Julie

OK, count me in.............. I'm being brave............ Laura, I come from a community like Apples, too.... It's the midwest........... we live in small towns and have large families.... There were 500 at my wedding 15 years ago... However, I didn't do a supper... Had the service at 7:00, then a reception with cheese, crackers, bars, cake and punch and ect.... then a dance and served sloppy joes and chips at 11:00...... Short and sweet..... happily married and not still paying off the debt..... Mimi is sleeping again and doesn't want to get up.... she has her days and nights mixed up.... Still very fussy and crabby... She doesn't speak full sentences yet, but you definitely get the idea of what she means when she says, "go away"!!!!! and owie owie.... this is DD's last night for this week.... She has an interview tomorrow with another company right here at home.... more money, no nights... The hours are still odd, but not nights.. 4:30 am to 2:00 pm..... Just have to go to bed early.. Much easier on both of us.. I've got my fingers crossed and my prayers said..... I'm curious about these erosion symptoms, too... Doesn't sound fun and I'm sure you were a bit creeped out, Great...... Just had a nice warm bath and am ready to sleep, but it's only 8:00 and don't know what the night holds with Mimi.... Talk to you all tomorrow... Julie