One Step at a Time - September 2013

[Kradle123]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Oh K9, sweet woman :l having our children really is like walking around with your heart hanging on your shirt :h:h

And I think squeezing anal glands is a brave alternative to drinking!

Mama I need to check out clays star web site...no matter how crazy they make us, they still make us proud! :l

Nora, Lizann, Dottie, Glass.- thinking of you all. Sleep well and congrats another hard won day back for ourselves. :l

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Dottie I'm glad they didn't find anything but gee that's a mystery. What's the next step? Do they have any other tests in mind?

I hope the rest of you are all hanging in there. Any news yet K9? Mama have you let Clay out of his room yet? Kradle, how are your girls, is Sedona over her meltdown from the other night?

:wavin: to Nora, Pauly, Lizann, Caper, JDG, FD and FT. Sorry if I missed anyone. :l

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I tried to log in late last night and could not connect
three hour therapy again....exhausting but good. It was about showing those around you that you love them. NO problem with that one here. I am too lovey-dovey!!
gotta blaze...just wanted to see if K9 had checked in after the doctor
and for now....Clay still has his head attached
YAY Dottie....I feel so much better about you.
Pop is ok for now
I'll check in later

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

hey everybody,trying to peel my ass outta bed to get ready for work! mr.sandman didnt feel like hangin around last nite,so i over compensated with too much coffee,now i feel weird,anyways you guys have a great day,at least try to,thinking of you k9, luv to all

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hi Everyone!

I was too mentally drained to check in last night...I was in bed by 7:30! The doctor appointment went well. I ended up staying in the room while Sierra talked to the doctor. I was glad too because sometimes the doctor gets to talking and it's hard to get a word in, so I had to jump in and ask Sierra "wasn't there one more thing you wanted to tell the doctor?" and that was when she was able to bring up cutting. The doctor said "Well this sort of changes things"...so I was glad to be there because otherwise would it have even come out? Sierra even told me later that she's so happy that I am there to fight for her. And later in the evening she was so happy (probably relieved) and she kept thanking me for all I do for her. Awww my sweet girl, she's having problems but I know we'll get through this. They gave her some medication...it's for bipolar/schizophrenia and all those other mental issues. I don't know that I agree with it being THAT serious...but it is supposed to help "level out moods". I am going to look into getting her into a therapist too...a male this time, she did not click with the female that she was seeing before (only 3 times).

On another note, the chihuahua has a fox tail embedded in her anal gland. The fun never stops! She's on anti-inflamatories and pain meds. She crapped in the living room and growled at me this morning, so I think she's almost back to normal. LOL

Thank you all for your thoughts and wishes. I hope to high heaven that I have nothing else to report any time soon!

Love you guys!!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

a FOX tail?? as in animal or plant??
those meds kindof scare me Niner.... that's heavy-duty ammo..... but I am so glad you got to talk to someone
Clay was up and dressed at 6:30 this morning.....:shocked:
I gave him a big hug last night and we cuddled for about 1/2 a second....
His stupid english teacher started a bunch of drama about him not turning in a paper....so hubs and I went ballistic...and I'll be damned if the biatch didn't find it on her desk....
poor kid.....
ok...off to my 3rd conference call today
I love you all so much....
Bri is a wreck today too as it's the three month anniversary of her best friend being killed in a drunk driving accident.....

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Just a quick check in to give K9 a big hug. I'm so glad that Sierra has you. :h:h

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

A fox tail as in plant...you know those annoying little stickly things that are EVERYWHERE? I am constantly picking them out of Jack's paws. No idea how one got up Lucy's butt. LOL

Thank you Nora! I seriously considered drinking over this...longer than I've ever entertained the thought so far...but then again what kind of example would that set for Sierra? When things get tough I drink and she cuts? NO NO and NO. I TTFP x 2 today and will continue to do so. We both need to learn that sometimes life just flat out sucks but we can get through it!

Mama - I know the meds seem like overkill, but I am willing to try them, we have a check up in 6 weeks to see how things are going. She DID sleep well last night with no "voices". I hate to "drug" my child, but if it helps...well then it helps. Believe me I will be closely monitoring. Last night I even found a new spot for ALL of our medication that she can't find. Not that she would...but you have to be careful. She comes to me for her medication at night...I am the PILL POLICE and will remain so!

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

It is day 18 and it is going pretty well...I should not drink on the anticoagulant meds I am on so that sort of keeps me grounded but I wont lie that the thought of having some wine to numb all this has come up...old habits die hard...but I have NOT given in to the urges or thoughts...been drinking gallons of water. I have this cool pitcher that has a place for my lemon and mint so the water is infused...tastes pretty good.
Going to take it easy today and tomorrow...going to catch up on chores..the laundry is overflowing the hamper...dh has forgotten how to start the washing machine I guess....
dottie

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

good news Dottie
K9 - I would try anything for my babies too...I completely understand.
EXCELLENT idea on being Pill Police....has got me thinking.......hmmmmmmmmmmm
a good night's sleep will do the baby wonders!!
Pop being so ill has driven the point home that I HAVE to be there too......booze is not an option right now, but SOOOOOOO appealing at times......for now I rely on Kleenex!!
Life does suck sometimes...but not as much as it would if I didn't have ya'll

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I just went to Walmart and bought a "Lock Box" for the medication. I hate to be overdramatic but I never in a million bazillion years would have thought my baby would "hear voices"....better safe than sorry. Not that I don't trust her....but I just feel they need to be locked up.

You sound good Dottie...I hope you get some much-needed rest!

Now that I've thought about it....is locking up the meds a bit over-the-top? I am new to all of this.

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I found out today that I have glaucoma... doesn't pay to get old... but, relatively speaking, it's better to find this out now then when they first thought I might have it back in the 70s. Anyway.. just checking in here while I am doing my continuing R.E. ed.... You must have to do that in Florida, too, don't you Mama? How painful is it there? Here in MA, the classes are worse than a slow death! I'd rather gouge out my eyes... I guess that would make glaucoma a minor problem.
K9 ... again, you are doing a great job... don't ever doubt yourself....
GHE and Nora.. thanks for the mention.... I appreciate it.....

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I don't think locking them up is over the top K9...play it by ear.
So Sorry Caper...no I don't have to do continuing ed for my job......not yet. Give the state time to figure how much money they could make.....

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Oh, Mama... you should be glad you're not doing RE here.. MA loves making money off us....

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Oh Caper. :l I am so sorry to hear that you have glaucoma. I don't know much about how they treat it? Is this something that they have been watching on you since the 70's???

K9 - I don't think you are being too careful regarding the medicine box. Obviously she is having some issues that you never would have suspected. It is just smart of you to keep the medicine locked up. It is much better to be safe.
(Glad you TTFP, my dear friend :l)

Ok - I'll be back on tonight. Just had to check in.

Love & hugs to everyone......

PS - CAPER - I'm glad you're here. :h