One Step at a Time - October 2018

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Hi all. We've been hit with wind today. It's calmed down now but was bad in some areas.
Had to do some deep breathing and talking to myself at work today. So tired of the snarky attitude of a woman at work. But, I was able to let it go. Just took me awhile. LOL

I am sorry that I haven't been posting much. Just not much really going on. I will try to think of some boring items to share with you. We are still working out the kinks in the hot tub but it's going pretty well. No yucky water but I guess not perfect readings. Anyway, we are enjoying it and I'm still glad we got it. I was beginning to wonder when the water started to get cloudy the 2nd time. But, we salvaged it.
We saw Savannah for a few minutes on Saturday but the we left to run our errands. When we came home, she was asleep. They are coming over on Wednesday for Mom's birthday. 91 years old.
Well, the show Mom is on TV so I keep getting distracted. Hope everyone is happy & healthy (especially you Gladys!)

[NoSugar]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Sorry weren’t feeling well, [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION]. I have a crazy montelukast story – Last May I was really sick with what seemed like a cold but it was very bad and went on for weeks. I finally went to a person who turned out to be a real pill pusher and came home with five prescriptions, including steroids, anabiotics, Mucinex, and I don’t even know what else but one of them was montelukast. I was kind of freaked out about all the drugs so I only took steroids, anabiotics, and Mucinex and eventually recovered. Well – a couple of WEEKS ago I received a letter that said that I was listed as a person who received montelukast during the time that several lots were not actually that drug!! I was glad that I hadn’t taken them! I took my bottle to the Rx to see if they were the right thing. They were but they interestingly, they wouldn’t tell me what they could have been

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Hi Bird and NS. I missed your post yesterday, Bird. Hope you're feeling better today.
NS, scary about the med being wrong!!!!

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

[MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION] that is crazy!...lucky you didn't take it whatever it was. I have some inhaled steroids I take sometimes, but they really cause me some mental problems, so I try not to use them. Montelukast causes me to have nightmares, so I just take it sometimes, and 1/2 a pill......so I am going to Alaska on the 29th. I got tired of trying to decide, so I am just going. 32 hours on the return, I will be stuck overnight in Ketchikan, which isn't a bad place to overnight....Nora, glad you got to see S and they will be over for bday. 91 is wonderful. My mom is 81 I think. This is the longest anyone in my family has lived....well, I am feeling better today...b

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

[MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION] I work for an allergist and we got notification about the mix up with the montelukast. I have the name of the drug at work that was mixed up. I can let you know the name if you want. It was a cardiac drug. We had to notify a lot of our patients. It was quite a big deal. Glad you decided not to take it. It's pretty typical to get steroids for a cold, allergy and asthma symptoms. [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], I don't think it's so unusual for you not to talk to a lot of people. The only thing I could add is if your not ok with it. Does it concern you? I'm pretty much to myself too. I like being outside too. Windows open, blinds up. I need that daylight! Have a wonderful time in Alaska! I guess it's probably already cold there, but it must be so beautiful there. I just finished a book about Alaska and how beautiful it is. Also how hard the winters are. Does your mom ever tell you about the winters there? [MENTION=5628]Nora[/MENTION], it's ok if you have nothing to share, that's not a bad thing. I'm glad you kept your cool at work. Is there anything good about your job at all? I. Glad you'll be seeing Savannah again this week. [MENTION=6149]Paul[/MENTION]y, what are the boys going to be for Halloween. You dress up too, don't you?
A long day at work, but a tough day here is still easier than an easy day at my other job. Speaking of which a former coworker from the hospital called me today. She is out of work because she had surgery. She is doing fine, but I did catch up on some department gossip. I don't know if any of you remember me mentioning another former coworker who had an al problem. She had completed two rehabs, (IOP and IP) before I left last August. She had been drinking at work again. I don't know all the details but she went to employee health drunk and told them she needs help again. Just slightly different than my story, the hospital is giving her a final chance. She had to go to IP rehab again and will return to work next week. She will be subjected to random drug and alcohol testing. If she tests positive, she is out. Really? Again I need to let it go, because I don't know all the details. I wish her the best. We all know how sinister this addiction is.
Well, Nora, I think I'm making up for you not having a lot to say.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Wow! Liz - I can't believe that they are giving her another chance. That is really screwed up how they're playing favorites. I'm so glad that you found a job that you like even though it's hard some days.

And totally scary about that medication!! Wow - NS, I'm so glad you didn't take it.

Bird, I'm glad that you're going to Alaska. I hope that it's a really good trip.

Pauly, Rusty and visitors - a big hello with lots of hugs. :hug:

Going to go to bed. Mom got a little agitated tonight and I just got her to bed. I hope she can calm down.
[MENTION=8902]Glass Half Empty[/MENTION] - I hope that you are busy getting well. :heartbeat:

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Hi all
Sorry I've been absent. I've been following your news - sorry I don't have the energy to reply at the moment. It hurts if I sit upright for too long

My cough is finally starting to improve but very slowly. I think at last count I'm on about 10 different drugs: either for asthma, sinus or my esophageal disorder, while they try to work out which is the main culprit. I'll be seeing the doc again on Friday to get the results of the CT scan and some other tests.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Morning friends,((hugs)) Glassy,that is just awful you're still so sick! Please keep us posted on what the CT scan says,my mom had bronchitis once that lasted for ages! I wonder if it could be that,be well and take care of yourself,Liz,thats a sad story about the coworker,we have one too that is great for a bit then relapses and starts calling in(not talking about me) I just feel bad for her,we know how crippling addiction can be,crazy about that med mix up,Bird,glad you're feeling a bit better,Nora,sorry mom was agitated last night poor thing Rusty,hope all is well with you,much love to all and wishes for a wonderful AF Wednesday!

[NoSugar]

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[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION], wow! a heart drug. I am glad I decided not to take it but that pretty much was just luck. It must be awful when your office has to deal with that type of problem. It sounds like you are sensitive to medication, [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION]. Hopefully you can avoid taking much. I'm sorry you're so sick, @glasshalfempty. It sounds like you have a very busy life so that must be frustrating. Spring illnesses like you are having are especially annoying, like mine last May was for me. Have a happy day, all steppers. :heart: NS

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Hi all,
Glassie, glad you checked in, hope they figure out what it is so you can get to feeling better...Nora, are you having a bday party for your mom? Sorry about the gal at work.....Lizann, sounds like that lady needs a different rehab, that one doesn't work huh? Well my mom doesn't tell me about the winter cuz she never talks to me, but I have been there in winter once. I have decided to wait till summer to go, I changed my reservation this morn. Nothing going on here either. Waving at Pauly and n.s......later

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Bird,I think thats a better idea to wait for the summer that way it'll feel like a vacay,,I think it's good you're going to see her cuz she is getting older and you don't wanna have any regrets,doesn't sound like you guys are too close but what the hell,may as well go see her just to be at peace inside ya know? Hi NS,glad you didn't take that medicine either yikes! No boys today,well Rome for a bit while their dad picked up Lou,I feel lonely without them in the evening on Wed and Thurs,I should feel relaxed but I just feel a bit bored,luckily they're playing scary movies on sci-fy channel for October the other night was Wrong Turn last night was Texas chainsaw massacre 3-D I haven't checked what's on tonight hopefully something good haha

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

[MENTION=6149]Paul[/MENTION]y scary movies at night? Couldn't do it, I'd be having nightmares! I'm glad your found something constructive to do, though:congratulatory:
GLassy, thanks for checking in. Wow, whatever you've got, you've got it good. Hope you're on the mend soon. Please keep us posted, if you don't mind. [MENTION=5628]Nora[/MENTION], happy birthday to your mom! She is so lucky to have you, you take such good care of her. I so get the agitation thing, that can be overwhelming. Hopefully today is a better day. [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION] I hope I didn't say something to sway your decision to go Alaska now. I do think summer is a better idea as I hear daylight is nice and long. Alaska is on my bucket list! Maybe some day. Does your mother know you are coming?
My mom was here today and Logan was running all over. I was trying to help mom figure out some insurance stuff. Total bedlam, I think my mom was overwhelmed. Sometimes I feel like I'm going in all different directions. We need to help mom get the house ready for winter. nit exactly sure what that involves. I'm afraid she going to try to do a lot of this stuff on her own.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Hi everyone. Just wanted to check in. Sending everyone positive energy. Especially Glassie. :hug:

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Quiet here today. How was everyone's day? I had to go to the dentist for a crown I went to a new dentist and it really wasn't too bad. The manicure I got afterwards was definitely more enjoyable. Not sure I like the color pink I got, oh well. It was a lot colder here today. Nothing else really going here. Mom is on so I think I'll go watch it. Hope everyone's doing ok.

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - October 2018

Hi all,
Got my blinker fixed after trying to do it myself, which was turning out to be a pain in the ass haha. Burned about a million boxes I had thrown out in the yard when I moved in. A nice cooler day....yeah, I think it will be better to go to AK in summer, I decided after talking to dd2 about it awhile. I sent my mom a letter today to let her know. I just can't deal with that long flight right now, it scares me badly. I need a few months to psych myself up...Pauly, scary movies scare me. I used to like them a lot, but now that I live alone they freak me out. Books too.....Lizann, good on the crown. I need to go to the dentist too. The insurance stuff sounds like a pain...Nora, looks like your mom had a nice bday.....guess I will watch some tv..