long time...

Well.. yesterday was my birthday. I turned 27. I've been super busy and even sick.

Bayvin is going to a parent participation preschool. She's having lots of fun. Just gets to play with kids 3 days a week. Even has some boyfriends.. *wink wink* She's just adorable, such a little KID! She'll say bye to the kids, see you next time and just walk off and big and tall, and I just can't get over it!

March 3rd, my dad had bypass surgery. I flew out to Wisconsin on March 2nd, it was a very very long day. But I was there to see him before he went in. It went very very well, he hadn't had a heart attack, so his heart was still in good condition. But he had 4 bypasses. He's doing great now. We'll be going out there in June or July. What's even cooler is that I can get a deal and all 3 tickets will be purchased with the miles that I have!

I've had a really bad head cold the last week, still in my throat pretty bad now, seems to be going into the lungs, dunno, hoping I get better very soon. Instantly would be the best.

Happy Valentine's Day

good news

Chest X-ray was negative. Bayvin got her skin test done and she tested negative. Grif is gonna get his soon, supposedly the doc's office has yet to call me back. Told me they have to get doc approval and to make sure they actually have it, pretty much went "what the fuck" but whatever. Hate that doctor and her office, so by March he's gonna have my doctor.

news of the week

Well.
I took a tour of the Parent Participation Preschool in town, cause its cheap and was/is gonna put Bayvin in it. Because parents participation and are like teachers, I had to get a TB skin test taken.

It is positive. I have to get a chest x-ray done on monday and Grif and Bayvin both have to be tested. If its inactive I have to take a drug for the next 6 months, I don't seem to have any symptoms so I don't think it could be active, so we'll just wait to see what the x-ray says.

my new thing

Magnetic Wrap Bracelets/Necklaces

They're so cool. Brenda got one for christmas and we thought they were so cool, I found some more on ebay and I bought 2 for me, and she got 2 for her birthday, and I bought more of the hematite magnetics to make our own!
Here's the one I bought:

and here are 2 that I've made so far.

The red one is a little small, ran out of beads, so I might remake it, but I got a bunch more beads to make more. There's suppose to be some magnetic healing or whatever associated, but I just think they're cool. Plus they don't pinch the hairs on my arms like stretchy bracelets. And with making my own I can make matching earrings.

my new desk!

Besides the fact that I can stand up and type (its a little tall) its freaking awesome! Got lots of drawer space and desk space. Though I think the DVD shelves might have to get moved up a bit, but I'm so happy to have a real desk.

time for an update...

Not much really going on. Grif is sick, has an ear infection and bronchitis. Bayvin has a little cough, but doesn't seem to bother her.

My back is better. The chiropractor must have fixed something and it just took a couple weeks to set in or something. My hips get a little funky still. Not as bad as they used to be though. Just need to start getting back to the gym now.

The biggest news is now I almost hate my dogs. Both Nya and Nox supposedly got into our back neighbors backyard and they had to call Animal Control, and because they are trying to be friendly, made sure the officer didn't charge us a $500 fine. How and Where they got out is a mystery, I called the animal control guy back, but he didn't return my call. Pretty much pissed me off there, they obviously don't want us to fix it if they aren't gonna tell us HOW they got in there. They couldn't have jumped the fence. It was almost like they didn't have our dogs. They said they were acting vicious (not our dogs) and that they didn't have tags on, and bullshit they do, told him that was a lie, both dogs are licensed. So the only thing I can guess was that he wasn't close enough to even know. So I just don't get it and he didn't call me back.

And Nya is becoming an even MORE pain, she puts her paws on TOP of the table and reaches everything and now is even doing the counter! She got ahold of a airfreshener set, new in box, tore it open and even punctured one of the fresheners. I'm sure that tasted wonderful. After getting punished, a couple hours later I found the plugin thing outside, and it was on top of the counter again. She is one dumb dog. I think the only reason she can't get in the garbage is cause she can't figure out the door. I know if Nox wanted it bad enough she'd do it, I think Nya is just too stupid.

We saw King Kong. Cool effects and all, but I left the theatre thinking that was too long to sit for that movie. Guess I never realized there wasn't that much to that story.

Have I mentioned that Bayvin is starting Kindergarten in the fall? Cause I'm still freaking bout that one. But I'm sure I'll be ready when the time comes, I'm sure she's mostly ready. She gets really excited when we talk about it. March 6th is when registration is, so I got a little over a month to really think about it. I was really wanting to get her into some preschool before, but dunno if that'll happen or not. But if I get a full time job, I guess it would be. I'm so used to being with her all day, I'm gonna miss that.


Bayvin got a new skirt

the cutest girl ever!!

Merry Christmas!

and Happy Holidays! and stuff!

Done with the Chiropractor

Went to see him 5 times, 4 times last week and today. Hasn't helped. A Real bummer, I was hoping it would do something and be closer to finding out what the hell is wrong with my back. He did mention if they can't find anything muscle wise or we begin to run out of ideas, have them check my organs. Oh fun. He's thinking it could be something on my ovaries or uterus or something causing the pain... so lovely huh? But I don't think that could be causing the pain in my hips, but never know.. just wish I could automatically just know.. and then could fix it or deal with it or whatever.

Niri is the most precious cat ever. She tries to give me hugs when I'm just sitting here typing, and leans up against me and purrs, its so adorable, she's got food and everything, so I know its not cause she wants something! I picked a good cat.

So I really gotta clean up the house this week. Lots of people gonna be here this weekend. Every time I think about it though I get tired. I gotta clean up the guest room, cause people will be staying in there, I have to clean our room and our bathroom because people will be trafficing through (the only shower is in our room, 3 full bathrooms and only 1 shower), I have to clean up the living room, and the kitchen. Told Grif he has to do the den, since HIS puppy is the one that shredded soda boxes and tree stumps all over the floor, AND he has to clean up the upstairs cause in-laws will be up there. 2700 square feet becomes WAY too much when you have to super clean for holidays.

group picture

spent the night in ER

Yep.
I had a headache since afternoon of Tuesday, and it wasn't going anyway, and I started to get nauseous it was so bad, and vicodin wasn't helping it, I tried to take other stuff, advil, aleve, whatever, wasn't helping. I get them now and again, but usually I get feel sick, dont' ever throw up, well I did twice yesterday, the second time was around 11:00pm and I couldn't take the pain in my back when I did it, so I couldn't risk throwing up again. Went to ER, they gave me an IV and some drugs, and I layed there freezing my ass off for a couple hours and then they took the IV, doc came in (yeah think it was like 1:30 when the doc came in, took forfreakingever) Just asked what was going on, ok, we'll get you some more drugs, and that's it, they gave me a Vicodin 10, which I already had at home, but whatever. Funny thing, they asked if I wanted 2, TWO 10s... I'm sure I would have passed out with that. I went home about 3:30am with a prescription for migraine medicine and some depositories if I get nauseous again. I would think the thought of putting something up my ass would make me MORE nauseous, dunno if I'd use those, and if the migraine medicine actually helped the nausea would be gone anyway.

Feeling better today, don't have a headache.

Been seeing a chiropractor too. I've seen him twice, seeing him again today. Hasn't help yet.

Saw my doc again, gave me a prescription for 120 vicodin, its a LOT, and told me to keep pestering the doctor's office and I should get in sooner. But that's all that they can do for me, is give me pain meds, they're all out of ideas which is why I'm going to the specialist.

it just sucks

That everything medical has to take so freaking long. And no doctor's office seems to ever been any better. Its been 2 weeks since the referal went out, when I called today they said they had gotten it. Now, if I hadn't called, when would I have gotten the message, and how long have they had the news? And unfortunately it wouldn't matter, cause I don't get to see the doctor til January 19th. I'm on a cancellation list, incase someone cancels, but that's still a long time.

So I call the doctor's office in what I would think would be enough time, based on what medication I have left. My doc couldn't see me til thursday next week, yet my vicodin should be gone. For some reason she can't give me any more medication and unless she reevaluates. re-evaluate what? I haven't changed, just the medication doesn't work. What the hell. I had to leave yet another message to tell her well if she can't see me then another doctor does, and OF COURSE that was at 2pm yesterday, roughly, probably earlier and I didn't get a response, yet their phones and doctors are there until at least 6pm.

I keep telling myself that this doctor is better, they gave me free medication. One doctor FINALLY said that the scoliosis wouldn't be causing my pain. The other doctor blew it off that it was scoliosis and I needed PT and that's it. But the fact that my condition doesn't change, besides get worse cause none of the medication seems to help me anymore, that I somehow need to get reevaluated. For what? what are they gonna do? Nothing, they already refered me to a specialist.

The whole thing just sucks and I get stuck here sitting and laying and standing in pain, not that its is like a 10 that I need to go to the ER, its just that its constantly at a 4 or 5, constantly, and its just so wearing.

Bayvin's picture!!

oh right, the picture!

Heh, side effect, I can't think as well. Or maybe its an excuse.

Baclofen

Friday I was prescribed Baclofen. My friend Mike said that's what he's on and it really helps. Its a muscle relaxer and reduces pain and discomfort for nerve disorders, which seems to be what's wrong with my hips, they are getting worse than my back. But so far its not helping. I'm guessing I have to give it a few days, so I guess by Wednesday (which is probably when I'll be out of Vicodin) I'll have to give the doc a call if its not working. AND find out anything on the referal. Mornings are really really bad. Its unbelievable how much it hurts to get out of bed. Celebrex stopped working completely. And its gone so I'm not on that anymore. Spose I should call the doc on monday and let them know that I'm not on that anymore incase they still wanted me on it. 3 drugs a day, that would be wonderful. But Baclofen is suppose to do what Celebrex does too besides the muscle relaxing thing. My muscles aren't relaxed yet, but they sure are tingling from the Vicodin. I really like Vicodin, cept when I have to take care of Bayvin, or drive, or just plain do anything, cause I can't on it!

We got christmas pictures taken, they were so good this year! Cept for the nightmare of finding what to wear. But it turned out good, so I'm happy. We're starting after Christmas this year to find stuff for next year, to get it on sale and stuff. Hopefully I don't get fatter or anything. If anything it'll be a little big, damnit, I'm gonna lose weight soon as this damn back thing is done! They weighed me at 154 last time I was at the doc's office (um, 2 weeks ago) I at least want to get in shape and get these pants fitting better. I think about 140 would be good.

new printer

Well I got a new all in one printer. Canon Pixma MF760. Its pretty cool. I looked over ratings for a bunch, supposedly some HP was the bomb, but I like the seperate ink cartidges. It doesn't fax, but that's alright. The old one should still fax ok, just the fast printing on it doesn't work and neither does the copying, i'm hoping the scanning does work or faxign won't work. So I paid a total of $250 for the printer, so that puts off me getting a laptop. Soon as all my business stuff is paid off I get to get a laptop! If I can take a laptop on the tours, it should cut down on any bad looking images, or me having to fix them up. There have been some really dark shots and I don't notice it til I get home and look at them, Even some look fine through the window, but when they get stitched, it messed up some of the coloring. So if I could see if before I leave, I can make sure they are all GREAT. Also it'll have a CD burner, so I'll be able to give them any still pictures right there. It'll be cool :)

post Thanksgiving...

So I forgot to post on Thanksgiving and say happy Thanksgiving, big whoop! The exciting news, or sad news depending on how you look at it. I got up on 7:30am on friday to join the masses in holiday shopping. I was probably lucky we were in Sonora, not quite as busy. UNFORTUNATELY they were out of the Dual Layer DVD Burner that I wanted to get for $20, on the good side, they still had to 200gb harddrive that I wanted for $30. Though the HD isn't quite a christmas present anymore, heh, but you can't pass up that deal! Its just too good. So I'm still on the thinking end of presents for Grif. As far as presents for Bayvin go, I haven't even started. I have NO clue. I've gotten her a couple little things, but nothing big. I was thinking one of those big play Kitchens, but I'm not sure. Could get her a few more little toys, but then she's got so many little toys that I gotta get more storage boxes to sort out the crap. And she SO doesn't need anymore clothes.

Neither do I now... well shirts I always need. But I'm good on jeans. Mervyn's were having a GREAT sale on the jeans I like; Gloria Vanderbuilt - Giselle; usually $38 (though they're almost always on sale, but normally on sale for $29.99 or something) they were on sale for $21.99! So I bought one... and was gonna buy another, but instead Gottshalks was having them on sale 50% off which made they $19! AND cause I was there on the busiest freaking shopping day of the year, they were another 20% off that! And then I went out the next day and bought another pair, so I have 4 total now :) Now I just need to lose a little weight to make them fit better. Its cool cause they're stretchy, and according to them I'm almost a size 10.. but the size 12 is a little baggy... just need to lose that flab. Speaking of which...

So I'm getting referred to a back pain specialist PT person. On Wednesday they had given me Robaxin (muscle relaxer) and it didn't do jack. So I called today and they gave me Vicodin, it helps a little, but if I took more than 5/500 (every 4 hours) I'd be too loopy. So I'll give it a few days. Its also not good to be on vicodin a long while.

So my printer that I was so excited I got so cheap and was an all in one deal... well it sucks. though could be the paper, but I got this postcard paper, and when the printer does actually take it, when I try to print on the other side, the paper comes apart in the middle and it doesn't print the bottom two. Damn perforations and stuff. Gonna have to check if there's a paper setting for card stock and maybe it'll handle it better. If not I wasted money on that paper, and to use what I already did, I have to go spend more money.

I got the perfect thing for Niri's room, (second bedroom) since the litter box is in there, it smells a bit. Glade - Wisp... shoots out a little blast of scent every few seconds... can't smell the litter box at ALL, and it smells like berry bubblegum everytime you go in, its sooo nice! I got the new Glade Scented Oil Candles, candle is suppose to melt down into oil and keep it scent and of course blow out the flame and everything (berry scent as well) but haven't tried it yet.

This weekend we're going to get christmas pictures taken. Guys are black on black, Grandma and me are white shirts, black skirts, and Bayvin has this cute red Audrey Hepburn dress with a short red velvet jacket with a white fur collar and cuffs, its SO adorable! Next year we gotta go simple again, its always SO hard to match Bayvin, needs to be cute shirt and jeans, its always easy! Or go really cool and make the guys wear suits and us wear evening gowns! Yeah, that'll happen.... well Burlington Coat Factory does have really good prices on evening gowns....even suit jackets.

MRI results

No herniated discs or anything out of the ordinary cept for the mild scoliosis...

Still waiting for a phone call from the doc to have an appointment to figure out what's next. Hm, anti-inflammatories aren't working that well, still get shooting pain, the MRI was excruiating, which means I can't lay down on the floor or anything for 20 minutes, and physical therapy doesn't help, and can infact make it worse. So what is the next step?

Ugh.

Bayvin's Birthday!!

She had a GREAT day yesterday. We wanted to start out with chocolate chip pancakes, but not until I was back from the store was I informed we didn't have chocolate chips. But I got her a princess cake, princess balloons and some roses. She of course went "oh my GOSH! Are those for me?!" yep! "oh thank you mom! They're so beautiful! I love em!" She is the biggest gusher ever! She had no problem gushing over all the presents she got and saying a big thank you to everyone. It was too funny. Dave and Lesley got her a box of dressup clothes so the night ended with her changing every 5 minutes, running over to the mirror and giggling.

Harry Potter was really good, kinda scary in parts but she didn't seem to mind, she said she liked it and when I asked her if it was scary, she said just a little bit, but she liked it anyway.

Then we went to John's Incredible Pizza Place, and she had LOTS of fun, even we had fun, Grif and I went to spend tokens on the thing where the tokens slide off the edge and give you tickets. Well this one had this bucket thing that a token could slide into, if you got it in there you'd get extra tickets, and we found out if it gets full, it tips! Well the last token we had, I put it in, lands in there and tips, like almost 200 tickets spit out! It was cool! We're up to about a total of 1500 tickets (from like the last year) we're saving up to get Bayvin a good toy of some kind.
Here are some pictures

Grandma and Grandpa Scannel got her the same card :)