Woke up Friday to my son yelling, "MOM!! The fish tank is EMPTY but the pump is running! The floor is soaked too!" I ran out to find just barely enough water for my biggest Molly fish to swim in and my living room flooded. :(
Quick trip to Petsmart, who just happened to be having their Labor Day sale (praise G-D!), and I was home with a new tank twice the size I had.
Barely 2 hours later Patriot, my Great Dane with the heart issues, decided it would be grand if she puked up blood all over the bed she was on. I googled her symptoms and came up with bloat being the best fit. So instead of volleyball practice we rushed to the vet. Somehow in getting on her leash she also cut her chin open and bled all over my car and herself. She looked miserable going into the clinic! Drs quickly gave her morphine and took her back for x-rays which showed no signs of bloat or blockage...no reason for the bloody vomit. :-/ $300 and a purse full of meds later we were sent home with the diagnosis of "mystery illness" and a stern warning that if she puked again we had to come back immediately for surgery. Great.
Patriot is on day 2 of meds and seems ok. She still doesn't want to eat but I can't blame her. The antibiotic is super strong and very nasty tasting according to vet. She is enjoying being even more spoiled ;)
Good thing I love my pets cause they are good source of stress and a lighter wallet
August 31, 2014
July 3, 2014
I am so excited!
I started a new business with the most awesome anti aging cream! I have seen it do amazing things to my friends' skin and it is beginning to do great things for my own.
I can't wait to share it with you!
I can't wait to share it with you!
March 9, 2014
Obamacare stinks
Thanks to Obamacare starting Jan 1, 2014 my insurance premiums for my medicine went from reasonable to "do I buy meds or pay bills and buy food?"
My monthly trips to the RE for the prescriptions of hormones my body is refusing to make had to stop as we just couldn't spend the now DOUBLED amount as I did last year.
"Affordable" healthcare is now just a big joke.
My monthly trips to the RE for the prescriptions of hormones my body is refusing to make had to stop as we just couldn't spend the now DOUBLED amount as I did last year.
"Affordable" healthcare is now just a big joke.
October 14, 2013
moving forward
I saw RE number 4 or 5 last month and finally got the help I have been looking for! He did a sonogram as a "starting point" and prescribed me femera and progesterone. I went back last Thursday for another sonogram and med refill. The sono showed I did ovulate but not to the doc's satisfaction so he has upped the meds and added a shot to help force ovulation to be "stronger" I guess plus more progesterone pills.
I just got off the phone with the specialty pharmacy in New Jersey. My insurance covered the shot and pills! They will be here tomorrow and ready to be used when the doctor decides it is time.
Having the progesterone last month was heaven! I slept. I was less hormonal/pms'ish. I felt NORMAL. A total God send!
Now I have a week or so to build my confidence up to giving myself a shot. I hate needles. I can't even look when the nurses draw blood. Total panic attack. I total hubs HE can do it for me... bwahahaha! He is worried I might hit him but he is willing :)
I just got off the phone with the specialty pharmacy in New Jersey. My insurance covered the shot and pills! They will be here tomorrow and ready to be used when the doctor decides it is time.
Having the progesterone last month was heaven! I slept. I was less hormonal/pms'ish. I felt NORMAL. A total God send!
Now I have a week or so to build my confidence up to giving myself a shot. I hate needles. I can't even look when the nurses draw blood. Total panic attack. I total hubs HE can do it for me... bwahahaha! He is worried I might hit him but he is willing :)
September 2, 2013
maybe Hashitmoto's?
After his sonogram the doctors are thinking that is what is wrong. He will get a new blood draw in a few weeks and we will go from there.
still appreciate prayers
still appreciate prayers
August 6, 2013
good news!
It is NOT Grave's disease! He need a sonogram of his thyroid and neck and we will go from there. Dr said it can be any number of things and not to worry yet. His labs are still high though.
I am happy to rule out something! Thank You God!
I am happy to rule out something! Thank You God!
August 5, 2013
well crap
there I said it. CRAP CRAP CRAP!
I saw the RE today and was given the news she will not do injectable drugs unless I agree to IVF or IUI. Not gonna happen. She finally offered to monitor a cycle as a "diagnostic" and give progesterone once ovulation was confirmed insurance will cover it she said as we walked to the ins/billing office. Once inside billing had a different view. oh heck no it is not covered this is TREATMENT with IUI/IVF... uh what? That is not what dr said.
Things went down hill from there. I was accused of trying to falsify ins info. I was nearly in tears and trying not to get angry. I said what dr had said this, billing said that, ins says something else so I was very confused! I was promptly given a list of benefits and shown the door.
I'm waiting on ins guy to call me back. I guess I am looking for a new NEW DR.
I'm still angry. Steaming mad really.
I can't believe I was accused of trying to break the law because I believed my doctor.
oh and when I said I was tired of this hormonal swing, that I had said to Hubs once maybe I should just get a hysterectomy... she agreed with me. After all my hormones won't fix themselves. DUH! grrr. Oh I could also take the Birth Control Pill... even though it makes me puke nonstop and uh we would like the option of another baby if Father YAH wills it. Geez Louis is it that hard to understand!?
I saw the RE today and was given the news she will not do injectable drugs unless I agree to IVF or IUI. Not gonna happen. She finally offered to monitor a cycle as a "diagnostic" and give progesterone once ovulation was confirmed insurance will cover it she said as we walked to the ins/billing office. Once inside billing had a different view. oh heck no it is not covered this is TREATMENT with IUI/IVF... uh what? That is not what dr said.
Things went down hill from there. I was accused of trying to falsify ins info. I was nearly in tears and trying not to get angry. I said what dr had said this, billing said that, ins says something else so I was very confused! I was promptly given a list of benefits and shown the door.
I'm waiting on ins guy to call me back. I guess I am looking for a new NEW DR.
I'm still angry. Steaming mad really.
I can't believe I was accused of trying to break the law because I believed my doctor.
oh and when I said I was tired of this hormonal swing, that I had said to Hubs once maybe I should just get a hysterectomy... she agreed with me. After all my hormones won't fix themselves. DUH! grrr. Oh I could also take the Birth Control Pill... even though it makes me puke nonstop and uh we would like the option of another baby if Father YAH wills it. Geez Louis is it that hard to understand!?
August 3, 2013
a blessing in disguise
This being our second loss in 9 months the fertility dr ordered extensive labs on Hubs and I. So far my has come back "normal" which is ok I guess just means we still have no reason why we lost the babies. I have thyroid labs on Monday since I haven't had them checked in a while.
Hub's labs did come back with a issue. His thyroid levels are through the roof which is no beuno. The dr is testing him for Graves disease and we are waiting for those results to come back. From what I gather having too high levels of thyroid causes serious health issues the worst is sudden cardiac death. Our PCP told us not to "go there" until we have all the testing done because it is treatable with meds and/or surgery. WHEW!
I'm so glad the fertility dr pushed for BOTH of us to be tested! It has given us the heads up to a situation that needed addressed and gets Hubs on the road to wellness. Praise God!
Hub's labs did come back with a issue. His thyroid levels are through the roof which is no beuno. The dr is testing him for Graves disease and we are waiting for those results to come back. From what I gather having too high levels of thyroid causes serious health issues the worst is sudden cardiac death. Our PCP told us not to "go there" until we have all the testing done because it is treatable with meds and/or surgery. WHEW!
I'm so glad the fertility dr pushed for BOTH of us to be tested! It has given us the heads up to a situation that needed addressed and gets Hubs on the road to wellness. Praise God!
July 18, 2013
another loss
We found out in June we were expecting a new little one come Feb or March. Everything was going good so we told the family and church. Last week we found out that once again my body failed me with hormones and our baby has gone to heaven.
I'm doing ok. I'm seeing a new dr my insurance and other drs recommended. Tomorrow I will have an HSG and start a massive amount of blood work. Hubs will also have to have blood work to rule out that we aren't "compatible" DNA wise for some reason.
I'm just praying for answers. The dr wants me to do injections of gonal-f to help stimulate hormone production but as a drup used in IVF/IUI insurance doesn't cover it or the umpteen dr visits required to use the high powered med. BUT... my ins says if we can get the drs to prove I have an "underlying medical issue" and I am not using it for IVF/IUI they may cover it. If not its back to square one.
I'm doing ok. I'm seeing a new dr my insurance and other drs recommended. Tomorrow I will have an HSG and start a massive amount of blood work. Hubs will also have to have blood work to rule out that we aren't "compatible" DNA wise for some reason.
I'm just praying for answers. The dr wants me to do injections of gonal-f to help stimulate hormone production but as a drup used in IVF/IUI insurance doesn't cover it or the umpteen dr visits required to use the high powered med. BUT... my ins says if we can get the drs to prove I have an "underlying medical issue" and I am not using it for IVF/IUI they may cover it. If not its back to square one.
April 5, 2013
stolen bags and entertaining angels
Hubs had a business trip this week Monday through Wednesday. His company phone decided it was tired of working and promptly stopped reading its SIM card. He could text a bit but couldn't make or receive calls. He got back from south Texas before lunch on Wednesday to do more training in Dallas. Hubs, Hub's boss, and Boss's boss stopped near the hotel they would teach at for a quick burger. They came out to find the windows of their rental car smashed and all their luggage and computers stolen!
The only thing missed was an external hard drive that fell out as things were pulled through the window. God bless 'em, the hard drive had their presentation on it! Talk about answered prayers!
The police said the bags are gone and nothing will ever be found. :(
Then I get a call this morning. Once again Hubs is in Dallas and getting gas before he goes to the plant. He tells me a homeless mas had came up asking for money. He turned him away as we don't carry cash. The guy hung around the gas station while he pumped gas and they talked a bit about how he had walked all the way from Austin. Hubs decided the least he could do was buy him some food and the guy asked for sandwich and milk. Hubs purchased him several sandwiches and a large jug of milk and the man was grateful as the homeless man turn to leave he said "God bless you , Mike" and went to the dumpster area. Hubby thought a second about how the man knew his name but blew it off as his work shirt has his name on it... then he looked down... he had his jacket zipped to his neck from the cold... his shirt was completely covered! He followed to wear he saw the man walk (a one way in/out gate) and the guy was gone! There was no way the guy could hide or leave the area in the seconds it took for Hubby to move over there.
Interesting to me is Hubby was in Austin yesterday. I said he must of out ran his guardian angel this week :)
The only thing missed was an external hard drive that fell out as things were pulled through the window. God bless 'em, the hard drive had their presentation on it! Talk about answered prayers!
The police said the bags are gone and nothing will ever be found. :(
Then I get a call this morning. Once again Hubs is in Dallas and getting gas before he goes to the plant. He tells me a homeless mas had came up asking for money. He turned him away as we don't carry cash. The guy hung around the gas station while he pumped gas and they talked a bit about how he had walked all the way from Austin. Hubs decided the least he could do was buy him some food and the guy asked for sandwich and milk. Hubs purchased him several sandwiches and a large jug of milk and the man was grateful as the homeless man turn to leave he said "God bless you , Mike" and went to the dumpster area. Hubby thought a second about how the man knew his name but blew it off as his work shirt has his name on it... then he looked down... he had his jacket zipped to his neck from the cold... his shirt was completely covered! He followed to wear he saw the man walk (a one way in/out gate) and the guy was gone! There was no way the guy could hide or leave the area in the seconds it took for Hubby to move over there.
Interesting to me is Hubby was in Austin yesterday. I said he must of out ran his guardian angel this week :)
April 4, 2013
sicker than I thought
Today I sound like my lungs are purring. Each deep breath or cough produces a rattling gurgling noise that starts at my right collar bone and travels down deep into the lung to my ribs in back. Thankfully I'm now fever free for 24 hrs and on powerful medicines. I am very thankful that the anti-cough pills are working and I can talk without choking and coughing up a lung!
I can't lay down flat so I am now living on my couch. The coffee table is my medicine chest. The dogs think it is awesome that I am all snuggly with blankets and keep helping themselves to my makeshift bed. :)
day 5 of being sick and I am very bored. There is just nothing on TV worth watching now days.
My day is limited to bathroom trips, sleeping, and eating so I can get the meds down. This is really getting old fast!
I can't lay down flat so I am now living on my couch. The coffee table is my medicine chest. The dogs think it is awesome that I am all snuggly with blankets and keep helping themselves to my makeshift bed. :)
day 5 of being sick and I am very bored. There is just nothing on TV worth watching now days.
My day is limited to bathroom trips, sleeping, and eating so I can get the meds down. This is really getting old fast!
April 3, 2013
bed rest
I had what I thought was bad allergies start when a storm blew through the area this weekend. When fever hit (and still won't leave!) I knew it wasn't just allergies. I have some sort of lung virus/crud/ that has me knocked flat out on my bum. I can't get up and move or talk without starting to cough/choke/hack until I can't breathe and nearly puke. Good times. My sinuses are also killing me and making a headache OTC meds haven't touched.
Of course dear hubby left for a "2 day road trip" for work Monday and still isn't back so the kids are enjoying that I can't get on to them or tell them to do chores ;) Luckily hubs is back in the DFW area and finishing the training he is teaching so he will be home tonight!
I did feel slightly decent for 30 minutes last night and had to get off my couch bed and DO SOMETHING... like recover Princess's desk chair. UGH. I suffered for it as the 40(?) yr old dirt and junk particles flew up and caused my nose to run like a faucet. ewww.... BUT it is DONE. She is in there hand sanding it now so we can try and paint it this weekend, God willing, when I feel better.
At the doctor today, he loaded me up on steroids, antibiotic, cough syrup (the good kind with codeine in it so I can sleep) and cough drops. I honestly think that was the shortest visit with my doctor ever since I couldn't talk. LOL! He looked. He listened. He ran out of the room and then when he came back with my scripts he stood waaaaaayyyyyyy over there plenty far from me. Gee that makes me feel so great. He said it can take 2 weeks for this crud to run its course. wahhhh.
The only good news is I am OFFICIALLY 30 PLUS pounds LIGHTER! Weighing in at 184lb and my doctor is very pleased. :) He has lowered my thyroid pill to half a dose and taken me off all my other meds. He doesn't think I need to lose any more but I want to drop 10 more lbs and tone up which I know will add some weight back... muscle is heavier than fat and all that jazz.
Of course dear hubby left for a "2 day road trip" for work Monday and still isn't back so the kids are enjoying that I can't get on to them or tell them to do chores ;) Luckily hubs is back in the DFW area and finishing the training he is teaching so he will be home tonight!
I did feel slightly decent for 30 minutes last night and had to get off my couch bed and DO SOMETHING... like recover Princess's desk chair. UGH. I suffered for it as the 40(?) yr old dirt and junk particles flew up and caused my nose to run like a faucet. ewww.... BUT it is DONE. She is in there hand sanding it now so we can try and paint it this weekend, God willing, when I feel better.
At the doctor today, he loaded me up on steroids, antibiotic, cough syrup (the good kind with codeine in it so I can sleep) and cough drops. I honestly think that was the shortest visit with my doctor ever since I couldn't talk. LOL! He looked. He listened. He ran out of the room and then when he came back with my scripts he stood waaaaaayyyyyyy over there plenty far from me. Gee that makes me feel so great. He said it can take 2 weeks for this crud to run its course. wahhhh.
The only good news is I am OFFICIALLY 30 PLUS pounds LIGHTER! Weighing in at 184lb and my doctor is very pleased. :) He has lowered my thyroid pill to half a dose and taken me off all my other meds. He doesn't think I need to lose any more but I want to drop 10 more lbs and tone up which I know will add some weight back... muscle is heavier than fat and all that jazz.
March 21, 2013
just keep going!
so much for my new nail polish! this was the last time I saw that particular bottle :(
I cleaned clutter a bit too well it seems
5,985,009 staples in the chair...
take one out
curses you'll shout
cause there is still 5 bazillion staples in the chair!
5 bazillion and 1!
nothing wood glue and new screws can't fix!
it is worth it.
it is worth it.
it is worth it
I think
March 11, 2013
making memories
our reward for tearing down and hauling away over 7,000lbs of junk
campfire in the front yard
hot dogs and roasting marshmallows
stories and laughter
life IS good
March 9, 2013
working around the house
Replacing the old nasty door trim with nice 1x4 boards.
We have already finished the hall doors :)
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| my handsome helper driving home the last nail |
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| what I found when I pulled the kitchen door trim. hand painted ivy leaves. who paints UNDER the trim!? |
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| my helper dressed in- river shoes snoe gloves beanie hard hat sweat pants and t-shirt and his furry jacket tools he required- hammer and pry bar |
March 8, 2013
52 week savings challenge!
I saw this going around on FB and then on Pinterest so I thought I would give it a go. Who doesn't need an extra $1,378.00!?!
We decided to up the ante and multiply by FOUR. A dollar for the parents and a dollar for each child. If we are faithful we should have $5,512.00 come December and Hub's mandatory time off! We can take a real vacation or something!! WOOT!
I wanted a way to make sure we couldn't get to the money very easy so I chose an apple cider jug with a very small opening. I can just ease a quarter into it so shaking out money or trying to pull out dollars is not happening.
BONUS! Having a nice large glass container really helps to SEE the money building up. :) We are also adding in all spare change we find laying around... for non cash carrying people there sure is an abundance of it! LOL
So here we are... week TEN and I have only added to week EIGHT. I must fix that tomorrow.
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| source- stuckathomemom.com |
We decided to up the ante and multiply by FOUR. A dollar for the parents and a dollar for each child. If we are faithful we should have $5,512.00 come December and Hub's mandatory time off! We can take a real vacation or something!! WOOT!
I wanted a way to make sure we couldn't get to the money very easy so I chose an apple cider jug with a very small opening. I can just ease a quarter into it so shaking out money or trying to pull out dollars is not happening.
BONUS! Having a nice large glass container really helps to SEE the money building up. :) We are also adding in all spare change we find laying around... for non cash carrying people there sure is an abundance of it! LOL
So here we are... week TEN and I have only added to week EIGHT. I must fix that tomorrow.
| Week number | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|
| Week 11 | March 11, 2013 | March 17, 2013 |
| Week 12 | March 18, 2013 | March 24, 2013 |
| Week 13 | March 25, 2013 | March 31, 2013 |
| Week 14 | April 1, 2013 | April 7, 2013 |
| Week 15 | April 8, 2013 | April 14, 2013 |
| Week 16 | April 15, 2013 | April 21, 2013 |
| Week 17 | April 22, 2013 | April 28, 2013 |
| Week 18 | April 29, 2013 | May 5, 2013 |
| Week 19 | May 6, 2013 | May 12, 2013 |
| Week 20 | May 13, 2013 | May 19, 2013 |
| Week 21 | May 20, 2013 | May 26, 2013 |
| Week 22 | May 27, 2013 | June 2, 2013 |
| Week 23 | June 3, 2013 | June 9, 2013 |
| Week 24 | June 10, 2013 | June 16, 2013 |
| Week 25 | June 17, 2013 | June 23, 2013 |
| Week 26 | June 24, 2013 | June 30, 2013 |
| Week 27 | July 1, 2013 | July 7, 2013 |
| Week 28 | July 8, 2013 | July 14, 2013 |
| Week 29 | July 15, 2013 | July 21, 2013 |
| Week 30 | July 22, 2013 | July 28, 2013 |
| Week 31 | July 29, 2013 | August 4, 2013 |
| Week 32 | August 5, 2013 | August 11, 2013 |
| Week 33 | August 12, 2013 | August 18, 2013 |
| Week 34 | August 19, 2013 | August 25, 2013 |
| Week 35 | August 26, 2013 | September 1, 2013 |
| Week 36 | September 2, 2013 | September 8, 2013 |
| Week 37 | September 9, 2013 | September 15, 2013 |
| Week 38 | September 16, 2013 | September 22, 2013 |
| Week 39 | September 23, 2013 | September 29, 2013 |
| Week 40 | September 30, 2013 | October 6, 2013 |
| Week 41 | October 7, 2013 | October 13, 2013 |
| Week 42 | October 14, 2013 | October 20, 2013 |
| Week 43 | October 21, 2013 | October 27, 2013 |
| Week 44 | October 28, 2013 | November 3, 2013 |
| Week 45 | November 4, 2013 | November 10, 2013 |
| Week 46 | November 11, 2013 | November 17, 2013 |
| Week 47 | November 18, 2013 | November 24, 2013 |
| Week 48 | November 25, 2013 | December 1, 2013 |
| Week 49 | December 2, 2013 | December 8, 2013 |
| Week 50 | December 9, 2013 | December 15, 2013 |
| Week 51 | December 16, 2013 | December 22, 2013 |
| Week 52 | December 23, 2013 | December 29, 2013 |
March 7, 2013
decrappify 2013. baby steps y'all!
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| BEFORE- 3 drawers stuffed with movies! thats the empty case trash pile growing on the right |
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| AFTER! ONE drawer of movies neatly in a multidisc DVD holder and a few of my movies that don't "go" with the case |
March 6, 2013
Blue and Gold Banquet
Our Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet was 2 weeks ago. We enjoyed good brisket and fixings along with yummy cookies and 'nana puddin'. We then honored our Scouts and a local dad who was headed to the War the next day. The Pack presented him with a large wool blanket signed by all the families with best wishes and prayers. It was humbling knowing he is willing to lay down his life for our safety and freedom. Our prayers are for a soon and safe return home for all of our fighting men and women!
Here are a few random pics...
Here are a few random pics...
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| Bub and I waiting to receive his awards |
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| he won 2nd place in the Pine Wood Derby! |
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| so many patches, belt loops and a pin! |
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| his awards |
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| cake we won in the auction... we donated it to our fire fighters who had judged the cakes. this one won 2nd place! |
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| another cake we won. this is the first place cake :) |
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| at the fire house the Tigers who went with us got to play fireman! |
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| when Bub realized he was getting awards Dad was called up and poor ol' mom was benched. LOL |
March 5, 2013
getting skinny(er)
ME
almost 30 lbs lighter
its fun trying on dresses that are a size MEDIUM!
I wish I had bought one of these but I'm still too afraid to be thin.
crazy huh!?
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