Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Kate: Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I try to navigate around the house in this darn cast. Its almost comical to watch me, especially as I take care of my dogs. I have four little ones; two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of their own. Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so I must first bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted jackets (complete with hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get them (and me) ready, then when finally manage to get outside and set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do steps) they just look at me, as if to say, "you can't seriously expect me to squat in this, can you?" I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I was home alone in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work (the interstates were closed till this morning in my area), but realized that there was nobody here to listen to me complain, so I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the driveway and shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it was actually worse having him home, as he kept coming in to get warm.........making a huge mess each time he did so. I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia every six months, but must say that I don't think he helps me much. He does his tests and nods his head a lot, and tells me that I've had another bout of optic neuritis, that the vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS under control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far has been to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there is a flare up. The steroids do help with the pain, but you have to decide for yourself if you want to risk the side effects from them. I think that some of the problems I have with my left hip stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try to do without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm asthmatic and often need the steroids in order to breathe. Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get here soon, then maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting for that darn groundhog who apparently got his latest weather forecast completely wrong! Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 hey marge.you hang in there to.ok.im sure that cast is bugging you.when will it be coming off?so your little doggies are like little babies?sounds so cute.they gota bundle up before going out?that is way toooo cute! You should post up some pics in there puppy gear.sounds adorable.well,im glad you didnt shovel that snow.lol..but guess instead you probly had to clean those messes your hubby kept making? Well take care of yourself,so that foot of yours can heal up.big hugzzzz, cassy --- MSersLife wrote: > Kate: > Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least that's what I > keep telling myself as I try to navigate around the house in this darn cast. > Its almost comical to watch me, especially as I take care of my dogs. I have > four little ones; two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are > rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of their own. > Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so I must first > bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted jackets (complete with > hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get them (and me) ready, then when finally > manage to get outside and set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do > steps) they just look at me, as if to say, " you can't seriously expect me to > squat in this, can you? " > I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I was home alone > in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work (the interstates were > closed till this morning in my area), but realized that there was nobody here to > listen to me complain, so I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. > Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the driveway and > shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it was actually worse having > him home, as he kept coming in to get warm.........making a huge mess each > time he did so. > I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia every > six months, but must say that I don't think he helps me much. He does his > tests and nods his head a lot, and tells me that I've had another bout of optic > neuritis, that the vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS > under control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far has been > to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there is a flare up. The > steroids do help with the pain, but you have to decide for yourself if you want > to risk the side effects from them. I think that some of the problems I have > with my left hip stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try > to do without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm asthmatic > and often need the steroids in order to breathe. > Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get here soon, then > maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting for that darn groundhog who > apparently got his latest weather forecast completely wrong! > Marge > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q & A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list & sid=396546091 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Marge, thanks for this nice letter...Nice to read you...I can relate to--is it better to have him HOME or at WORK? esp. if the kids are around, and he...ah..just too depressing to talk about now...anyways...I forget--how far/close are you to Philly? Thought you were clear out near Pittsburgh? But you couldn't be, cause that would make no sense to go all that ways...hmmm. Did I tell you I'm originally from Upper Darby/Springfield, PA. My 2 older brothers went to St. Joes (go Hawks!) and then onto Villanova; my sis went to Wharton/U of Penn--my sis lives Germantown area of Philly. My brother is out in Souderton, kind of near town...Well, my eyes are drooping, and the pain is bad in the eye, and yes, you are right, don't want anymore solumedrol, i have compound fxs T11, 12-so, yeah, none of that junk for me, for now. I'll go back and see him on Monday, and hopefully all will be fine. This darn peri-menopause...gee wonder if they have statistics on women with it--as far as suicide or homicide...it really gets you raring! I'm telling you...I've never had such mood fluctuations in my life--not even post-partum! sweet well, my friend...and all my dear friends here-kateNOTE: Next time you want to google something, use: Goodsearch.com. There is an account set up for Grace Fellowship and all searches using Goodsearch (which uses Yahoo's search engine) will result in about one cent being donated to Grace Fellowship. Not much, but it can become significant if we and others we tell consistently use Goodsearch for all our searches. For example, 100 people using Goodsearch for two searches a day will net us $730.00 a year. When you go to the site just type in Grace Fellowship Orthodox Presbyterian Church as the benefactor. This is right below the search bar. You can also change the benefactor with each search and help other non-profits of your choice (if they have an account). Thanks for your consideration and God bless. Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 OOOhhhhh your puppies sound TOO CUTE for words~! We ONLY JUST finished the great puppy hunt of '07, meaning, we just got a dog...have had cats anways, but not a dog for about 7-8 years...so now it's 3 cats and a dog and i don't know how many chickens , 2 guinea hens and an ever changing number of rabbits Peace and Blessings~*~ Akiba ~*~Pragmatic Visionary & Eternal Optimist!http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/http://www.solay-twinflames.com/ Re: Kate -- hang in there Kate: Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I try to navigate around the house in this darn cast. Its almost comical to watch me, especially as I take care of my dogs. I have four little ones; two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of their own. Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so I must first bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted jackets (complete with hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get them (and me) ready, then when finally manage to get outside and set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do steps) they just look at me, as if to say, "you can't seriously expect me to squat in this, can you?" I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I was home alone in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work (the interstates were closed till this morning in my area), but realized that there was nobody here to listen to me complain, so I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the driveway and shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it was actually worse having him home, as he kept coming in to get warm.........making a huge mess each time he did so. I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia every six months, but must say that I don't think he helps me much. He does his tests and nods his head a lot, and tells me that I've had another bout of optic neuritis, that the vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS under control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far has been to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there is a flare up. The steroids do help with the pain, but you have to decide for yourself if you want to risk the side effects from them. I think that some of the problems I have with my left hip stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try to do without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm asthmatic and often need the steroids in order to breathe. Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get here soon, then maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting for that darn groundhog who apparently got his latest weather forecast completely wrong! Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I've been trying to make myself get up and make a cake. I don't want Marge to out do me here, you know. But I don't plan to try to keep up with Kate and the housecleaning... can't EAT a clean house but I can sure eat a cake. Sharon Re: Kate -- hang in there "...baked a cake instead". ROFLMHO! Challis margaretm123@ aol.com wrote: Kate: Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I try to navigate around the house in this darn cast. Its almost comical to watch me, especially as I take care of my dogs. I have four little ones; two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of their own. Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so I must first bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted jackets (complete with hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get them (and me) ready, then when finally manage to get outside and set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do steps) they just look at me, as if to say, "you can't seriously expect me to squat in this, can you?" I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I was home alone in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work (the interstates were closed till this morning in my area), but realized that there was nobody here to listen to me complain, so I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the driveway and shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it was actually worse having him home, as he kept coming in to get warm........ .making a huge mess each time he did so. I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia every six months, but must say that I don't think he helps me much. He does his tests and nods his head a lot, and tells me that I've had another bout of optic neuritis, that the vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS under control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far has been to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there is a flare up. The steroids do help with the pain, but you have to decide for yourself if you want to risk the side effects from them. I think that some of the problems I have with my left hip stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try to do without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm asthmatic and often need the steroids in order to breathe. Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get here soon, then maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting for that darn groundhog who apparently got his latest weather forecast completely wrong! Marge Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink Q & A. It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 ROFLMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sharon...didja read my latest post? still procrastinating here! I feel like sluggo woman! Ever since I read n's post about a hysterectomy...I'm sure as heck considering that! I surely can't stand these mood changes...My BP is 117/97, with a pulse of 97--this is hormonal, right? Re: Kate -- hang in there> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "...baked a cake instead". ROFLMHO!> > Challis> > > margaretm123@ aol.com wrote:> Kate:> Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least > that's what I keep telling myself as I try to navigate around > the house in this darn cast. Its almost comical to watch me, > especially as I take care of my dogs. I have four little ones; > two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are> rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of > their own. > Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so > I must first bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted > jackets (complete with hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get > them (and me) ready, then when finally manage to get outside and > set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do steps) they > just look at me, as if to say, "you can't seriously expect me to > squat in this, can you?" > I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I > was home alone in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work > (the interstates were closed till this morning in my area), but > realized that there was nobody here to listen to me complain, so > I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. > Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the > driveway and shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it> was actually worse having him home, as he kept coming in to get > warm........ .making a huge mess each time he did so.> I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in > Philadelphia every six months, but must say that I don't think > he helps me much. He does his tests and nods his head a lot, and > tells me that I've had another bout of optic neuritis, that the > vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS under > control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far > has been to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there > is a flare up. The steroids do help with the pain, but you have > to decide for yourself if you want to risk the side effects from > them. I think that some of the problems I have with my left hip > stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try to do > without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm > asthmatic and often need the steroids in order to breathe.> > Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get > here soon, then maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting > for that darn groundhog who apparently got his latest weather > forecast completely wrong!> Marge> > > > > > > > > Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate> in the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink Q & A.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________> It's here! Your new message! > Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.> http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/> NOTE: Next time you want to google something, use: Goodsearch.com. There is an account set up for Grace Fellowship and all searches using Goodsearch (which uses Yahoo's search engine) will result in about one cent being donated to Grace Fellowship. Not much, but it can become significant if we and others we tell consistently use Goodsearch for all our searches. For example, 100 people using Goodsearch for two searches a day will net us $730.00 a year. When you go to the site just type in Grace Fellowship Orthodox Presbyterian Church as the benefactor. This is right below the search bar. You can also change the benefactor with each search and help other non-profits of your choice (if they have an account). Thanks for your consideration and God bless. Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 LoL.ohhh.cake.now that sounds good.mmmm.good good good idea!lol.perfect way to start the weekend.:)hugzzz,cassy [wobbletowalk@...] wrote: I've been trying to make myself get up and make a cake. I don't want Marge to out do me here, you know. But I don't plan to try to keep up with Kate and the housecleaning... can't EAT a clean house but I can sure eat a cake. Sharon Re: Kate -- hang in there " ...baked a cake instead " . ROFLMHO! Challis margaretm123@ aol.com wrote: Kate: Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I try to navigate around the house in this darn cast. Its almost comical to watch me, especially as I take care of my dogs. I have four little ones; two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of their own. Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so I must first bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted jackets (complete with hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get them (and me) ready, then when finally manage to get outside and set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do steps) they just look at me, as if to say, " you can't seriously expect me to squat in this, can you? " I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I was home alone in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work (the interstates were closed till this morning in my area), but realized that there was nobody here to listen to me complain, so I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the driveway and shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it was actually worse having him home, as he kept coming in to get warm........ ..making a huge mess each time he did so. I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia every six months, but must say that I don't think he helps me much. He does his tests and nods his head a lot, and tells me that I've had another bout of optic neuritis, that the vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS under control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far has been to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there is a flare up. The steroids do help with the pain, but you have to decide for yourself if you want to risk the side effects from them. I think that some of the problems I have with my left hip stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try to do without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm asthmatic and often need the steroids in order to breathe. Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get here soon, then maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting for that darn groundhog who apparently got his latest weather forecast completely wrong! Marge Food fight? Enjoy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Ok, I'll try to make a cake, too...race? Might make us get up off our collectives.... Peace and Blessings~*~ Akiba ~*~Pragmatic Visionary & Eternal Optimist!http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/http://www.solay-twinflames.com/ Re: Kate -- hang in there "...baked a cake instead". ROFLMHO! Challis margaretm123@ aol.com wrote: Kate: Hang in there, my friend. Things will get better. At least that's what I keep telling myself as I try to navigate around the house in this darn cast. Its almost comical to watch me, especially as I take care of my dogs. I have four little ones; two tiny Maltese and two equally tiny yorkies. All four are rescues, two are elderly, and all have serious health issues of their own. Anyway, they refuse to go out in this harsh PA weather, so I must first bundle them up in their boots, sweaters and quilted jackets (complete with hoods). Takes me almost 20 minutes to get them (and me) ready, then when finally manage to get outside and set them down (they are so tiny they don't even do steps) they just look at me, as if to say, "you can't seriously expect me to squat in this, can you?" I thought about becoming depressed yesterday morning, as I was home alone in the blizzard and my hubby was stranded at work (the interstates were closed till this morning in my area), but realized that there was nobody here to listen to me complain, so I snapped out of it and baked a cake instead. Today my husband stayed home and spent the day plowing the driveway and shoveling the sidewalks and carport, and I think it was actually worse having him home, as he kept coming in to get warm........ .making a huge mess each time he did so. I see a neuro ophthalmologist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia every six months, but must say that I don't think he helps me much. He does his tests and nods his head a lot, and tells me that I've had another bout of optic neuritis, that the vision has gotten worse, and that I need to get the MS under control so I don't end up going blind. His only solution so far has been to put me on the Rebif, and IV steroids each time there is a flare up. The steroids do help with the pain, but you have to decide for yourself if you want to risk the side effects from them. I think that some of the problems I have with my left hip stem from my continued steroid use over the years so I try to do without whenever possible. That's sometimes hard, since I'm asthmatic and often need the steroids in order to breathe. Anyway, I do hope you feel better. If spring doesn't get here soon, then maybe the two of us can team up and go hunting for that darn groundhog who apparently got his latest weather forecast completely wrong! Marge Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Yahoo! Answers Food Drink Q & A. It's here! Your new message!Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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