Cate's Diary

:svengo:Well, that didn't work!

My recent life- has been spent at home because I haven't been able to take anti-histamines since last Tuesday. I have an appointment to see an allergy specialist tomorrow & that was the instruction. I decided not to risk a fragrance attack so have been a hermit.

I have been very active though & have been continuing on with my stone retainer walls. I have built a bench, after removing lots of blasted & unsightly rock. It looks pretty good & will be great to sit on. It would seat about 5. We had a big thick plank in the shed & I got my LH to cut it with the chainsaw. Now I'll coat it with Linseed oil to protect it a little. It looks suitably rustic as it is.

My life has been good lately. I haven't been worrying about anyone much & have felt really positive.

Hi to anyone reading this diary, xo Cate
 
Allergy doctor-
It was an interesting visit & there was a lot to take in. I will entrust my health with him for the moment & give it a go. I would like to know what foods I should avoid to help with my allergies & Asthma. He seems confident that he can reduce my reactions even to the things that I cannot be de-sensitised against, like chemical fragrance(perfumes, deodorants, room fresheners etc.)
He has changed my blood pressure medication & my Asthma medication & I have had a blood test to see if I may have Coeliac Disease. In 3 weeks time I am to go back & then he will start me on an elimination diet to find out my food allergies. He says I will hate him but he does not know me at all. If I decide to do something I do it. It's my decision to find out what I should & should not eat for my optimal health.

Today- is a horrible, overcast & cold day. I'm in my work gear but will have to boot myself up the back-side to do something physical. Perhaps just typing that will be the boost I need!
I'm planning a trip over to Victoria to go see my mum. I will fly to Melbourne where my sister will meet me & then drive up with her to the border of NSW & Vic. 3 nights will do I think. I seem to have so much on in the next couple of months. I've decided to go when my LH is very busy with golf & work. Mid May I think.
I am considering asking to have my diary moved over to the main part of the forum as I get so few comments or input here. Any ideas on that?
Love to anyone reading my diary xo Cate
 
That kick did work & I got outside & dug up rocks for a couple of hours. I'm moving them away from where our fence is going to be. Some of them are large & it's great exercise. I'm about to go do some more.
Yesterday-
We picked up my BIL & MIL & took them into a family lunch in town. I ate way too much real food but laid off the chocolate & alcohol. I was disappointed with my eating really as I did not eat mindfully. There was not enough salad & healthy stuff so will make sure I take some next time. A nice big green salad would have been good.
I made myself get on the scales this morning as I haven't weighed for over a week. I felt disgusting as I had eaten pasta. I am looking forward to being testes for my food intolerances to learn what I should give up. If it's wheat or gluten in general I will be able to avoid it & won't miss the horrible, bloated feeling. I need to know though!
OK- I'm outside! The sun just peeked through the clouds & I'm gone!
Happy Easter folks, xo Cate
 
I still haven't recovered from the food I ate on Friday. I struggled yesterday feeling down & sluggish. It was not a good feeling. I dug rocks up for about 2 hours & that helped me to feel better. My LH came home then & he was miserable! They have had an ongoing dispute at his golf club & it has been brewing for over a year & has blown up recently. Because he's such a nice guy he has been hearing people bitch & whinge about it for ages & he has had more than enough. It is being dealt with by the committee(which includes him) and hopefully will be settled this week. It has undermined the integrity of the club and has been perpetrated by a mindless few. It has got to him poor thing. He will be gone all day tomorrow- he's running tomorrow's Easter comp & then the committee are meeting & then the 3 perp's are fronting the committee one at a time over a couple of hours. I will make him a big, healthy sandwich to eat after his game as there will be nothing to eat otherwise. It's a long day without food.
Today- We are going around to see the grand-kids & our DIL. Funny things are going on there. I got a message last night that I haven't really deciphered from my DIL.
The last year has been a tough one especially for them & hopefully we will all get through it.

Coffee time- I have one coffee in the morning & then it's herbal for the rest of the day.
xoxo Cate
 
I didn't feel at all well yesterday & made the decision to change back to my original medication. This doctor changed so much & I really feel it should have been one thing at a time. I can't be sure which was making me feel ill but I think it may have been the blood pressure one. I'm glad that I only took them for 4 days. I felt similar to how I felt when another doctor prescribed anti-inflammatories for me.
Perhaps I won't bother going through the "hell" he quoted to find out what food allergies I have. I'll trust my instinct from now on. I'll minimise gluten in my diet regardless.

Today-
I went into town & watched my 87 year old MIL march down the street with the other veterans on ANZAC day. I met up with some of my extended family- favourite niece & her 2 daughters, SIL & BIL(x2) a nephew & his wife & their 2 kids. It is always lovely to see them & it lightens my load with my MIL when they visit. It was good & I got out of the embarrassing part (lunch at the RSL) by escaping to the supermarket & then returning to drive her home. :)
I'm feeling very tired today but not sick. Yesterday I felt really tight in the chest & queasy & lacking in energy. Today I just feel tired. Tomorrow I'm going to feel great!
Love to all, xo Cate
 
Hey Cate--Sorry you are feeling a bit rubbish recently :(

As for moving your diary to the main section--It would get you more comments probably. Not many people know much about Cohens so don't come to this part of the forum very often whereas it's easier to comment on diaries if they are all in the same place :p

I hope you feel much better tomorrow :D
 
Thanks Sunflower & thank you for posting in my diary. I know a lot of people read it but it's nice to also get some input. I'm feeling much better thanks. Going back to my old med's was a good idea. The new doctor didn't even check my blood pressure before changing the medication. Not good. I won't go back to him. I may ask to have my diary moved over. I wouldn't want to lose 4 years of journaling though. Cheers, Cate
 
Yesterday-
I ate well & did about 3 hours of hard, heavy, stone work. It's great exercise & I can see muscles developing nicely :D It is such a mood lifter!
Went out to 8-ball with my LH & had a pleasant sociable evening with only small doses of fragrance from one man's after-shave. I actually just sneezed!
It's Tai Chi day & the sun is shining. My LH is working so I will enjoy lunch with "the girls" even more. I will get used to doing things without him & I am trying to make myself do so, but the truth is I prefer his company to anyone else's. 40 years together this year & I can honestly say that.
Bye for now, xo Cate
 
Hi Cate! I don't know if you would remember me, but I was doing Cohens (well, 1st Personal Diet since I'm in the US) back in 2007. I always enjoyed talking to you back then and seeing your success. Unfortunately, I fell off the wagon after only a month and then I made a couple of false starts. I'm back and 100% committed. Anyway, don't want to hijack your journal. Just wanted to say hi and it's so good to see a famililar face. I'm going to go back a few pages and catch up on your life! Oh, and congrats on your Cohens success!

Misty
 
Hey Misty, Of course I remember you! I was excited to see your user-name! Welcome back sweets, even though you may think it's for the wrong reasons. We all learn & learn & just keep on learning. Are you going to fish out your old diary & continue on or start a new one? I'll go back it read it again in the next few days. Nice having a familiar face for me too xo :D Cate
 
Last few days-
Have been up & down as life is. Today I'm trying to follow my own advice & pick myself up. Unfortunately it is pouring with rain & I can't use my usual stone therapy and work it off.
I am worried about both our sons for totally different reasons. The older they get the bigger the problems! I know that my worrying about them helps no-one so I will try not to, but it is easier said than done sometimes.
One thing that will not happen though is I will not resort to stuffing my face because I'm feeling down. Those days are over.
Unfortunately I don't even have an unread book to read. I don't feel like ringing anyone when I feel miserable. What I do have is yesterday's Melbourne paper, "The Age" which should keep me going for most of the day, after I have done some chores.
I'll pick up- I always do. At least I know that it is only temporary. If that ever changes I will go see someone about it. In the mean-time I will do whatever I can to pick myself up. I will go off in search of a saying for today. That often helps :)
Hope all are well. It's nice having some old forum friends back & some newbies. The more activity in here the better.
Love & support to all of you, xoxo Cate
 
Hello. I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough day, but it sounds like you have the right attitude. I hope that you're feeling better by the time you read my note. I hope that everything works out fine for your sons and that your worry for them lessens.

I've been reading some of your old posts. It's so beautiful to see how close and in love you and your husband are after all these years. You've given me something to aspire to! And I'm thrilled to read how active you are.

Have a good day! Sending happy thoughts from Texas....

Misty
 
Hi Misty and thank you very much for thinking of me. I am very lucky to be so in love with my husband. It's hard to imagine life without him. He arrived home about 4 hours earlier than expected today as his golf tournament was abandoned as the course was unplayable due to the rain. We have had a lazy few hours but I have managed to do some chores inside as well as weeding my veggie garden & planting some perpetual spinach seeds, de-bombing the dog's yard & also doing some Tai Chi outside. The rain stopped about half an hour after he arrived home but it is still a dismal looking day. I achieved some work though :)
Distracting myself is the key when I feel miserable & working outside if possible. If it's not raining tomorrow we'll go cut up wood.
It's so nice having you back Misty xo Cate
 
We cut wood for about 4 hours yesterday & wore ourselves out. I also brought back some lovely mossy rocks. I have lots of housework that I really should do but I have little inclination to do it. The sun is starting to peek through the clouds as I type so rock work might win out against the vacuuming(no surprise there! I hate vacuuming.)
I just rang my mum. It is so hard talking to her these days. I feel like I'm the mum, talking to a small child. It's sad, but it is also life. I will be going to see her in 11 days.
There isn't much blue sky so I had better get moving before it disappears. Need some sun therapy!
Love to all, xo Cate
 
Hi Cate:)

I've finally able to log in!!!!....I have had so much problems. I haven't even changed anything>>>>go figure.

Anyway I hope you are keeping well. I have made it my mission not to spend too much time on computer. It has been known to take up my whole day. I like to keep moving as much as possible stimulate myself in different areas.
I am doing alot better this year....much happier and have managed to lose a considerable amount of weight. It is amazing what a difference this can make to your overall well being. I am also on the count down for our move back home too.
We have had some gorgeous weather here but alas this week it has taken a change...cool and overcaste.
Anyway I just wanted to touch base and hope everything is well with you.

Samx:)
 
I'm feeling pretty good today, after a few ups & downs. I'm about to go outside & move some rocks & do a little landscaping. I might plant some plants out before Winter sets in.
I have bumped some threads that used to be a bit of fun. It would be good if people joined in. Everybody is welcome!
Love to all, xoxo Cate
 
HI SAM!!! We were typing at the same time. So good to hear that you are doing well. Thanks for popping in for a visit. :D I should spend less time on the computer too. I was about to head outside but saw your post. I will go out now though & get moving! Lots of love to you Sam! Why not add to one of the other threads quickly ;) xoxo Cate
 
I got a pm today from someone who is not on Cohen's-
Quote-
"This looks like a fun game... Can you move it to off-topic, please?
Why didn't you post this in off-topic, where all of the fun games are?
I'm going to ask a moderator to move it, I hope that's okay with you."

It obviously doesn't matter one little bit what I think. I was not asked by a moderator if I minded. It was just moved. I am not happy about this. I was specifically trying to spark some interest in the Cohen's sub-section of the forum as it has been quiet lately. I respect other people's wishes & am shocked & disappointed.
My experience with the forum moderators has always been good & positive.

I hope this is not a sign of things to come. I like to think that I can offer support but this has coloured my view of this forum.
 
Today's pm re "the person underneath" thread-
"Seriously, Cate? It's just a click away. It's a game, it's fun, and that's really where it should be, so everyone can enjoy it. GET OUT OF YOUR LITTLE HIDEY HOLE, THE WATER IS FINE!"
I didn't find this offensive but the post in the hijacked thread I certainly did. It was rude & uncaring. I was angry last night, now I'm just disappointed. It's lucky I still have lots of faith in people.

Yesterday-
I did about 4hrs hard physical work & was absolutely tired out last night. Once again I went to bed aching but woke up fine again. The restorative powers of sleep! I removed lots of barrel-loads of dirt, moved lots of rocks & planted out plants. A very rewarding day.

Today-
I should take a little easier to let my muscles rest. I'll try to. I might do housework instead & go for a good long walk.

Weight- has dropped a little after gaining a little last week. It fluctuates a couple of kilos every week but I no longer freak out about it.
I'll head for now. I'm feeling fine & am not angry any more. I'm always glad that I don't actually KNOW certain people that you encounter online. My experiences in this part of the forum have been really good. I have made REAL friendships with like-minded people and, although some don't post any more we remain good friends & have regular contact. Life is good, people are good & I feel sorry for those who don't feel that way.
Love to all, xoxo Cate
 
Wow. I just visited your old thread. That was a pleasant exchange, wasn't it? I'm sorry you had to deal with that. You do so much for the people in this forum. You offer your time, your encouragement, your support, and your love. You are very much appreciated!
 
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