Stacy's "Breaking the Cycle!"

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Hey girl.
You are going through so much right now. It is just crazy. Any time I think my life is getting a little stressful, I just need to hop on over here and check on you.

I will be praying for you. You know, this may sound ridiculous considering all the crap you're going through right now, but I truly believe there is a reason for everything.

Make sure you are eating lots of fruits and veggies... If you get them from a local farmers market they are very inexpensive and the best option for good nutrition out there.

Take care. Have a good Sunday! :waving:
 
Thanks so much Stacey. :hug2:

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Boy, do I need prayer!

I just feel so picked on...... :(

Last Night was just HORRIBLE...

My problem tooth decided to get in an uproar and I was in such pain with nothing easing it I just cried/moaned/squirmed around...

Over 2 hours of crying which came very close to screaming.

I have always said there is NO pain that compares to bad off teeth or an ear ache.

LABOR doesn't even compare and I had horrible pangs that were 30 sec. apart.. I never had a chance to catch my breath or rest for 14 hrs & 30 mins. and last night made that seem like a walk through a beautiful countryside.

I screamed out to hubby at one point last night saying,
"Thank god we don't have a gun bc I'd blow my brains out right now!!"

I was in sooooooooo much pain....

My poor eyes are super swollen from all the crying. :willy_nilly:

I'm waiting for my Neuro Doc to call..

He told me that with the inflamed optic nerve I cannot see the dentist if you remember..?

Something is gonna have to be worked out!!!

He may need to speak with the dentist about my condition and they can discuss my issues with eyes and figure out a way 2-gether to get my tooth fixed without hurting my eyes/vision/optic nerve.

At 2:30AM hubby ran to the 24-hr Walgreens and picked up the numbing liquid (Oragel) and it took the edge off enough after about 30 mins. where I stopped crying and just passed out in bed.

I got up around 11:15AM..

I'm in a panic bc I feel the tooth/pain in the faint background letting me know its there and can start up at any time. :rant:

Hubby was so freaked out about my pain he put all his tools up bc I said another time in a scareaming fit I was gonna pull the tooth out w/plyers. lol

When yer in pain, yer just in pain and can say/do anything.

Every dog gone time I try to get myself together weight-loss/exercise wise, something has ta happen.

I'm so super sick of crap happening to me/against me.

I don't deserve this...

I deserve good things to happen for once and to have peace/quiet!!!

Anyway,

I'm waiting for the doc to call and I hope it doesn't take too much longer.

:waving:
 
Girl you have got to have the worst luck of anyone I know!
So sorry to hear that you are having yet one more thing happen to you.
Funny about dh putting up all the tools. :smilielol5:
The absolute worst pain I ever, ever had was when my back went out. I was just sittin' there in the lazy boy and smelled that T-man needed a diaper change. I went to get up and that was all she wrote.
Couldn't move to save my life. It hurt to even think about moving.
To top it off we didn't have a phone at the time so I had to send my step-son down to the neighbors to call my hubby.
They of course came up the hill to see if they could help.
By that time T-man had been rolling in his poo for so long that he had it all over himself! LOL
Looking back on it now I can laugh about it. Especially since the help that came up the hill was my friends' hubby.
And we all know how daddy's looooove to change diapers!
Always in the back of my mind is the thought that that could happen again someday.
I wouldn't wish that kinda pain on no one. Not even my worst enemy.
Get better soon.
 
Whah! I am so sorry you're in so much pain. :ack2: Poor thing! :hug2: I really hope this crap gets resolved ASAP!

Just an fyi, the housing market in Canada is far less affordable than here--housing prices are about double there.

I agree that the country is in a mess and that the poor and lower middle class are getting screwed. That's why I think it's so important that those people speak up and vote for someone who will get this country back on track. Otherwise the middle class is going to disappear all together. If these people remain silent, nothing's going to change. People all over the country are wondering how they're going to pay their mortgage, medical bills, winter heating bills and still feed their families. We need people in power who care about the little guys and work hard to improve the economy, health care and create good paying jobs. That's why I'm voting for Obama. :)
 
Hey girl!

Hang in there. And eat as healthily as you possibly can cuz you know that good nutrition plays such an important factor in maintaining your health. Even if it feels like you may be spending extra money that you don't have, if you can in any possible way help out your health problems through your nutrition, then it could help you cut medical costs.

I'm not even talking about you losing weight. I am just saying make sure that you are getting the right amounts of balanced foods... LOTS of fruits and veggies, whole grains & lean protein. Funny thing about it is that the weight loss sorta comes with that.

Anyway, my point is... take care of YOU!!!
 
Quick Check-In

Hey Dear Friends, :grouphug:

Your visit's, thoughts, and views help me out so much..

Thanks!

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I'm going downhill of course. :rolleyes:

Yesterday was a repeat of the mind-blowing pain I had on the 5th/6th.. :(

Today the pain woke me up early again and it was about a 7 (out of 10)

I have meds w/codine now to try and help.

I'm about a 4 now...

The Neuro Doc said yesterday that I could actually go BLIND if I were to be worked on right now. :banghead:

The Doc/Dentist are going to grant my request on going over every detail of my optic nerve issues and try to figure a way to help me (without harming me) together thank gosh!

Now, I'm in the 'waiting game' phase.

I cannot wait 3-4 weeks (maybe longer, bc who knows when the optic nerve will heal and get my vision back to normal...) ...to be seen by dentist w/these issues/pain..

Something has got to be done!

I hope they can come up with something..

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Of course exercise is not happeneing at this time.
I can't even go to work again.

I have missed 2 shifts already. :rolleyes:

I'm up a lb as well (189.0) which blows my mind bc I'm pretty much on a liquid diet bc of the pain/tooth...

Although, after 8 freakin' days, my :flame: has just ended...So, I may be holding onto something bc of period and even the prednisone..??

I'm trying so very hard to be/think positive...
It's kinda hard not to have depression/anger set in tho when you are bein' attacked from every angle in life...........

My OCD is really reared up as well bc nothing is gettin' accomplished bc of my health.....
I need to work- clean - do laundry - run errands - make out a much needed grocery list - go to the store - get ZuZu cleaned up/nails trimmed - and the list goes on and on and on!

:svengo:

I hope to report back soon with GOOD NEWS!

:grouphug:

<3 Stacy
 
hickgurltx said:
Of course exercise is not happeneing at this time.
I can't even go to work again.



I'm trying so very hard to be/think positive...
It's kinda hard not to have depression/anger set in tho when you are bein' attacked from every angle in life...........
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Hey Sweetie, you are a mommy and as a mommy and a wife you know tha tthe best you can do is hold your head up higna nd continue to move onward even though it is super hard!

I just got over a horrible tooth infection knocked me down badly for a cpl of weeks adn has had me on my ass for months with 3 on going bad infections...Finally i am feeling better and exercise is still such a struggle as I am worn out very easily...

things will get better, one step at a time and things are bring worked on as it looks like, so take a deep breathe and try to leg go of the negavite scared thoughts...

I honestly didnt think I was ever gonna get over my infection...that was how low I was feeling...i had to take a ton of time off work which was money I couldnt afford...but such is life and my health and lack of it is more important...

I even gained 12 lbs...slowly it has been coming off, i only have 4 of them left but that pissed me off and scared me the most.12lbs in a month with no obvious reason!

Hang in there and knwo you are well loved and supported here

:hug2::hug2::hug2:
 
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OH honey I sure hope things get better soon. I don't know how you keep from losing your mind. Keep hanging in there. As Cerella said, it'll get better. This, too shall pass. :hug2:
 
Stacy, FORGET ABOUT weight loss right now, especially on Prednisone. OK? The most important thing is your optic nerve healing and you getting your vision back, and the pain going away. Watching your weight is just going to upset you and that's the LAST thing you need.

We love you, darling :hug2: Hang in there! :grouphug:
 
Medical/Dental News:

:waving: Hi ya & Thanks Cinderelly, Kimberly, and Val! :grouphug:

Yesterday (10/9) I was at the Dentist for X-Ray's/Exam Only so they could find out all the issues of course causing pain and then be able to know how to talk to my Neuro Doc.

Good GRIEF!!!

I need 2 root canals bc the cavity is in the teeth PLUS in my gums..No wonder my pain has been so bad.

I need a 3rd root canal on the left side as well which has not bothered me yet.

I also need 4 fillings.

I have always taken great care of my teeth and flossed.

A year after having Cory is when my teeth started falling apart..lol

I was told by the dentist to go have a lot of blood work/pee test accomplished and they wanted the results.
I was told that Cory sucked out all of my vitamins/minerals and so on to the extreme and that's why I was havin' dental issues.

The NEW horrible news I got yesterday was that I'm now taking after my Great Grandma, My Mom, and my Aunts with gum disease/massive bone loss.

All this work I'll be having is just to get me by until we can SAVE for DENTURES!! :willy_nilly: :(

I'm 35 years old and need freakin' dentures.

I tell ya.. I feel like I just need to be treated like a sick horse and just shot. :banghead:

Of course the dental ins. can only cover a little bit right now.

I'll have to put the other work off until the first of the year when it refreshes. :rolleyes:

The Neuro Doc said they have to go slow so there is no harm to my eyes/optic nerve.

Today at 3PM I will have the 2 root canals on the bad teeth that are causing the pain.

Next Week will be the cleaning/fillings.

After the new year I'll get the last root canal and deep cleaning.

Then, they will set me up to be seen to start the denture process.

Of course saving will have to come first bc they require so much down even with ins.

Today $470 will be charged. :puke:

In 2 weeks Cory's $395 will be charged to finish his work.

Isn't this country great?!?!

Get MORE & MORE in debt just so you can be treated by doc's/dentists to get well, get healthy, return to work and get more jobs to wear yourself out to pay the debt.

Once the work is done on me today/next week and once I have my check up in 3 weeks re: vision/optic nerve, I'll then have to get a 2nd job.

Oh the joy......................................

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Please pray/keep your fingers crossed for me today!
I cannot help but to be scared/nervous re: my vision.

I just pray and hope nothing bad happens.

:grouphug:

 
:seeya: Hi Ya..

I'm alive and not blind...:sifone:

Just now gettin' a chance to check in..

The teeth that were causing all the pain are now partly fixed..

Ins. will not do the crowns even though money is still in the account... :cuss:
Have to wait until the 1st of the year.

Same for Cory.. :rolleyes: (Ins. is soooo stupid!)

We have the temps on until then..

I will have the last root canal on the left side next week..(of course w/temp. crown as well.)

That will be it until the first of '09'.

The deep cleaning and regular fillings will have to wait as well.

I sure hope those don't turn into freakin' root canals!!

Now, maybe my life will turn around and look up!?! :Angel_anim:

I have 2 weeks left on prednisone and I hope my vision returns to normal.

Weight-Loss is on hold bc I'm so sick of feeling ok and starting and then something else knocks me down and stops me.
(I also have the next root canal coming up)
I will watch cals the best I can and try to get in as much light walking as I can to keep things the same weight wise and hopefully not worse!

I will have a new start day once I have my next Neuro Visit and hopefully I'll be back to normal and get my life back!

I'm sooooooooooooo ready for '08' to END and start a Fresh Year!
'08' has SUCKED! :leaving:

I'm gonna go check in at yer diaries before I start gettin' dizzy...lol

:hug2:

<3 Stacy
 
Hey honey. Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better with the tooth pain. Yah, fetuses need lots of calcium, so you probably didn't get enough when you were preggers. Make sure you get in plenty now--it'll help with further bone/tooth deterioration. 1200mg per day is what you need. The dollar store is great for inexpensive vitamins. An ounce of prevention...lol

Val--as long as you take your pre-natals and make sure you're getting the recommended vitamins/nutrients, you'll be fine..lol.

Big hugs to you, Stacy. :hug2:
 
Thanks so much Kimberly & Val. :hug2:

I have been MIA bc I've had lots of shifts at work thank goodness!
I'll have a great check on the 25th.

This is my first day off..lol.. Glad to have it.. :)

I'm running around gettin' things cleaned up and doin' laundry.
(not really resting huh?) :smilielol5:

Oh well, I do try. *giggles*

I'm almost finished with everything tho, so I'll take a nice warm bubble bath and have the rest of the day/evening to lie around.

(We had a weather change and I'm in sweats! Feels GREAT!)

My vision is still the dog gone same and I'm soooo SICK of it.
I have never wanted to read so badly in all my life!

I can read just a little w/sunglasses on and then I get dizzy and the floaters get real bad.

I think I'm going to set up a 2nd opinion to make certain it is an inflamed optic nerve.
I still have a very nervous feeling that it could be a mistake?

I mean, look how long I've been on the prednisone and the steroid after the hospital that was high doses for 6 days.

My last root canal is set up for Thursday the 23rd at 3PM.. :leaving:
Can't wait to get that over with..lol..

I'm now in the process of gettin' a 2nd job for Sat-Sun.. (waitress/server)

I'm hoping someone will work w/me and hire me.
:nopity: Maybe once they know "it's a 2nd job" they will have pity and hire me..lol

The bills are coming in FAST!! :rolleyes:

Credit cards, hospital, dentist, neuro, etc...

We are so freakin' stressed out..

We are trying to de-stress and live one day at a time..
It's very difficult tho. (easier said than done.)

Whelp, the dryer is honkin' at me..

TTYS

<3 Y'all :grouphug:

- Stacy
 
Sorry to hear about all this awful stuff Stace. I pray 09' is a much better year for you too. It really puts things into perspective for me though. I whine about a lot of stuff in my diary but you obviously have a lot more real stuff your actually dealing with... My heart goes out to ya. Hopefully the 2nd job will happen and the bills shall get paid. I think most hospitals and dentists will probably work with you a little bit, at least I would hope. It's crazy how much we pay for insurance, and then have to pay so much on top of it...

Warm thoughts and well wishes your way.

Take it easy,
Sam:)
 
Stacy, sweetie, your post in my diary made me so happy I'm crying right now. :)

Knock me over with a feather and call me a monkey's uncle. :D I can't believe I just read what I did, but I sure am glad you decided to vote for change. I watched that debate, too, and I think it was the best one of the three. I had a rotten evening, and reading your post just cheered me up. I'm so glad you've decided to be proactive and help get our country back on track. I have the utmost respect for McCain and his exemplary service to our country, but I think Obama is the man for the times. And re abortion--remember what he said last night about it--no one is pro-abortion and surely we can all work together to reduce the number of abortions without taking away a woman's right to choose. :)

Anyway, big hugs to you, 'cause that is what I'd do if you were here right now. :hug2:

I'm glad to hear things are looking up some for ya. I know people who had lots of med bills and no insurance or $$ to pay. A lot of times they will work out a payment plan or forgive the debt all together. Good luck with the 2nd job hunt. :)
 
Election Update



Obama did soooooooooooooo well w/the final debate! :D

McCain continued to make himself/and his party look even more foolish.
If they ever make another 'Grumpy Old Men' movie, he should get the star roll.

I couldn't help but yell at the t.v. -

I have always been more on the Rep. side of things bc of 'Christian type' issues, but this time around there just isn't a choice.

I strongly disagree with many of Obama's comments re: the bible and at one time he was even mocking scriptures - but the key and urgency at this time is a new plan and the economy...

I'll be voting for Obama. ;) ( I almost missed the deadline!) :leaving:

I still want to move as mentioned in my other posts, but things are too expensive for a move like that. (To Canada)

We may be able to save enough to get out of Texas at least.
AR and TN have a better cost of living ratio right now than TX.
Maybe after the 1st of the year and when Obama can start working and acting; things will improve at a quick pace and we can really get back on our feet.
Cory would love to get out of TX schools bc of stupid Bush and what he did here with TAKS Testing.. :rolleyes: He RUINED our school systems here!!

The past 5 years we have watched A+ - B+ students miss out on Graduation/Diplomas just bc they didn't pass the dumb-ass TAKS test.

I can't wait till that idiots out of power!

Does anyone watch the Rachael Maddow show? (msnbc)

OMG - her show has been so great the past 2 weeks showing all the craziness/lies re: McCain/Palin.
I love her jokes as well. Very smart/well rounded lady.

I have also enjoyed all of the shows on msnbc..They do fantastic political coverage.

I really enjoyed the 'Roast' lastnight between McCain & Obama.
(Larry King Live & Rachael Maddow aired it..)

McCain was funny..

Obama did well to, but his serious side made his punch lines a little weak.. ;)

It was great to see them poke fun at each other in a civil/light-hearted way for a good cause.

Hillary was really cracking up and it's a shame Bill wasn't able to make it.
His reactions would have been fun to watch as well.

As Forest Gump says, That's all I gotta say 'bout that...:sifone:
 
Finally, some GREAT NEWS!!

:party:

Starting this Monday, I will have a new client M-F 10AM - 3PM

I'm down for 2 weeks. She is new to the agency and she/her family will be 'test driving' the service so to speak.

The office told me the family is trying to get her moved into an assisted living complex though as well.. If that happens, I could lose her as a perm.
Although, many clients that move to those type of apartments can still hire out/keep their previous CareGiver's.
I hope we'll be a good match for each other and she'll love me.
It will be great to care for the same person each day and have a friendly relationship.
Of course, the steady work comes at a perfect time as well! ;)

*Keep yer fingers crossed that after the 2 weeks, she'll want to become my perm.*

:hurray:

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Thanks so much Sam.. :hug2:
'09' has just gotta be a 'Turn around for the Better!' lol
It just has to.

Awwwww Kimberly... :grouphug:

I knew you'd be thrilled! ;)

So glad I was able to cheer ya up! *WooT!*

I'll put the 2nd job hunt off for now bc as mentioned, I have a chance of steady work now!

Well, I better get off here and get my butt busy now..
I need to get quite a few errands knocked out and things in order before Monday gets here.
I need a haircut in the worst way as well! lol

TTYS Everyone! :grouphug:

~*Happy Friday!*~
 
~*GO STEELERS!*~

I know they will win today against the Bengals! ;)

They are 4 -1 at this time.

Hubby is watchin' the Cowgirls play right now.. :sifone:

We can't wait till Dec. 7th!!
We will have a football party with my family since the Cowboy's/Steeler's play.
That will be a smack down talkin' day if we've ever had one! :smilielol5:
We will probably start a riot with each other. :smash: :D

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Today I have to finish up laundry and pick up around the house to get ready for the work week.
I have to cut Dave and Cory's hair as well..Buzz...Buzz...
They look like wildmen..
lol

Tomorrow starts the prednisone at 1 X a day to phase me out! :hurray:

I'll have 2 more weeks and then I'll be done.

Hope y'all are havin' a Great Sunday! :hug2:

TTYS

- Stacy
 
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