Quick Takes: Birthday Style

1.Yes, yesterday I celebrated another birthday.  It was so special thanks my dh and my parents.  My parents gave me a very generous and thoughtful gift.  I am in awe.  My dh also showered me with love and gifts.  Who doesn't like that?   We went out in the afternoon for an early birthday dinner at a fun bar/restaurant.  I had a fruity drink...no alcohol since it was my last day of taking those *#%&@@!!! antibiotics.  I did have a great day...I feel so completely blessed.

2.Yes, I finished another two week round of antibiotics yesterday!!!! I took every single pill!!!  I am going to celebrate with a glass of wine tonight with dinner.  I told my dh to keep taking the probiotic for a few days and he didn't understand why until I told him about C-Diff...he agreed to take the probiotic.  No one wants nasty diarrhea around here people!  I had a few bouts throughout the course but all in all...it wasn't horrible.  Well, it was but I'm trying to be nice.  Ugh!  Lord Willing...actually I beg...this round will work and no more TEBB.  I can't even think about what will be next if I still have it.  I don't want to go there. 

As a side note...I've been doing some research on having infections like what my dh and I have.  It's not good and does cause not only IF but could cause heart problems, pancreatic issues, etc. It can cause issues with the baby too if left untreated.  SomeART dr's are treating infection now because it can cause miscarriage or failed cycles.  Very interesting.  Another reason , I pray this last regimen works.

3.  I got a notice in the mail a few days ago that I need to get my six month follow up mammogram on my left breast in August. We know it's a cyst but I guess for the next few years I have to have follow ups to see if it's growing etc. I may need it drained (gross) but I'm pretty sure I won't have it removed for I've read it does come back.   I'd rather have a cyst than the big "C" word...so whatever I have to do..I will do.

4. I realized yesterday or rather reflected on how I am NOT a healthy woman when it comes to my woman parts.  My dh reassured me that it will be over when I go through mental-pause.  Really?  I have to wait that long?  Will it be over or will I have just different issues to deal with.  I know some of the meds I take is to help us achieve a pg but some of it is because my hell-mones are that bad. I have low progesterone.  Without help, I get very tired, I drag, I am unmotivated.  With help, I am living a somewhat normal life.  I love my afternoon siestas though...good hormones or not.

5. I do have hormone free chicken in the freezer now.  I have to get cookin to see if that will make a difference for me. Hmmmm...I'm on the fence with buying organic.  I've ready too many contradictory articles to really feel 100% either way.

6.  I know I haven't talked about this in a long time but my brother and nephews are doing fabulous!  My brother had a big adjustment to deal with.  He's now a single dad with two very active boys...very active.  He brought them out this way to visit last month.  They really have turned out to be good kids now that they are getting the parenting they have needed.  My ex-SIL is now getting them every other weekend...and so far, it's been good.  I hope she learned something and I do pray she has gotten or is continuing to get the help she needs.  It's sad but my oldest nephew did not even know how to throw or bat a ball...he's nine.  Who does this to their children?  My brother is doing lots of "boy" things with them.  Thank God my brother persevered in this situation and is now the dad they need!  Thank God!!!!

7.  I am going to get back on track with working out and eating.  I am at an age where it is way too easy to gain weight and way too hard to lose it.  I feel good now so I need to go with it.  I'm going to get some new gym shoes to help me with motivation.  I have that heel spur to look after. My foot is doing so much better but now I need to be careful.  So, some really good gym shoes are in order!

8.  I am going to continue work on being thankful and work on nourishing my soul more.  I did go to confession before my bday for I wanted to start this new year of life off right.  I just love our Catholic Faith!  No matter what happens in this world...I will die Catholic.

9. I'm finishing up a few trainings and working on the paperwork for my new career.  I hope to have it all sent in this week and then the wait begins.  I have lots to do around the house and yard to keep me busy.  I'm going to set up my scrap booking stuff again.  I hope to have time to connect with that again.

God bless you all and St. Anne...pray for us!