One Step at a Time - November 2018

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Tuesday evening, where the heck did this day go? [MENTION=5628]Nora[/MENTION], sorry hubby is grumpy. I don't much like that either and like PAuly it makes me sad, even weepy. Hope he is better today. [MENTION=6149]Paul[/MENTION]y, hope Romeo is ok. I'm sure it's probably just his teeth. I didn't know they don't make oral gel anymore, gonna google that in a bit and see why not.
Bird, Rusty, glassie, hope all is well with you guys. I'm sure you're just busy. That's a good thing!
Just another rainy day here. Food shopping, laundry and some packing. Logan was so stinking sweet today. He is climbing onto the couches and running:egad: that is not good. He was crying when we wouldn't let him climb back up. It breaks my heart to hear him cry, but he can't do that. Just wanted to pop in see what's going on here. I need to do some packing!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hello all. Hubby is in a good mood today. He knew what a grumpy he was yesterday and felt bad. We all get that way but it's just best to lay low instead of allowing his mood to affect my anxiety. Only took me 40 years to figure that one out. Ha, ha

I'm trying not to get wrapped up in the elections. I voted, I did what I could. Now it is out of my hands.

Pauly - I didn't know anything about Orajel. Scary information. Is Orajel safe for Children Warning on Orajel Web Site

Liz - I forgot to say how cool it is that CJ got a job right up her alley! Perfect. How's your Mom doing?

Bird - are you doing ok?

Rusty & Glassie - :hug:

Hello to anyone that stops by. Be happy :yay:

[NoraC]

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Liz - that's so sad that Logan was crying. Tough lessons learning that they can't always get their way. (I had to laugh at him running on the couch though! How fun is that!)

[Glass Half Empty]

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Thanks for the hugs and kind thoughts everyone.

I just had another consultation with the head specialist at the thoracic medicine centre in one of the major hospitals here, and am having more tests. I had another CT scan today and have to have a GORD scintigraphy, which I'd never even heard of before! If they don't give a conclusive answer, the next step is to see the ENT specialist. My work has been very understanding though, so I've only been working about 5 hours a day in the office and managing the rest from home which makes life a bit easier. But I've also been told I have to submit my thesis by 18 December, so still busier than I'd like to be.

Sorry I haven't responded to all your individual news. I've been reading and following and thinking of you all.

L GHE xx

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hi all,
Been trying to stay busy and get some things done that I want to do while I am still off work. Had bought a new camera and the manual was so confusing and long. Ended up taking a Udemy class to help me. I like Udemy, it has a lot of good stuff. Also bought a new used drumset, as I had given my old one to dd2 awhile back. I had seen the drums at the store when I first moved here, and had been waiting for them to drop the price to what I was willing to pay....now I just have to get out and meet some people to play with. Don't feel like I am ready for that just yet. Maybe after xmas...so glad the election is over, all those horrible commercials and hateful stuff on fb....Nora, glad hubs became un grumpy. I guess we all know when we are acting up and then feel bad about it. DD1 will tell me I am being rude haha......Pauly, hope Romeo is having a better day. That teething is hell. I have always been a beer drinker too. Never drank anything else. The Gaba does work for sleep I have found out....Lizann, Logan is a cutie. Love the vids. Glad you had a good day at work. That 10 day visit of CJs mil sounds stressful.....Glassie, hope they figure it all out with the tests. Good you get to do some of your work from home...well, off to start my day. Been feeling a bit down. Seems like I spend so many hours trying not to drink, thinking about it, trying not to think about it, its all so crazy. I get so tired of it.......b

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Bird,you said exactly what I feel in your last sentence,just thinking about not drinking takes up nearly as much time as drinking,grrr,most of the time I feel confident that I won't and it don't cross my mind but looking at my history and knowing that I've let it in time and time again makes me feel unconfident glad you got a new drum set,I wish I could play some kind of instrument but I'm too impatient to learn,I'm glad the election is over too! Poor Lou can't even watch his YouTube videos without those bullshit commercials popping up,Glassy,I really hope they find some answers for you,you've been ill for so long it must be tiring Nora,glad hubs was ungrumpy,I looked up the oragel after I posted yesterday and was shocked! Just think of all the years it's been used,wow,Liz,I'm excited for your trip and hope to see lots of pics,Rusty,hope all is well,you've been quiet I'm sitting here with my black coffee thinking of you the beers magically appeared in the fridge again with 2 missing,damn Schuyler must be a"normal" drinker,I'd have had it demolished the first night haha,oh well he flies back to Portland tonight so it'll be gotten rid of,wishes for a happy AF Wednesday!

[Rusty]

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Hello Friends!

Pauly...thanks for asking about me, sweetheart. I am very busy and I have had to do continuing education this week. Bore, bore, bore.

Glassy honey-thanks for checking in. So glad you can still work while your sick. Have not heard of the condition from which you suffer. I must google.

[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], Pauly-I used to spend A LOT of time trying to think of not drinking. I thought I would lose my mind.

More later...must run.

Love to all.

[techie]

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Hello Steppers. I have had a few very very tough weeks but my load has lessened some. I hold you all in my heart and wish you all well. I will be in Europe for the next few weeks, so an early Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Be your best, and I promise to post in detail upon my return. XOXO

[NoraC]

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[MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION] - I am so sorry to hear that. Sending you positive thoughts.....love and light.

Glassie - I'm glad to see you but wish that you were much better. I hope that they get to the bottom of this soon. Are you able to move around better? You had needed a wheelchair at the airport.

Rusty - thanks for checking in. I know you're busy with boring stuff.

Bird - cool that you got a drum set. The Udemy sounds cool. I'm going to check it out. Yes - I know what you mean about the time spent thinking about alcohol. I'm sorry that you've been down. :hug:

Pauly - is Romeo feeling better yet? Sorry the beers magically appeared again. That's the way I felt when my niece & I were in Oregon. She bought a 6 pack and would have one or maybe two. LOL What's up with that?

Liz - I guess you are running around like crazy getting ready. I hope that you can relax and have a good time. Is it a 5 day cruise?

Hubby is not feeling well and his insomnia is out of control. And, I think that he is tired of taking care of Mom. It is just getting harder. I'm going to talk to the Dr about Hospice again. I think we are at that point. We'll see what happens. I'm so glad we are going on vacation for a few days at the end of the month. I just hope hubby can hang in that long.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hi everyone! GLassy, I just hope they can get to the bottom of whatever is going on with you. I'm relieved work is being so understanding, but that 12/18 deadline is coming up quick.

bird, I know what you mean about the thinking about drinking! It is time consuming. I just keep reminding myself of the aftermath. I don't ever want to be there again! Glad you got those drums. Was that your Christmas present to yourself? Are you planning on going back to work?

Pauly, sorry about that beer showing up again! I would've had it done all in one night as well. The other night when we went out to dinner the women at another table didn't finish her margarita! Who does that? Guess she doesn't have a problem, sigh. . .

Nora, how nice hubby felt bad about being grumpy. I think I know most of the time when I'm being grumpy, not sure that's the case with my hubby. Unless I point it out to him, then there's an excuse, I was overwhelmed. I have so much to do etc. he's just frustrated I guess.

Techie, thanks for checking in. Hope you enjoy your time in Europe, business or pleasure?

Rusty, hubby has to do the COntinuing ed too. I guess it makes sense, but yeah boring!

Taking Mom for her epidural tomorrow and I must admit I'm anxious about it. TS said she would sleep over moms as we are leaving early Friday morning. Speaking of our trip, the cruise line notified us that we will be boarding later than originally planned. There is an increase of the norovirus on this weeks sailing and they want to disinfect the ship more thoroughly, ya know because I need to worry about that now , too!

Have a good AF night and sweet dreams

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Cross post Nora. Glad you've got a vacation on the horizon too. I understand how your hubby could feel overwhelmed and add insomnia to that makes it so much harder. Is anyone helping you guys at all? We will be on a 9 day cruise.

[NoraC]

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[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION] - oh my goodness. Just what you wanted to hear - norovirus. I have been thinking about your Mom. I so hope that the epidural helps.
9 days - how wonderful - do you have internet access? Try to have a good time. :hug:

[bird]

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Bad storm last night. One of the cats was freaking out when it went through. The was a tornado somewhere but I didn’t hear it maybe she did though. Power still out. Lucky here I think.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Morning friends,Techie,always good to see you,hope you're doing better now Liz,ugh Norovirus seems popular on cruises these days,glad they're dissinfecting the ship really good,Nora,glad you have a getaway planned,where you off to? Bird,that storm sounds wild! Glad you are ok,no storms here,doesn't seem to rain much in Vegas anymore Rusty,big waves,wish Actiongirl would check in,even if someone is still drinking here and there it's still good to have support if you want it found one of my journals from 2010 jeez what a mess I was,kind of embarrassing to read and I want to throw it out but then it's good motivation to not be that dick now ya know? Much love to all and wishes for a happy AF Thursday!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hi all. I cant wait to get out of work and have a good cry. I am so tired of sarcasm. Or maybe anything would have set me off. Of course, by the time I get home I won't be able to let it all out. Earlier I could have but now I've blocked it all in again. We will see if I can release the floodgates. Ha ha