[OhKay]

It's actually not the cats making a mess that's bothering me... not that I like scooping cat boxes every day or cleaning up puke when the occasion arises...

The room is just a cluttered mess and is in danger of being covered in cat litter dust because I can't dust a heap of crap!!!

Not too long ago, I put all of the boxes, and almost everything else, in the closet (and I really hurt myself). That left only a few things that wouldn't fit in the closet that Corey either needed to sort through and straighten out or throw away to make the room acceptable to me. Of course he never did that.
Then one day, he went into the closet to find something, and he rearranged it in a way that a lot less things fit. So the room is a total mess, and is driving me crazy!
Also, right now the two cat boxes in there are on either side of my computer desk, which is gross, and I want to move one and replace it with the filing cabinet, and I can't do that until some of the s*** is moved.

I slowed down yesterday afternoon. I couldn't take a nap, but I was exhausted and passed out on the couch at 9pm! I can tell this morning that I'm still hypo tho. Sleep is not necessarily a factor in episodes for me because of the MS (I can sleep sometimes when I'm full-blown MANIC), but it is still a good sign. I could go down to 400mg of gabapentin tonight. I would feel better doing that tonight vs. last night. I hope I can do a better job sitting still today. My pdoc said to take 600mg for 3-4 nights, and I have taken it for 3. I'll decide if I will take the 600mg for another night depending on how I do today.

It is supposed to be in the low 20s and the teens in the morning for the next couple of days... I need to quit, or at least cut down on my smoking, but it's such a bad time because I've been hypo and haven't been able to sit still. I've been continuing to try to use the e-butt, but it's not working. I'm going to freeze to death with a cigarette hanging out of my mouth...

My new iPhone X is beautiful and the screen is huge! It's a little hard to get used to not having a home button tho. I have only used the basic functions so far because that's really all I use, but how you exit apps and access some other features is totally different. It will not be a big adjustment tho. Today I'm going to use the "tips" app on the phone so I can get more familiar with it. Pictures are much better/brighter/clearer, but I haven't used, and am unlikely to use, the fancy features it has to offer for those. I'm very happy with it, but I'm a little nervous because my case won't arrive until Monday...

[OhKay]

I was wondering if my nephrologist did consult with the radiologists on Thursday, and if he did, if either the ultrasound or CAT scan report had changed, and sure enough, the radiologist's ultrasound report did...

She added more detailed information to reinforce her assessment/conclusion that I have "medullary nephrocalcinosis" (those calcium deposits) in both kidneys. She also offered a possible differential that would be more likely to be seen in a patient with more advanced kidney disease, and I'm almost positive that THAT would have shown up on a CAT scan, but it didn't.

I don't know what that means as far as future testing or my future treatment goes tho. And it doesn't change my feelings in regards to the whole situation. It just helped to satisfy some curiosity.

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Mari

Kay,

'Would be nice to teach the cats how to keep up with their room somehow.
Maybe in the future someone will develop more self-cleaning devices.

Let us know about your new phone.

M

That brought a smile to my face thinking of the kitties on 2 legs cleaning the kitty box! lol
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[bizi]

Originally Posted by OhKay

And it doesn't change my feelings in regards to the whole situation. It just helped to satisfy some curiosity.

At least there is that!
(((((HUGS)))))
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[OhKay]

I'm still hypo, and was still having a hard time sitting still yesterday, but was able to take a nap. I decided to go down to 400mg of gabapentin last night. I can always raise it to 600mg again if I need to. I *think* I may be a little calmer this morning, but we'll see...

Instead of helping me in the "cat room," Corey decided to get rid of our old audio/video system and switch over to our ancient Bose. So, now we have at least three trips worth of s*** for him to throw in the dumpster we didn't have before (speakers, sub woofer,etc), and 1) there are 2 garbage bags sitting in the kitchen right now and 2) he will be dealing with the laundry bags tomorrow, so he won't be taking anything else out. He refuses to go out to the dumpster unless he's already on his way out, and doesn't believe in taking extra trips

There are a couple things in the "cat room" I can throw out probably without hurting myself that will be helpful to my cause. I don't mind taking extra trips, so I will probably try to get rid of them all at once.

I need a new coat because mine is too small now... rather, I'm too big
Macy's is having a sale today... I should go, but I hate the idea of it, and I already have to go grocery shopping today (it's going to be about 10 degrees warmer than yesterday). It would be a lot.

I've been up since 5am, which is par for the course for me, but Corey is still sleeping, and I don't know how long he will sleep. I'm trying to be quiet so I don't wake him up, so I don't know if I will be able to get the early start I would like to if I was going to go to Macy's.

[bizi]

I know what it feels like to need new clothes because of my size now. I am still disgusted with myself for letting this much weight creep on me.
Who is this woman when I look in the mirror?????
heavy sigh
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I hope you have a good day kay.
((((HUGS)))))

[OhKay]

I did buy a jacket I really like, but even though it's puffy, it's pretty thin, and I'm not sure it will be warm enough for our cold New England Winters. I also feel guilty about spending the money right now, since I've been spending so much thanks to hypo/mania. So, I've decided that I'm going to return it, and be uncomfortable until out bank account recovers enough so I can afford to buy one by a brand I'm sure will stand up to the cold weather. This plan didn't come quickly or easily to me. Even little decisions like that never do, and Corey is never any help.

I was going to do laundry today, but Corey decided he wanted to take the trash (3 bags) out instead of the laundry bags this morning. I told you he doesn't do two trips, and since he didn't go anywhere this weekend, he didn't take the trash out...
So, I guess the laundry will wait until tomorrow. There is A LOT of it because I didn't do it Thursday or Friday like I should have. It's very heavy, and I'm probably going to hurt myself and have to make that appointment with the shoulder guy.

So I went to Macy's, went food shopping, and made 3 meals yesterday (including chili for dinner). I took a 1 1/2 hour nap and was in bed by 10. Mood-wise, it's a mixed bag. That's a lot of activity, but I'm also starting to fall back into my regular sleep pattern. I'll be on the higher than normal 400mg dose of gabapentin until I see my pdoc in about 2 weeks, so hopefully I will really level out.

The CAT scan showed just how FOS I am, so it's time to take some mag. citrate. I was going to do that tomorrow, but since I'm not doing the laundry, I guess I will do it today instead. I am NOT excited about it... what a nice way to spend the day!

[bizi]

WEll I am glad he took the trash out!
yes I am hoping for you that you level out before your next appointment.
That took great discipline to decide to take back the coat.

Good luck with your project today....
((((((HUGS)))))))
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[Mari]

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Kay,

I never noticed that you do that kind of cooking? Do you make three meals a day?

Jackets and coats will probably be on sale soon anyway -- but the have fewer
options as the time goes by -- that's how it goes here anyway.


I do believe it is good to buy a coat that you are excited about.

M

[OhKay]

Mari, I only make three meals a day on weekends. It's pretty much expected because my husband is spoiled. I cook dinner every night except for those nights when I just can't and we order out. Sometimes I make things like chili, meatloaf, or chicken soup, but other nights I make crap like hot dogs and french fries (like last night). Mostly, I make a protein+ either a veg or a starch. I used to be a very good cook and baker, but I don't have the energy or executive function I used to. I need a lot of time.

Yesterday I got an email notifying me I was approved for my medical marijuana license! I printed out my temporary card, and can go to the dispensary any time I want now! I wonder how much the pot will cost...

I'm going to return the jacket today. Then I have to buy cigarettes and do laundry, so I don't know if I will get to the dispensary.

After about 8 hours of nausea and indigestion, the mag. citrate worked, but I'm still FOS. I should do something about that tomorrow, but I don't think I can handle the mag. citrate again... I'm weighing my options.