Hi Jackie! I was wondering where you went! I hope you're feeling better. :hug:

Jackie, :hug::hug:

Wiz, glad you love the new job. :)

Pam, hope the UTI doesn't come back. I know what you mean about antibiotics. I'm highly allergic to a common one, so the ones they have to give me make me feel worse than whatever's going on. Feel better soon. :hug::hug:

Everyone, :grouphug::grouphug:

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Yesterday was a major slug day. Wanted to do stuff, but everytime I stood up for awhile my bod was screaming at me to sit back down. Which I did. Think I did a wee bit too much on Tuesday. Did some running around, some exercise, some art, etc. Something made it just a little too much. One of these days I'll have a better idea where that wall is. :D On the plus side, I'm learning to listen when the bod doesn't want me to push any further. :)

As promised, I'm going to try to post a picture of my new kitty.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/Sapphire.jpg

Holly, what a cutie! Somebody is enjoying some warm sunshine! However, I can't decide if that is a "I love you Mom" look or an evil eye! :D

Jackie! good to see you post! Was wondering how you were. :hug:

Wiz, enjoy the new job! I too am amazed at your strength and stamina!! :hug:

Good morning everyone! Well looks like I skated by the UTI this time :cool:. I have been taking AZO cranberry tablets for weeks now, but I am not sure they helped. Yesterday I remembered I had a bottle of cranberry concentrate...the unsweetened kind. I have to mix one ounce with 5 ounces of water and add a sweetener. I tried stevia, but it was still too bitter. So I used Agave, but honey would work too. After 4 glasses of this I have no UTI symptoms!! I feel much better today and actually slept through the night instead of the usual up and down all night.

Good morning all! BRRRR! It is really cold here. 14 degrees with a wind chill of -1. We got a bit snow last night that did not seem like a big deal until I started driving to school. I was going really slow and my anti lock breaks still went off a few times. Our parking lot at school (at my building) is an ice rink. I will be so glad when winter is over!!! I did end up getting ticket to go to Austin over Spring Break (March). I hate flying anymore, but if I want to go I have to fly.;)

:)Hello everyone!

Just wanted to wish everyone a good day! I just got back from the
winter concert at the elementary school.,....too cute! I am going back
in a t 12:30 for my shift in the classroom. We will be doing some animal
tracking with someone from the audobon society.:) Its snowing out
so it should be fun.

Yesterday my doc and I decided on doing an epidural for my back and
hip pain. He hopes it will calm all the nerves that are irritated. I CANT
live with the pain so its worth a shot!(get it lol).:D I have an appt on
Feb 12 to get it done.:) I actually am looking foreward to it!

Hugs to everyone out there...have a great day and be safe all!:grouphug:

Holly - What a beautiful cat!!! Thanks for posting the pic.

Hi Jackie - Good to see you back again.

Pam - I hope you start feeling better soon. I too am allergic to many antibiotics. I am really limited in what I can take and am always looking for ways to avoid/beat infections. Hang in there!:hug:

Fin - Good girl for listening to your body. I have resolved to the fact that I will never, ever fully grasp the concept of pacing oneself. I just can't do it. I am glad to hear that you are starting to feel better and up to doing more. :hug:

Wiz - Glad the new job is going well. How exciting!!! I can tell by your posts that you are really enjoying this and made the right decision accepting this job. Now go get 'um!:D

Sox - How are you doing? I hope they can figure something out soon. I thought of you last night as I had dinner at my parents house. They had GS cookies!!! It's that time of year, I guess. I need to tell DD18 as she loves GS cookies and I may have to pick her up some. Not sure what kind she likes though. LOL

Hi everyone else! Thinking of you as well.:hug:

Today, is some order, I am straightening up the house, going to help my parents, picking up some supplies for school, dropping off some things for DD18 at her dorm, getting some groceries in my near empty cabinets & refrig., doing homework, taking a nap, and then going to class this afternoon. How's that for not overdoing it.:o:p

Have a great day everyone!:hug::hug:

Sox, my DDH had epidural injections in his lower back when he was having trouble with a herniated disc. I never got to see the actual procedure but I did have to drive him there and back (well, back at least). It seemed to help him but the day of the injection was rough for him. Not sure if he used that as an excuse to plant himself in his recliner afterwards or not......:rolleyes: :p Anyway, I hope it helps you. I'm sure the procedure has changed since he had it done. It was over ten years ago.

Hi ... been doing more lurking than posting ...

had another blood test (follow-up for neuro) on Monday - and within 3 hours after the test was done ... the nurse was calling me (at 545p) to tell me that my neuro wants me to STOP the copax for a week again - and then to re-test next week! almost had a meltdown .. but, I've been around that mountain one too many times ... and it's been 3 days without copax ... and I'm doing okay .. a bit slower, but okay ...

here's a picture of my cousin, Joan and myself (I'm in the purple) when I went to see her 2 weeks ago today - we haven't seen each over for over 10 years or more ... just life - nothing dramatic ... she has a beautiful home and family ... she likes ladybugs ... this was the only ladybug fabric close that I had ...

reading thru so much, but as I am Maddie is saying MEOWWW, MEOWWWW
seeing all the cats along the threads! haha

I am doing ok, mammogram today, in few weeks I get the spinal MRI ...
hugss to you all, sarah