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Journal Entry for October 9, 2008 Mood

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Things are going good... My husband is seeing a specialist and a lawyer about his back and I know that everything will work out in the end. We found out that the 2 discs in his back that we thought were just bulging are actually ruptured and that some of his discomfort is from the leaking fluid. We also found out that he has 3 bulging (but not yet ruptured) in his neck that are causing quite a bit of discomfort. He has joined Weight Watchers in hopes that losing some weight might help relieve some of his discomfort. The funny part is that while he is trying to lose weight, we are trying to put weight on my 2 ADHD children because I was given less than 3 months now to have them gain weight or they will be taken off their ADHD meds. I was determined to not let that happen because all 3 of my children are doing so well in school and are more successful in their everyday life than ever before! I tried some things and they have already gained quite a bit of weight! The ultrasound on my heart come back great and the doctors said that I seem very healthy accept that kidney infection that I just finished antibiotics for. It took so long for me to realize I had it and now I feel better accept I still have the flank pain...Anyways... I love Fall and am glad it's here...

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I almost forgot... This economy seems to be tough all over and though things are tight for us, I am grateful that my husband has a job that he doesn't have to worry about losing and good benefits too, we have several that are close to and dear to us that can not say the same:( Just remember, "This too, shall pass..."

lylajean
We call it autumn, not fall. I think i like fall better. It is more discriptive eg the leaves all 'fall' off the trees LOL.

So glad that the kids are gaining. it is really important as they sound as if the meds really work for them.
It is always difficult to loose weight. It is a vicious circle. Because u have pain, you dont want to move, let alone have exercise, therefore you carry the calories instead of spending them. My advice is not to tell him off if you see him eating something that might not be right, but just to support who he is and encourage him to walk more. I hate it when my partner gives me a look as if to say "you are naughty for eating that" - just a bit of advice. good luck with everything x

XsparkyX
So glad things are looking up for you! I hope your husband gets the relief he needs from the back problems--yikes!! That is soo great that the kids are gaining weight!! I have to confess, I was tempted to ask for some of that medication for myself as I could really stand to lose some weight!!
I love fall as well although we are having some summer weather right now-but I don't mind:)

jaks
I happy to here the good news. I hope you do not have to take the children off the meds, since it help so much. It is good to know that your health is better. Take care.

syna2
Wow! So glad things are looking up for you.
About time things turned around for you and your family. Hope it all continues.

BecciS
It's really interesting how names for things differ from place to place. I call it Fall, too. I don't know anyone who calls it Autumn although I bet it's an eastern seaboard word. I'm so glad you're having a rest from all the tough stuff. I also have a protruding disk and know the pain you're talking about. I had the stomach operation and have lost about 90 lbs, and it's helped. Here's a hug.
Heidi

HeidiJune
WELL IM PLZD EVERYTHING IS GOING YOUR WAY AS FOR THE HUBBY HE WILL DO IT HE HAS YOU AND THE KIDS WILL TO EVERY FAITH IN YOU YOUR FAB AND IM CUTING DOWN TOO AND GOING TOM THE GYM LOT NEARLY 6LLBS SO FAR ONLY BEEN A WEEK GOT A BIT OF A FRIGHT MY SELF BUT IT WAS THE KICK UP THE ARSE OOPS SOZ HEHE THAT WAS WHAT I NEEDED I FIND COUNTING THE FATS IN THINGS VERY HELPFULL BETWEEN 3 TO 4 GRMS IN EVERY 100 GRMS IS A GOOD START WISHING YOU WELL XXXX PAT

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Journal Entry for September 24, 2008 Mood

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Things are doing ok... My kids are eating and now we are trying a icecream milk shake with heavy cream and a carnation drink mix at night before they go to bed and I might even see if I can get them to have one in the morning before they go to school... Worse case, we take them off their meds. on the weekends, we'll see... They are doing well in school which makes them happy and me too... My husband has seen a specialist about his back and he actually has 2 ruptured discs in his back and made a strong recommendation that he lose some weight which now he wants to (I have been trying to get him to exercise with me and eat better like I do for a long time now). I had the ultrasound on my heart and just have to wait for the results...

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Thank goodness the children are better. You can also try Ensure will help with weight. Two ruptred discs is pain and more pain. I hope the doctor can help him. Let me know about test I like good new too. All the best take care.

syna2
glad things are settle=ing down again for you. sorry to hear about hubby. I have back pain. it is so invisible to everyone and I end up not saying when it hurts. try to be empathetic to his pain. I am grateful when my partner cares about my pain.

XsparkyX
I'm so glad to hear your kids are doing better. I hope your hubby gets to feeling better soon. Back pain hurts really bad. I have back spasms so, I do understand that one. I'm grateful my hubby rescues me from my two year old jumping on my back wanting to play when it gets bad.

smileymom
I hope all of these troubles get sorted out for all of you pronto!!!! xoxoxoxox

petal69
Glad things are looking up for you all.

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Journal Entry for September 19, 2008 Mood

Friday, September 19, 2008

I guess things can get worse... I took my kids to their ADHD medication doctor and just as I thought, they have lost too much weight to take meds. after school. Their teachers have told me that they are doing wonderful in school and asked that we try to not change their treatment or medication in any way. Their doctor is so concerned about their weight (especially my son) that I have 2 weeks to get 2 pounds on my son before they take him off his meds. on the weekends (& he's the one that gets so frustrated when he's not on his meds. or they have worn off and he gets physically violent) and I have 3 months to put weight on both my son and daughter or they could be taken off their meds. completely or switched to a less effective med. that doesn't affect their appetite so much. I've already done everything that everyone has suggested and that is how I got them to gain 1 pound and keep it on, but I guess it's not enough. But now that the kids have heard from their doctor, they are eating a little better for me and are more cooperative. I just hope it's enough... It would be like last year with our son before he was on meds. we would work with him for so long and so hard all week long to end up having him get a D at the end of the week, we would all cry... All this stress doesn't even include our normal financial stress, my painful shoulder that I dislocated, my husband's injured back and the law suit that goes with it, and I just got back from the ultrasound on my heart and have to wait 2 weeks for the results, and I'm exhausted!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

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I am so sorry you are going through all this...especially at once! I know they are older but there is a drink called Pediasure and my son loved it...he needed to gain weight also and it really helped him. God Bless hon and I hope your shoulder pain eases.

petal69
I am so sorry lyla. Have you considered finding a pediatric neropsychiatrist? I have never heard of this. You can mix the pediasure with some vanilla ice cream and let them eat it just before bed. They'll gain the weight. We had to do that in some elderly patients that I worked with. I will be praying for you.

smileymom
sounds like you need a rest bite! Are there family who could step in for a few hours while you and hubby were able to take a walk to gether, go get coffee. Sounds so full on. What about volunteers who could help from acharity or something?

Re the weight, you are probably talking to the wrong person! i have tried my entire life to loose weight! I gain by just eating too much! Maybe offer them more helpings at meal times or something? i am guessing they are burning so much off through their activity. good luck this next two weeks! keep in touch x

XsparkyX
I guess at least the kids have heard it from the doc and are taking an active part in their health by eating more now. That must help relieve the stress a little.
Hope things get better soon.

BecciS